31 - 03
October - November
2025
KADAMPA MEDITATION CENTRE MANCHESTER
Positive thinking, peaceful mind.
Buddhist timeless wisdom for modern-day life
We are a nonprofit Buddhist charity committed to providing meditation classes that support inner peace and well-being. We’re located in the heart of Chorlton.
Everybody is welcome!
Modern Buddhism
Modern Buddhism offers practical inner solutions to everyday problems of modern life. It is perfectly suited to busy lives whether at work, at home, in education or during periods of ill health or unemployment.
Meditations
With basic essential instructions everyone can learn to calm their minds, find some mental peace and deal with the stresses and tension of modern life. We can build inner confidence and grow our own good qualities.
In-depth study
Our in-depth study programmes offer an opportunity to deepen and stabilise our meditation experience. Weekly classes consist of a unique blend of explanation, meditation and discussion. We gain a special familiarity with key Buddhist ideas and practice.
Retreats
Retreats are an opportunity to let go of all our daily concerns and worries and allow ourselves to go deeper into a peaceful inner world. Retreats range from half day mini mind-breaks to sessions spread out over several days.
Chanted prayers
Chanted Prayers are meditations set to melodies which we can chant or just listen to. They are an occasion to come together and experience our collective desire for peace, wisdom and compassion in ourselves and in the world.
Special upcoming events
04
November
2025
7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Where happiness can be found- Free talk followed by 3 week series
KMC Manchester in Chorlton
08
November
2025
10:00 am - 3:30 pm
The bliss of perfect freedom- developing authentic renunciation with visiting teacher Gen Tilopa
KMC Manchester in Chorlton
11
November
2025
7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Where happiness can be found- Free talk followed by 3 week series
KMC Manchester in Chorlton
14 - 16
November
2025
18
November
2025
18
November
2025
7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Where happiness can be found- Free talk followed by 3 week series
KMC Manchester in Chorlton
22
November
2025
25
November
2025
7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Where happiness can be found- Free talk followed by 3 week series
KMC Manchester in Chorlton
28 - 02
November - December
2025
The Meditation Centre
A qualified meditation centre for Greater Manchester
Kadampa Meditation Centre and its branches are creating a growing community across Greater Manchester. It is a special third space between home and work where we can meet, meditate and socialise within a supportive community of like-minded people. People from all walks of life can come together to learn about meditation and Buddha’s advice for daily life. Or simply unwind and relax.
As a charity KMC Manchester has no owners. It is not a private organisation. It belongs to everybody in Greater Manchester. It is for everyone not just Buddhists. Everyone is welcome!
Upcoming Classes
These are our meditation classes schedule for the week. You can drop-in or book in advance.
30
October
2025
30
October
2025
31
October
2025
02
November
2025
03
November
2025
04
November
2025
04
November
2025
7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Where happiness can be found- Free talk followed by 3 week series
KMC Manchester in Chorlton
05
November
2025
05
November
2025
06
November
2025
Weekly program
This is our current weekly schedule with fixed activities for the week. Please also check our activities under the calendar for a more updated schedule.
Thursday
October 30
9:00 am - 10:10 am
Wishfulfilling Jewel (THU)
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Meditation (THU)
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Powa Ceremony – Prayers for the deceased
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
How to Solve our Human Problems
7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Thursday Ashton Class
Friday
October 31
All Day
UK Dharma Celebration 2025
9:00 am - 10:10 am
Wishfulfilling Jewel (FRI)
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Advice for a Happy Life
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Meditation (FRI)
Saturday
November 1
9:00 am - 10:10 am
Wishfulfilling Jewel (Sat)
Sunday
November 2
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Free Meditation (SUN)
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Prayers for World Peace: Free Sunday class
No event found!
How It Works
Getting started with meditation
An essential method for happiness:
M E D I T A T I O N
Meditation is a mind that is single-pointedly focused on a virtuous object, and whose function is to make the mind peaceful and calm. Whenever we meditate, we are performing a mental action that will cause us to experience inner peace in the future.
The purpose
The purpose of meditation is to cultivate positive mental states and overcome negative habits. Through meditation we learn that happiness is a state of mind and that the real source of happiness lies within, not in external situations. When our mind is peaceful we are free from worries and mental discomfort, and we experience true happiness. Meditation is the method to make our mind peaceful and can be practiced by anyone..
Why meditate? – a story about the benefits!
The purpose of meditation is to cultivate positive mental states and overcome negative habits. Through meditation we learn that happiness is a state of mind and that the real source of happiness lies within, not in external situations. When our mind is peaceful we are free from worries and mental discomfort, and we experience true happiness. Meditation is the method to make our mind peaceful and can be practiced by anyone.
