The Centre was founded in 1994 by the renowned Buddhist meditation master Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche. We hold regular classes and courses in Manchester and near locations, where anyone can learn or deepen their meditation practice.

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A bit of our history

  • 1992 - Legal formation

    Vairochana Buddhist Centre Formed - The Meditation Group, once a branch of Tara Centre (Buxton) Centre was established as an independent centre within the New Kadampa Tradition.

  • 1994 - Moved Into Rented Space

    The centre rented a functioning space and accommodation near the city centre in Fallowfield.

  • 1999 - Our First Home

    Having outgrown Fallowfield we bought our first home in Whalley Range.

  • 2008 - Chorlton Centre Opened

    We moved to the current building in Chorlton which houses the infamous World Peace Cafe.

  • 2012 - KMC Manchester is stablished

    Under the compassionate guidance of Ven. Geshe-la we become an official KMC which means Kadampa Meditation Centre and KMC Manchester is born.

RESIDENT TEACHER AT KMC MANCHESTER

Kelsang Sama

Kelsang Sama is a meditation teacher and new Resident Teacher at KMC Manchester.

She has deep experience of and insight into Buddha’s teachings. She is known for her great kindness, sense of humour and special skills in giving practical instructions that show us how to cultivate inner peace and make our lives deeply meaningful.

Weekly classes with Kelsang Sama

A GROWING COMMUNITY
KMC Manchester

Est. 1992 with the following words from our founder:


“Dear Students of Manchester Mahayana Buddhist Centre:

Thank you very much for your letter. I am glad to hear that your centre is growing well and I think it is a good idea for you to establish the Centre as an independent centre within the New Kadampa Tradition.

I think that the Centre can be called: Vairochana Buddhist Centre.

With much love and many prayers.”

 

Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

“Consideration for others is important for everyone. If we are considerate, others will like and respect us, and our relationships with our family and friends will be harmonious and long lasting.”

GESHE KELSANG GYATSO

KINDNESS GENERATES KINDNESS
Volunteering in Manchester

Volunteering is an ideal opportunity to enjoy a rewarding break where you can quickly feel part of our thriving community.

Volunteering at KMC Manchester offers a perfect opportunity to experience first hand the Buddhist way of life within a vibrant, international community. There are many ways in which you can help eg. by joining in the day to day activities of the Centre itself, such as serving in the cafe, cooking, gardening, or joining a renovation project.

As a volunteering visitor you are welcome to take part in many of the spiritual activities at the meditation centre. At present we have weekly 30 minute meditations as well as evening classes and courses over the weekend.

You can volunteer for just a few hours a week or a day, for just a specific job or as a residential visiting volunteer for a few weeks.

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Feel free to message us if you have any questions and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

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We’re located in Chorlton-cum-Hardy

76 High Lane, M21 9XF

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