About us
Welcome to KMC Bristol, a special place for finding peace, friendship, spiritual growth and harmony. The Centre is located on Gloucester Road in Bishopston, one of the busiest and most vibrant districts in Bristol, and offers a sense of sanctuary for all.
We offer a range of introductory meditation classes, drop in lunchtime classes, day courses, in-depth study programs and focused retreats. Our courses are open to everyone, whether you want to learn simple meditation techniques, find out about Buddhism or deepen your current spiritual experience. We also run meditation classes in various different locations in the surrounding area.
The focus of all our classes is how to use meditation to solve our daily problems, this is modern Buddhism.
The centre is also home to the World Peace Cafe, relaxing gardens and a small shop.
Upcoming events
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Family Class
KMC Bristol, The Old Vicarage, Gloucester Road. BS7 8NX, Bristol, GBA practical meditation class for the whole family. Explore how to meditate, build a peaceful mind and find happiness from within.
Classes consist of short guided meditations and activities
£5 per family.
Book Here1 attendee - £15.00
Accepting What We Cannot Change
Meditation in Bristol – Kadampa Meditation Centre, Old Vicarage, Gloucester Rd, Bishopston, Bristol BS7 8NX, UK, Bristol, GBWhat to Expect?
The mind of patient acceptance unlocks the door to deep inner peace and contentment and maintains our happiness even when things don't go the way we planned. Developing acceptance helps us find a different way of relating to frustrated desires and unwanted occurances. When we give up the idea that things should be other than the way they are we develop clarity,contentment, resilience and happiness. We can let go of resistance and fear and find a way to work with what we can change, rather than frustratedly clinging to what we can't.
Session times: 10:30-11:30am Break 12:00-1:00pm
£15 for non-members | £5 under-25 | free for members
Book Here1 attendee - £8.00
Meditate and Feel Good
KMC Bristol, The Old Vicarage, Gloucester Road. BS7 8NX, Bristol, GBWith Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Lamchen.
Learn how to meditate | improve your technique and use Buddhist meditation to increase inner peace, solve problems, reduce stress, improve relationships and find meaning in life.
£8 for non-members | £5 for under-25s | Free for Members
Book Here1 attendee - £35.00
Change Your Karma. Weekend Retreat
Meditation in Bristol – Kadampa Meditation Centre, Old Vicarage, Gloucester Rd, Bishopston, Bristol BS7 8NX, UK, Bristol, GBWhat to expect?
Learn how to deep clean your mind, shift negative habits and karmic residue with the powerful practice of Vajrasattva purification. Combining meditation with the recitation of Buddha Vajrasattva’s mantra is a powerful practice of purification and a quick method to attain future happiness and spiritual insight.
Buddha Vajrasattva is the Buddha of purification and embodies the purified consciousness of all enlightened beings. His primary function is to help us remove the negative karma we have accumulated over lifetimes and bestow purity, clarity and joy within our mind. When our mind is clear of negativity we can easily transform problems and difficulties into spiritual paths and come to experience a pure and peaceful world.
The special structure of retreat provides consistent familiarity with meditation, facilitates deep connection to our meditation objects and brings deeper transformation, leaving a lasting positive impact on our life. Because retreat facilities immersion without distraction it is a powerful method for inner transformation.
Those unable to attend the entire retreat can book for individual full days, individual sessions however are not drop-in.
Everyone is welcome although some previous experience of Buddhist practice may be helpful.Sessions last 1 hour
Friday 7:30pm introduction: an explanation of the practice and retreat.
Saturday 9am, 11am 2pm, 4pm and
Sunday: 9am, 11am 2pm
(TTP slot will be Vajrasatva retreat according to HYT)£35 for non-members / free for members
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