Kadampa Meditation Centre Southampton

Kadampa Meditation Centre Southampton We have regular meditation classes and workshops, cafe and bookshop in the city centre. Everyone welcome!

We're part of the New Kadampa Tradition - which presents Buddha’s teachings in a way that’s accessible and relevant to modern daily life. KMC Southampton is part of a worldwide net of Kadampa Meditation Centres that offers meditation classes for all levels and gives an introduction to Modern Buddhism.

Do you find it hard to calm your mind when life becomes stressful? You may find that this stress can lead to overthinkin...
03/02/2026

Do you find it hard to calm your mind when life becomes stressful? You may find that this stress can lead to overthinking and anxiety. Once anxiety is arisen in its full force, it is hard to know what to do and how to cope with it.

In this half-day workshop, Gen Lekma will use Buddha’s understanding of the mind to help you discover how you can quickly and effectively calm your mind through the power of mantra. Mantra is an ancient powerful inner sound that calms the mind when receited. There are different mantras that help in different ways. By meditating on mantra, you will gain confidence to calm and protect your mind in stressful and difficult situations.

You ‘ll learn
💚 To calm your mind when under stress
💚to concentrate on the sound of mantra for inner peace
💚How to build inner resilience and confidence

Check it out 👇
https://meditateinsouthampton.org.uk/meditate-with-us/mantra-meditation-workshop/

This weekend we had a truly meaningful weekend event on an important topic - life's too short to worry! It truly is.Two ...
02/02/2026

This weekend we had a truly meaningful weekend event on an important topic - life's too short to worry! It truly is.

Two amazing teachers and husband and wife duo, Anne and Carl Lamerton taught this course together, delivering incredible insight and positivity for us all.

Thanks to alll who came along to listen to teachings, discuss and ask questions.

We've also got another great topic coming up soon on unshakeable confidence with Resident Teacher Gen Lekma, check it out!

https://meditateinsouthampton.org.uk/meditate-with-us/unshakeable-confidence-buddhist-approach-half-day-workshop-sun-22nd-feb/

Coming up this week! Our Wednesday evening classes start on a new series with Resident Teacher Gen Lekma on the topic of...
01/02/2026

Coming up this week! Our Wednesday evening classes start on a new series with Resident Teacher Gen Lekma on the topic of letting go, such an important topic!

Do you find yourself holding onto stress, resentments, and thoughts that stop you from enjoying your life?

In this course, you’ll discover why you can feel stressed and overwhelmed—even when nothing “big” is happening.

You’ll learn how to recognise and let go of the mental habits that create unnecessary tension and anxiety. Instead of pushing or forcing life to go a certain way, you’ll explore how to allow things to unfold naturally.

Through the meditation skills taught in this course, you’ll begin to experience the deep peace that comes from releasing mental pressure and resting in the flow of change.
With clear explanations and guided meditations, you’ll explore how letting go—of expectations, grasping, and inner pressure—creates the freedom and emotional resilience you all long for.

Everyone is welcome.

You’ll learn to:

❇️Release stress and mental tension with simple techniques
❇️Feel calmer and more resilient in everyday life
❇️Create clarity and freedom by letting go of what weighs you down

Check it out 👇
https://meditateinsouthampton.org.uk/meditate-with-us/learning-to-let-go-beginners-course-weds/

Coming up this week! Our Tuesday evening classes start on a new series with Buddhist nun Kelsang Mondrul on the topic th...
01/02/2026

Coming up this week! Our Tuesday evening classes start on a new series with Buddhist nun Kelsang Mondrul on the topic the art of self confidence.

Imagine living your life with unshakable self-confidence

In this 4-week course, you’ll explore the inner qualities that give rise to authentic confidence. Through simple meditations and clear, practical teachings, you’ll discover how real confidence doesn’t come from achievements or outward appearances but from a place of inner stillness and an accepting mind.

You’ll learn how self-acceptance brings freedom, how to relate to yourself healthily, and how to let go of the critical thoughts that undermine your confidence day to day. As your understanding grows, you’ll naturally begin to feel more relaxed around others and feel more confident.

Each week, you’ll uncover a new aspect of confidence, from recognising your own potential to improving how you relate to people in your life. By applying these methods, you can develop a stable sense of inner strength that isn’t shaken by mistakes, setbacks or the opinions of others.

These teachings offer a refreshing, realistic path to becoming the confident person you wish to be.

You’ll discover how to:

💟Understand the nature of genuine confidence and where it really comes from
💟Overcome self-criticism and reduce critical thoughts toward others
💟Build an inner strength that makes daily life feel lighter, clearer and more joyful

Check it out 👇
https://meditateinsouthampton.org.uk/meditate-with-us/art-self-confidence-beginners-meditation-course/

What a brilliant event at our Centre last week with the National Spiritual Director Kadam Bridget Heyes of the New Kadam...
01/02/2026

What a brilliant event at our Centre last week with the National Spiritual Director Kadam Bridget Heyes of the New Kadampa Tradition!

She taught on the topic, how meditation changes everything.

When you start to meditate and it becomes a regular habit in your life, you know this statement to be true! Meditation changes everything.

Meditatation changes the way you think about your world.

