Buddhist Meditation
The Kadampa Meditation Center - First Kadampa Temple in North America
Founded by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso in Glen Spey, New York to serve as a National Retreat Center and the home of the first Kadampa Buddhist Temple in North America to be built according to traditional design. See pictures here. www.kadampacenter.org
Keajraland Kadampa Meditation Center
A spiritual retreat center, retirement home and hospice community in the Sierra Nevada of Andalucia, Spain. The center was founded by Lama and author Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, founder of the New Kadampa Tradition of Buddhism. The beauty and tranquility of the mountains make this a perfect place for meditation retreat, as well as for holidays. Soon the Center will be able to offer complete retirement facilities and end of life care for those who wish to spend the final years of life in a spiritual and contemplative community. A member of the International Kadampa Buddhist Union. Keajraland.org
Buddhist Centre - Kadampa Buddhism in Birmingham
Find inner peace and happiness through meditation and Buddha`s teachings. www.meditateinbirmingham.org
Sydney Buddhist Centre
Offers Buddhist and meditation classes and retreats. Includes newsletter and events calendar. www.sydneybuddhistcentre.org
Southampton Buddhist Centre
Offers classes in Buddhism and meditation. www.soton.ac.uk
BuddhaField
A collective of Friends of the Western Buddhist Order Buddhists from eight UK Buddhist centres who teach meditation and Buddhism at festivals, fairs and similar events. They also hold their own retreat camps and mini-festival. www.buddhafield.com
Odiyana Buddhist Meditation Society
Offers the study and practice of Kadampa Buddhism. Founded by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso and a member of the International Kadampa Buddhist Union. www.meditateinsingapore.org
Newcastle Upon Tyne: Compassion Buddhist Centre
NKT Buddhist meditation and relaxation classes based in Newcastle, Tyne and Wear in the North East of England. www.meditation-newcastle.org
Los Angeles - Khandakapala Buddhist Center
Offers meditation class and event schedules, as well as information about Buddhism. www.Meditateinla.org
Oldham, Rochdale, Saddleworth and Tameside: Tsepagme Buddhist Centre
Meditation classes, courses and study programmes to increase inner peace and offer a path to true lasting happiness. The Centre is a member of the International Kadampa Buddhist Union. www.meditation-oldham.org
Melbourne Buddhist Centre
Offers a range of activities, including meditation and Buddhism courses and classes, seminars, retreats and arts and social events. Includes event calendar and newsletter. www.melbournebuddhistcentre.org
Milton Keynes: FWBO
Offers weekly meditation and Buddhist teachings. mkbuddhism.tripod.com
Southend Buddhist Group
Offers regular meditation and Buddhism classes. Includes event calendar. southendbuddhistgrp.mysite.freeserve.com
Washington, DC: Vajrayogini Buddhist Center
Serves the Washington area with the three meditation and study programs of Kadampa Buddhism. www.meditation-dc.org
Chicago: Vajrayana Buddhist Center
Founded in 1997 by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso as a non-profit organization and member of the New Kadampa Tradition. It offers meditation classes and retreats throughout the Chicago area for all levels of interest and experience. www.vajraBC.org
Dharmachakra Archive
Lectures on meditation and Buddhism given by Urgyen Sangharakshita (available on CD), and by members of the Western Buddhist Order (WBO) over the last 30 years (available on audio tape). www.dharmachakra.com
Meditation and Study Programs
An explanation of the Kadampa Buddhist Education Program - the General Program, the Foundation Program, and the Teacher Training Program - offered at Kadampa Centers worldwide. www.vajralama.org
Tenovice: Buddhist Center
A Diamond Way meditation center, directed by Ole Nydahl. Site includes details of the building project, and meditation courses. www.tenovice.cz
Asheville: Kosala Mahayana Buddhist Center
Providing spiritual direction and meditation instruction in Asheville, NC and the surrounding areas. www.meditate-in-northcarolina.org
Preston: Vajravarahi Buddhist Centre
A residential Buddhist Centre in Preston, Lancashire. The centre's purpose is to help people to attain peaceful minds through teaching meditation and giving practical advice based on Buddha's teachings. www.vajravarahi.freeserve.co.uk
Amitabha Kadampa Buddhist Meditation Centre
Regional Buddhist College and Meditation Retreat Centre for South West England. www.meditationinbristol.org
The Empty Bell: A Contemplative Sanctuary
Sanctuary for the study and practice of Christian meditation and prayer. Our purpose is to learn about the history and practice of the Christian contemplative way as rooted in the Gospels, and to explore its common ground with other ancient Wisdom teachings. We give special attention to the Christian-Buddhist dialogue. www.emptybell.org
Manchester Buddhist Centre
Offers classes in meditation, Buddhism, yoga, as well as art events and retreats. Located in Manchester's Northern Quarter in the heart of the city. www.manchesterbuddhistcentre.org.uk
Hongaku Jodo Pure Land Buddhist Association
