How to Live the Life You Long For
Simple Methods that Anyone Can Use
Special Day Course
with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab
When life becomes difficult, it's natural to think that our problems come from the situations we face. However, Buddhist wisdom explains that our experience depends largely on the state of our mind.
By learning to respond to life's challenges with a peaceful and positive mind, we discover an inner freedom that no external circumstance can take away. Instead of being overwhelmed by difficulties, we can transform them into opportunities for personal growth and lasting happiness.
A Taste of Peace
Meditation & Meal
with Maria-Mirabela Healey
Join us for an uplifting guided meditation and practical teaching with an experienced meditation teacher. Learn simple methods to let go of worry, reduce stress, and develop a lasting sense of inner peace that you can carry into your everyday activities.
Afterwards, enjoy a delicious homemade meal, unwind in our beautiful surroundings, and connect with others in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
Everyone is warmly welcome!
The Source of Lasting Happiness
Day Course
with Mark Manning
We all long for lasting happiness, yet despite our best efforts, genuine peace and fulfilment can often seem just out of reach. Buddha taught that as long as we seek happiness solely through external conditions or self-concern, we will continue to experience dissatisfaction and frustration.
In this day course, we will explore how lasting happiness naturally arises when we learn to develop a good heart and cherish others.
The Joy of a Peaceful Mind
Weekend Meditation Retreat
with Kelsang Tharlam
The real source of happiness is inner peace. If our mind is peaceful we will be happy all the time, regardless of external conditions. At present we have bad mental habits or delusions that are always interfering with our inner peace. As a consequence we find it difficult to maintain a happy, peaceful mind.
On this retreat we will learn simple yet profound methods coming from Buddha's wisdom that will help us to overcome our unhelpful mental habits and how to replace these with positive states of mind.
The Power of Purification
Vajrasattva Retreat
with Gen Kelsang Dema
Buddha taught many different methods to purify non virtuous actions, downfalls and broken commitments but the supreme method is the practice of meditation and recitation of Vajrasattva.
This practice is the scientific method to purify our mind and to transform our mind from an impure mind into a pure mind using Tantric technology. This retreat provides an opportunity to learn and gain deep experience of this important spiritual practice. Suitable for beginners and experienced meditators alike. Everybody is welcome.
Big Heart of Compassion
Finding the Best Way to Overcome Anger
Special Half-Day Course
with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab
followed by Christmas Dinner
Since beginningless time, our mind has been governed by self-grasping ignorance, which prevents us from seeing things as they really are. This causes us to perform all kinds of unskilful and inappropriate actions. It is because of this that living beings suffer and cause others to suffer - not because they freely choose to do so. When we understand this deeply, we will never feel anger towards others. Instead of anger, compassion will arise naturally in our hearts.
On this brief half-day course, Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab will explain the patience of definitely thinking about Dharma using our understanding of emptiness and dependent relationships in order to give rise to deep compassion in our hearts.
Peaceful Mind, Peaceful Life, Peaceful World
Christmas Retreat
with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab
A deep mid-winter resting and refreshing retreat for the Christmas season to relax and enjoy like-minded company. There will be instruction in basic meditation and simple yet profound teachings on how to transform our mind so we can learn to be relaxed and happy all the time regardless of our circumstances.
The source of real happiness is in our own mind. Hence there will be many opportunities to rest, reflect and enjoy ourselves so we can recharge our batteries and be strong and happy for the new year with a new resilience in our hearts.
Weekly Drop-in Classes
Tuesday Evening Class
with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab
7:30 - 9:00pm
Suitable for Beginners
Wednesday Evening Class
with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab
7:30 - 9:00pm
Suitable for Beginners
Friday Morning Class
with Kelsang Jema
10:30am - 12:00pm
Suitable for Beginners
Lunchtime Meditations
Monday to Friday 12:30-1:00pm
Suitable for Beginners
These 30-minute guided meditations will help you truly relax and de-stress, so you can return to your day feeling clear-headed and refreshed. No previous experience of meditation is needed. No need to book – just drop in! Everybody welcome!
Monthly Events
Meditation & Meal
Friday 6:30 - 9:00pm
(Occasional event)
Suitable for Beginners
Family Club
Sunday 10:30 - 11:30am
(Once a month)
Suitable for 0 to 5 year olds
and their grown-ups
Kids Club
Sunday 10:30 - 11:30am
(Once a month)
Suitable for 5 to 12 years old
and their grown-ups
Classes in Your Area
Ashbourne | Belper | Burton | Derby City | Lichfield | Loughborough | Newcastle | Shrewsbury | Stafford | Uttoxeter
Suitable for Beginners
We offer weekly drop-in meditation classes in 10 other locations. Each class is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any time. Classes typically include two guided meditations and a short talk on how to develop inner peace and happiness in daily life. No previous experience of meditation or Buddhism is needed. Everybody welcome!
Chanted Prayers
Prayers for World Peace
Thursday 8:10 - 8:40pm
Everybody welcome!
35 Confession Buddhas
Thursday 7:30 - 8:00pm
Everybody welcome!
Other Chanted Prayers
Please check calendar
Everybody welcome!
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I don't know if I can express with words everything I've lived in this wonderful place! I think as much as I try, I can't because it was just magical! The beauty of the place, the peace that the place brought me, the meditations, the people who lived there or just volunteered, everything was just perfect, everything was as it should have been. I just have to thank everything I've experienced and I highly recommend it! I will definitely be back too!
A very special and beautiful place. The people are incredibly sweet and welcoming. The meditation classes and retreats are well-designed for all levels, and the rooms are very comfortable for a long-term stay. I have a transformational experience every time I visit here.
Such an amazing place. You can feel the calming influence as soon as you get there. Lovely staff and the food and drinks are great too.
Such an amazing place. Have stayed there twice now, once for a retreat and once during the week just so I cpuld be in the energy of the teachings and get reconnected again. I highly recommend the teachings and even if you don't follow Buddhism it's a beautiful energy to be in
Loved it. Beautiful gardens and lovely teachings by the lovely Buddhists The cafe was great and food was healthy and tasty . Will be visiting again
I have just returned from the weekend retreat and have to say I had the most wonderful time! I had never been anywhere like this before, so I wasn't sure what to expect. Wow, it is such a beautiful place with beautiful people. The classes and meditations are very clear and eye opening. I will now be using these in my daily life and want to learn a lot more. I will definitely be back. Thank you so much for a life-changing weekend.
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