Meditation helps to:
- Reduce Stress
Experience a calm mind & reduce mental tension and anxiety
- Find Inner Peace
Improve your sense of well-being & experience real happiness
- Benefit Others
Develop a positive outlook and caring attitude to others.
How to start meditating – a simple breathing meditation
Step 1 – Sit in a comfortable position with your back straight and relaxed. Rest your hands in your lap, partially close your eyes and let all your stress and tension fall away.
Step 1 – Turn your attention inwards and become aware of your breathing. Don’t try to control your breathing – just follow the inhalation and exhalation of your breath.
Step 3 – Gradually become aware of the sensation of the breath as it enters and leaves the nostrils. Focus on the sensation of the breath and try to forget about everything else.
Step 4 – Remain focused on the sensation of the breath. If your mind wanders away from the breath, immediately let go of the distraction and come back to the breath.
Step 5 – Gradually your distracting thoughts will subside and you will begin to experience inner peace and relaxation. Stay with this feeling of mental calm for a while.
Step 6 – When the turbulence of distracting thoughts subsides and our mind becomes still, a deep happiness and contentment naturally arises from within. Enjoy!
Make meditation a habit?
As with any skill, the more consistently we practice, the better we become. Making meditation part of our daily routine is the key to making progress. By initially setting aside just ten minutes each day, you can gradually develop the skills you need to generate a peaceful mind and experience happiness from within.
Once we have become familiar with settling our mind, we are ready to practice contemplative meditation, which focuses on “an object of meditation” such as love, compassion or gratitude.
Find an activity here
Where to Start
These are some of our activities that will help you start with meditation. You can book beforehand or just drop-in. Meditation can be useful regardless of any faith. Everyone is welcome.
31 October
KMC Manchester in Chorlton
Friday
Meditation (FRI)
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
02 November
KMC Manchester in Chorlton
Sunday
Free Meditation (SUN)
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
02 November
KMC Manchester in Chorlton
Sunday
Prayers for World Peace: Free Sunday class
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
No event found!
“When the turbulence of distracting thoughts subsides and our mind becomes still, a deep happiness and contentment naturally arises from within.”
GESHE KELSANG GYATSO
Visit us
We’re located in Chorlton, just 15-min from downtown Manchester. You’re most welcome to visit us, drop in for a meditation class, or to enjoy a delicious coffee at our World Peace Café.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Discover the New Kadampa Tradition’s modern presentation of Buddha’s timeless wisdom—practical, accessible, and relevant for everyone. Explore this worldwide spiritual community and its core teachings on inner peace, compassion, and wisdom.
Do I have to be a Buddhist to benefit from meditation?
No. Anyone can learn basic meditation and experience the benefits. Buddhism is a non-evangelical religion.
Buddhists respect all people and are happy to help anyone regardless of whether they subscribe to another faith or to none.
Do I need to have experience in meditation or Buddhism to attend the classes?
No. All you need is the wish to improve yourself and the quality of your life.
What do I need to bring to class?
Nothing! But if you wish to take notes, please bring a pen and notepad.
What if I don’t have money and I want to go to a class?
Everyone can participate in the classes regardless of ability to pay.
Do I have to wait for the next series of classes to begin?
No, please feel free to drop in whenever you like. Attending the entire series of classes is highly beneficial, as each class builds on the next. However, each class is taught in such a way that if you only attend one class, you will derive benefit from it.
What is the Kadampa Buddhism?
The New Kadampa Tradition (NKT) is an international Buddhist community founded in 1991 by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. The NKT is recognized as an independent Buddhist tradition, devoid of political affiliations, and functions under the legal status of a non-profit, charitable organization in England, known as the International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU). This organization is committed to preserving and sharing the profound teachings of Kadampa Buddhism through its diverse network of centers and community initiatives.
What are Kadampa Dharma Centres like?
Dharma Centers are places where people study and practice Buddha’s teachings together. They provide opportunities for study programs, meditation sessions, observing moral discipline, and participating in group prayers and pujas like the daily Heart Jewel practice or regular Tara Pujas. There are 1400 such centers and branches globally.
Free meditation Ebooks
How to Transform your Life
Through practising the instructions presented in this book we can transform our life from a state of misery into one of pure and everlasting happiness. These instructions are scientific methods to improve our human nature.
Modern Buddhism
Modern Buddhism is perfectly suited for inspiring those seeking solutions within Buddhism to problems of everyday life, as well as for encouraging practitioners of all faiths to deepen their understanding and practice of the spiritual path.
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