Hongaku Jodo is a Pure Land Buddhist site. Book store site, meditation, Master Po pages, history, links, and comments. my.cybersoup.com
Vikatadamshtri Buddhist Center
Meditation community offering classes open to the public founded by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Provides directory of local centers, overview of the New Kadampa Tradition, and special events calendar. meditationinmaryland.org
Lancashire Buddhist Centre
Offers classes in Buddhism and meditation. www.geocities.com
Tibetan Buddhism Archives
Articles on a variety of Tibetan Buddhist topics including meditation and mind training, major lineages, death and rebirth, famous Lamas, and the development of Bodhicitta collected from many sources on the Internet, mostly predating the World Wide Web. www.sacred-texts.com
Atlanta: Rameshori Buddhist Center
Offers classes and retreats on various aspects of Buddhist thought and meditation. www.rameshori.com
Hull: Khedrupje Buddhist and Meditation Centre
Meditation and Buddhism in Hull. Learn meditation and reduce stress, anger and negativity. Range of classes, from curious to serious. www.meditateinhull.com
Missoula: Rocky Mountain Buddhist Center
Offers meditation classes and periodic retreats. www.rmbuddhistcenter.org
Wildmind Online Meditation Teaching
Online meditation courses in the Buddhist tradition. Includes personalized teaching, bookstore and retreat recommendations. www.wildmind.org
Kadampa Buddhism and Meditation in Exeter
Information about kadampa buddhism and meditation classes held in Exeter and Devon. The Centre is a member of the International Kadampa Buddhist Union. www.meditationinexeter.org
One-Eighty
A Christian's journey into Buddhist meditation. Articles on prayer, worship, and communion as they relate to meditation. www.angelfire.com
Sheffield: Gyaltsabje Centre
Buddhist meditation classes and events in the heart of Sheffield. Come and join us - everyone welcome. www.sheffmeditation.org.uk
Mudra.co.uk
Mudra.co.uk is dedicated to comparative Tibetan Buddhist Mahayana and Tantric practice and Jungian psychology through publishing books, prints and articles, workshops and meditation retreats. www.mudra.co.uk
Sheffield Buddhist Centre
Offers daily programs in meditation and dharma study. www.fwbosheffield.org
Learn about Meditation at the Kashyapa Centre
Kashyapa Buddhist Centre provides meditation classes and teachings in Bradford, Shipley and Pudsey, so that local people can learn about meditation and develop peace of mind. www.meditate-in-bradford.org.uk
Buddhist Meditation in Belleville, Ontario
The center offers numerous meditation classes and instruction in Buddhist psychology and philosophy. Everyone is welcome. www.MeditateInBelleville.org
Shetland: FWBO Buddhist Group
Offers fortnightly meditation classes and other occasional events. www.fwboscotland.com
Crewe: Amitayus Kadampa Buddhist Centre
The Centre provides a peaceful and inspiring environment in which anyone can learn about meditation and Buddhism, how to meditate and how this can help in daily life. Meditation is a method anyone can learn to reduce depression, stress, anger, and other negative states of mind, and increase peaceful and happy minds through training in love, compassion and wisdom. www.amitayus.org
Wilmington Menlha Buddhist Centre
Offers meditation classes and education in The New Kadampa Tradition. www.geocities.com
Edinburgh Buddhist Centre
Offers classes on Buddhism, meditation, and yoga. www.edinburghbuddhistcentre.org.uk
San Francisco Buddhist Center
Offers meditation and dharma classes, retreats, yoga classes, arts and writing events. www.sfbuddhistcenter.org
Nottingham Buddhist Centre
Offers introductory courses in meditation and Buddhism. Site contains schedule of events. www.nottinghambuddhistcentre.org
Chenrezig Institute for Buddhist Studies
Chenrezig Institute is a centre for Buddhist study, meditation and retreat, nestled in the forested hills of the Sunshine Coast hinterland in South East Queensland, Australia. www.ozemail.com.au
Plymouth: Ashoka Kadampa Buddhist Meditation Centre
Find out all about Kadampa Buddhism and Meditation in Plymouth, South Devon and Cornwall. meditationinplymouth.org
Toowoomba Buddhist Centre
Offers an extensive programme of courses on Buddhism, meditation, and T'ai Chi Ch'uan. www.fwbo.org.au
Dharmachakra Archive
An archive of lectures on Buddhism and meditation given by Urgyen Sangharakshita (available on CD), and by members of the Western Buddhist Order (available on audio tape). www.dharmachakra.com
Kadampa Worldwide Buddhist Meditation Centers
The main hub for the global network of New Kadampa Tradition Buddhist Centers, this site lets you search to find a center near you. www.kadampa.org
Cambridge Buddhist Centre
Offers courses in Buddhism, meditation, and yoga for all levels of experience. www.cambridgebuddhistcentre.com
Belfast: Potala Centre
Buddhist Meditation Centre where anyone can come to learn about meditation and Buddhism. www.potalacentre.org.uk
Newmarket: Aryaloka Buddhist Retreat Center
Offers meditation retreats and classes. Their facility is also available for rental use. www.aryaloka.org
Madison: Akanishta Buddhist Center
Founded in 1999 by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso as a non-profit organization and member of the New Kadampa Tradition. It offers meditation classes and retreats throughout the Madison area for all levels of interest and experience. www.meditationinmadison.org
