Kadampa Meditation Centre Southampton

19/05/2026

Our next series of Wednesday evening classes with Resident Teacher Gen Zoma is Meditation for Modern Life. It's a practical 4-week course that gives you tools to stay peaceful, positive, and strong — even when life feels overwhelming.

Drawing on the clear and accessible teachings of Buddha’s wisdom, Gen Zoma will explains how to transform everyday difficulties into opportunities for growth. You’ll learn simple meditations and practical methods you can apply immediately at work, at home, and in relationships.

No previous experience is needed. Everyone is welcome.

You’ll learn how to:

How to find peace within, even when life is busy.
How to build confidence and emotional strength.
How to bring meditation into daily life.

https://meditateinsouthampton.org.uk/meditate-with-us/meditations-modern-life-beginners-course/

18/05/2026

We had a great day out doing publicity in Wi******er last week! It was great to meet so many lovely people and thank you to all who kindly put our posters on your counters, notice boards and windows!

We really appreciate it! Our Resident Teacher and Buddhist nun Gen Zoma will be giving an evening talk in Wi******er on the evening of June 18th.

It would be great to see you there! And please feel free to share to anyone who you think could benefit. The topic is how to declutter the mind! Something we could all do with at the moment!

You can book here:
https://meditateinsouthampton.org.uk/meditate-with-us/winchester-declutter-your-mind-meditation-event/

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17/05/2026

After being inspired at the half day workshop on overcoming fear and anxiety, with Gen Zoma, we celebtrated two valued members of our community, Emefa and Anne as it was their birthdays.

We appreciate you and were delighted to be able to celebrate with you!

We had a lovely time together eating lunch and having some cake together. Thank you to all who stayed and made it such a lovely afternoon!

17/05/2026

A fantastic workshop yesterday with Resident Teacher Gen Zoma - 'What if you weren't affraid?'

It was great to explore this topic and learn practical techniques to reduce fear and anxiety.

Everyone needs this!

Thank you to everyone who volunteered and made the day possible and to all those who took part.

Our next course with Gen Zoma is another great topic 'Don't look back in anger' on Saturday June 20th.

You can book here:
https://meditateinsouthampton.org.uk/meditate-with-us/dont-look-back-anger-half-day-workshop/

14/05/2026

📣 2026 International Spring Festival🌷
Buddha Amitayus Empowerment and Teachings on Eight Verses of Training the Mind with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab

𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲:
22nd – 27th May 2026

𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲:
Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre,
Conishead Priory, Ulverston, LA12 9QQ, UK

'𝙄𝙛 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙥𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙚 𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨, 𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙟𝙤𝙧 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙗𝙡𝙚𝙢𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙 𝙬𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙗𝙚 𝙨𝙤𝙡𝙫𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙖 𝙛𝙚𝙬 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙨.'
Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche from the book The New Eight Steps to Happiness

𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼 & 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴:
kadampafestivals.org/spring

14/05/2026

There's still time to book for this course! And at the end of it we'll go out for lunch for a social and time to connect with one another, especially after such a meaningful course.

In this inspiring half-day course based on Buddha’s teachings, Gen Zoma will help you explore meditation techniques to understand and overcome fear.

Discover how to reduce its power and unlock your fearless potential. Through guided meditations and insightful teachings, you will learn to approach life with greater confidence, courage, and compassion.

You’ll learn

💚How to identify the root causes of fear
💚Meditation practices to reduce fear
💚How to develop confidence and courage

Open to everyone, this course provides valuable tools to live with greater freedom and inner peace.

https://meditateinsouthampton.org.uk/meditate-with-us/what-if-not-afraid-half-day-workshop/

12/05/2026

Yesterday we did something different. A local business orgnanised a networking event at the KMC and combined it with attending our lunch time meditation class with Resident Teacher Gen Zoma.

It was great to meet so many incredible local business owners, all with a genuine interest in meditation and well-being.

Now more than ever it's important to look after your mind and meditation is amazing for this.

It was also great to see such a diverse group of businesses all connect and have such meaningful conversations around wellbeing.

This event will run every quarter and we look forward to welcoming them again. If you're a local business or know someone who is, email content@meditateinsouthampton.org.uk if you'd like to book onto the next one on Monday September 18th.

If you'd like to bring a group to the Centre and organise your own event do get in touch!

Thanks to all who came along and made it such a special day!

12/05/2026

We'll be in Salisbury tomorrow evening, sharing meditation techniques to declutter the mind!

In this evening meditation talk, Gen Zoma will explain how it is easy and unhelpful it can be to get stuck in circular, negative, unclear thinking, whilst trying to problem solve or make decisions.

Drawing on the logic of Buddha’s teachings, she will help you understand how to clear the inner clutter and find space to think and act with clarity and calm.

You will learn how to:

💟Avoid getting caught up in overthinking
💟Use meditation to de-clutter unwanted thoughts
💟Enjoy the inner space and clarity of a calm mind

Limited space, please pre-book.
https://meditateinsouthampton.org.uk/meditate-with-us/salisbury-declutter-your-mind-meditation-class/

12/05/2026

A great day out in Petersfield doing some publicity for our course - Finding Stillness within with Resident Teacher Gen Zoma which will be on Saturday June 13th .

By learning how to let go of unhelpful thoughts, you’ll experience a deeper sense of relaxation and mental clarity, even in stressful situations, while also improving your emotional balance Over time, this will lead to the development of a more positive and stable outlook, supporting a greater sense of overall wellbeing.

You will learn:

Simple meditation techniques to calm and focus the mind
How to recognise and gently reduce inner distractions
Practical ways to carry a sense of stillness and peace into everyday life

It's just a beautiful place and we had such a warm welcome from everyone!

We look forward to being there again soon.

You can book here for the course and share it to others:
https://meditateinsouthampton.org.uk/meditate-with-us/petersfield-half-day-finding-stillness-within/

11/05/2026

11/05/2026

A few of the sangha from KMC Southampton were fortunate enough to join for their annual visit to for a meditation retreat Path to Peace.

They enjoyed wonderful teachings and guided meditations with .21 Kadam Bridget along with walks, swims and relaxing times in beautiful surroundings.

Thanks to all those who made it possible and made it run smoothly! 🙏🏻