It changes how you feel.

It changes how you behave and interact with others.

It changes everything - for the BETTER!

Thank you to Kadam Bridget Heyes for coming to visit from Nagarjuna Kadampa Meditation Centre Thornby along with Angela, their Education Programme Co-ordinator, it was such a great event!

Our next workshop coming up soon is with our Resident Teacher Gen Lekma who will teach on how to use mantra as part of your practice.

https://meditateinsouthampton.org.uk/meditate-with-us/mantra-meditation-workshop/

Do you feel that your life is sometimes so busy you feel off-kilter? Is it hard to react well because of life’s pressure...
31/01/2026

Do you feel that your life is sometimes so busy you feel off-kilter? Is it hard to react well because of life’s pressures? Do you want to feel more balanced, confident and have a better perspective on life?

In this four night away retreat, you’ll discover how you can avoid becoming reactive when you meet with situations that trigger stress, irritation and confusion.

You will learn:
How to feel calm, balanced and at ease with life
A simple meditation that will always bring inner balance
How to feel positive & confident no matter what

This away retreat is in the peaceful, extremely comfortable and beautiful setting of Thornby Hall, Nagarjuna Kadampa Meditation Centre in Northamptonshire.

This will allow you to completely relax, allow yourself to gather inwards and enjoy the ocean of peace within your own mind.

Book early as accommodation is limited
https://meditateinsouthampton.org.uk/meditate-with-us/finding-balance-away-meditation-retreat/

Would you like to have the ability to stay calm and strong in situations of uncertainty and provocation?We've got an eve...
28/01/2026

Would you like to have the ability to stay calm and strong in situations of uncertainty and provocation?

We've got an event coming up in Salisbury with Resident Teacher Gen Lekma on this important topic.

In this evening talk, Gen Lekma will explain and guide meditation methods that will give you confidence and inner stability.

Learning how to recover quickly from what life throws at you, and you’ll discover tools to help avoid painful reactions. Also, you’ll see how to train in ways to remain peaceful and balanced when things don’t work out as you want.

You will
• Learn practical meditation techniques to remain calm, controlled and peaceful at all times
• Understand how you can stay strong and grounded in times of uncertainty and turbulence.
• Discover how best to recover from big life shake-ups

Limited space, please pre-book:

https://meditateinsouthampton.org.uk/meditate-with-us/salisbury-stop-worrying-start-living-evening-talk-thurs-5th-feb/

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What a great way to spend a weekend! Meditating on love and cherishing others. Meditations that genuinely make you feel ...
28/01/2026

What a great way to spend a weekend! Meditating on love and cherishing others. Meditations that genuinely make you feel good inside!

It was also lovely to spend the day with others who are also interested in developing their mind and their meditation practices so they can be happy and of benefit in our world.

We have a special event on tonight too with our National Spiritual Director Kadam Bridget Heyes who will be teaching on how meditation changes everything!

It's not too late too book your place.

https://meditateinsouthampton.org.uk/meditate-with-us/meditation-changes-everything-meditation-event/

Not long to go now!National Spiritual Director Kadam Bridget Heyes will be visiting us at our Centre to give this specia...
25/01/2026

Not long to go now!

National Spiritual Director Kadam Bridget Heyes will be visiting us at our Centre to give this special talk.

Discover how Buddhist meditation can help you make positive, lasting changes to your life and how you can reduce the daily stress and strain that can ruin your happiness and well-being.

This event will get booked up quickly so do book early to avoid dissapointment!

It would be great to see you there!

https://meditateinsouthampton.org.uk/meditate-with-us/meditation-changes-everything-meditation-event/

If you haven't already check out our new Kadampa Meditation App for you to use anywhere at any time.Make the most of med...
22/01/2026

If you haven't already check out our new Kadampa Meditation App for you to use anywhere at any time.

Make the most of meditation resources, nuggets of wisdom and guided meditations.

Let us know what you think about it.

Do you want to know how to uplift your mind and feel better about your life? If so it's not too late to book for this we...
20/01/2026

Do you want to know how to uplift your mind and feel better about your life? If so it's not too late to book for this weekend retreat!

In this weekend urban retreat, Gen Lekma will explain and guide powerful meditations that will enable you to relate to yourself and your life in a positive and transformative way.

You will not only experience inner peace, but develop essential skills that will build your confidence and inner wisdom, enabling you to feel positive about yourself and your future.

Each meditation will help you to develop wise reactions and increase your sense of physical and mental wellbeing in daily life.

These are practical meditation techniques that come from a special sequence of Buddhist instructions called Lamrim. You don’t have to be Buddhist or have any previous experience of meditation to gain benefit from this weekend retreat. Everybody is welcome to join one or both days.

You will discover:

Meditations that uplift your mind and make you feel good
How to find happiness from inside
Ways to improve your ability to meditate, gain concentration & focus

https://meditateinsouthampton.org.uk/meditate-with-us/feel-good-inside-meditation-retreat/

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21-22 Hanover Buildings
Southampton
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Offering drop in meditation classes and courses for all levels. Online live-streamed during the lockdown. All classes are open to everyone. Beginners welcome. www.meditateinsouthampton.org.uk