Queensland: Chenrezig Institute
A centre for Buddhist study, meditation and retreat. Site contains programme details and newsletter www.chenrezig.com.au
Meditate in Ottawa
The Joyful Land Buddhist Centre offers meditation and study programs in Kadampa Buddhism. Located in Ottawa, ON. Classes are informal, and suitable for everyone. No experience of meditation or Buddhist philosophy is necessary. www.meditateinottawa.com
San Diego - Vajrarupini Buddhist Center
Buddhist meditation center in San Diego. www.sddharma.com
New York City FWBO
Offers meditation instruction and weekly Buddhist study classes. www.fwbo-nyc.org
Leeds Buddhist Meditation Centre
Offers an extensive program of meditation classes, dharma study groups, and retreats. www.leedsbuddhistcentre.org
Vajra Light Buddhist Center, Dobbs Ferry, NY
Vajra Light Buddhist Center offers meditation classes and instruction in Buddhism, including Buddhist psychology, philosophy and practice, to Westchester County and surrounding areas. vajralight.org
Colchester Buddhist Centre
The FWBO centre offers meditation courses and Dharma study classes for all levels of experience. www.colchesterbuddhistcentre.com
Diamond Metta: Buddhist Lesbians and Gays of New York
A group of lesbians, gays, and transgendered persons who meet for Buddhist meditation and discussion. home.pipeline.com
Glasgow Buddhist Centre
Offers classes in Buddhism and meditation. Established in 1973. www.glasgowbuddhistcentre.com
Nottingham: Akshobya Buddhist Meditation Centre
Offers regular evening classes of teachings and meditation in the East-Midlands area and Lincolnshire, including Nottingham, Boston, Grantham, Loughborough, Mansfield, Newark, Peterborough, Scunthorpe, and Spalding. www.akshobya.com
Somerville: Boston Friends of the Western Buddhist Order
Offers meditation and Buddhism courses, and meets regularly in Davis Square. www.bostonfwbo.org
Tibetan Buddhist Society - Beaumaris Centre
Founded to provide meditation and philosophy classes. Site contains information on classes. members.ozemail.com.au
Hartford: The Odiyana Buddhist Center
A non-profit organization based in Hartford, Connecticut, devoted to helping people lead happier lives through meditation, prayer and other Buddhist practices. www.meditationinconnecticut.org
West London Buddhist Centre
Offers courses in meditation and Buddhism. www.westlondonbuddhistcentre.com
Kadampa Buddhism in New York
We offer a wide range of Buddhist meditation at various centers across New York State for all levels of experience www.meditateinnewyork.org
Heruka Buddhist and Meditation Centre
Offers meditation classes in London for all levels. Features profile of spiritual leadership and describes programmes of courses and classes, along with schedules and prices. www.meditateinlondon.org
Kingston: Kuluta Buddhist Center
The Center offers meditation and study programs in and around Kingston, ON. www.MeditateInKingston.org
Mailorder Nepal
Silk scarves, ladies bags, silver jewelry and accessories, buddhist altars and meditation supplies. Nepal site delivers worldwide. www.mailordernepal.com
Meditation and Buddhism Classes in Scotland
Find Buddhist meditation classes in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Motherwell and regular special retreats at the Centre and at various venues throughout Scotland. www.meditateinscotland.org
Straight from the Heart: Thirteen Talks on Meditation"
A collection of Thai Buddhist lessons on developing an open heart by the Venerable Acariya Maha Boowa. Also includes an introductory glossary of Buddhist and meditation terminology. www.accesstoinsight.org
Healing, Relaxing and Awakening: Tibetan Buddhist Methods
Tibetan Buddhist tools for awakening also promote relaxation and healing; meditation, prayer wheels, incense, and chants. www.dharma-haven.org
Newcastle Buddhist Centre
Offers a variety of courses in meditation and Buddhism to suit both beginners and the more experienced practitioner. Includes class schedules and background information. www.newcastlebuddhistcentre.org
Menlha Kadampa Buddhist Center in Princeton
Presenting the ancient wisdom and meditation techniques of Buddha for modern daily life. Offering courses, retreats, and meditations for people of all levels of interest. A member of the International Kadampa Buddhist Union. www.meditationinnewjersey.org
Montreal: Kankala Buddhist Center
Kankala Buddhist Center is a residential center with a warm and friendly atmosphere, which opened its doors in February '96. It is an ideal place for any wishing to learn how to improve the quality of their day to day life through integrating Buddhist meditation and practice. Meditation classes are given in both English and French. Resident teacher is Guen Kelsang Drenpa. www.kankala.org
Oslo Buddhist Center
Meditation, Buddhism, teachings and courses in Oslo. www.oslobuddhistsenter.no
Aberdeen: FWBO Buddhist Group
Offers regular meditation, and occasional retreats. www.fwboscotland.com
Birmingham FWBO Buddhist Centre
This centre is run by the Friends of the Western Buddhist Order (FWBO) and has classes, workshops and retreats on Buddhism, meditation, yoga and arts. www.birminghambuddhistcentre.org.uk
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