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Courses & Events
Explore our weekend courses, workshops and events where we focus on different themes of meditation and Buddhism.
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and practices
Our weekend courses and events are suitable for everyone and give you the opportunity to explore meditation and Buddhism on a deeper level than in our weekly classes. Learn how to use Buddhist wisdom and meditation techniques to solve everyday problems, improve your relationships, and find true happiness from within.
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Weekend Courses & Events
August 2026
Tuesday 25 August
19:00-20:30
Talk and meditation with visiting Buddhist nun Gen Kelsang Chogma. Our wish to be happy and free from problems underpins everything that we do, and all the key decisions we make in our life. In this special evening talk, learn how we...
Wednesday 26 August
10:30-12:30
How to Start a Daily Highest Yoga Tantra Practice class with Gen Norden. Instruction, guided meditation and Q and A for those new to HYT or those wishing to revitalize their practice. Only for those with Hightest Yoga Tantra empowerments. Not streamed....
Thursday 27 August
18:30-20:30
How to Start a Daily Highest Yoga Tantra Practice class with Gen Norden. Instruction, guided meditation and Q and A for those new to HYT or those wishing to revitalize their practice. Only for those with Hightest Yoga Tantra empowerments. Not streamed....
Friday 28 August
19:00 - 13:00
Freedom from Self-Limiting Beliefs. Relax and get away from it all with a Compassion Centre meditation weekend away with Gen Norden at Madhyamaka KMC in the Yorkshire Wolds. Guided meditations, comfortable accommodation, woodland walks and home-cooked vegetarian food to nurture you to...
September 2026
Friday 04 September
19:30 - 12:30
Prajnaparamita empowerment with Kadam Bridget Heyes, NKT-IKBU National Spiritual Director for the UK. A special weekend where we come together from all over the UK to receive blessings, advice, and inspiration.At this year’s UK Dharma Celebration, Kadam Bridget will grant the empowerment...
Saturday 12 September
14:00-16:30
Learn the essentials of meditation. Establishing a regular meditation practice can seem overwhelming at first. Do I need any special equipment? How long should I meditate for? What’s the goal exactly? What about those apps – are they any good? Get the...
Saturday 26 September
12:30-18:30
Treat yourself to a day ‘offshore’ and away at the beautiful setting of St Mary’s island. Surrounded by sea, sky and seals, gain experience of the essential Buddhist teachings on the building inner peace and strength of patience. Through these guided meditations,...
October 2026
Sunday 04 October
10:00-13:00
Learn the essentials of meditation. Establishing a regular meditation practice can seem overwhelming at first. Do I need any special equipment? How long should I meditate for? What’s the goal exactly? What about those apps – are they any good? Get the...
Friday 09 October
19:30 - 12:00
NKT-IKBU International Fall Festival 2026. Our Real Heart Jewel. Je Tsongkhapa Empowerment with teachings on Faith in Guru Tsongkhapa and the Blessed Practice of the Migtsema Request Prayer with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong at Kadampa Meditation Center Spain in Málaga
Sunday 18 October
10:00-13:00
Following on from the teachings given at the Fall Festival 2026 in Malaga, Gen Norden will give an explanation of the essential Kadampa practice of Heart Jewel including the migstema prayer - a powerful daily practice for receiving blessings, connecting with the...
August 2026
Talk and meditation with visiting Buddhist nun Gen Kelsang Chogma. Our wish to be happy and free from problems underpins everything that we do, and all the key...
Tuesday 25 August
19:00-20:30
How to Start a Daily Highest Yoga Tantra Practice class with Gen Norden. Instruction, guided meditation and Q and A for those new to HYT or those wishing...
Wednesday 26 August
10:30-12:30
How to Start a Daily Highest Yoga Tantra Practice class with Gen Norden. Instruction, guided meditation and Q and A for those new to HYT or those wishing...
Thursday 27 August
18:30-20:30
Freedom from Self-Limiting Beliefs. Relax and get away from it all with a Compassion Centre meditation weekend away with Gen Norden at Madhyamaka KMC in the Yorkshire Wolds....
Friday 28 August
19:00 - 13:00
September 2026
Prajnaparamita empowerment with Kadam Bridget Heyes, NKT-IKBU National Spiritual Director for the UK. A special weekend where we come together from all over the UK to receive blessings,...
Friday 04 September
19:30 - 12:30
Learn the essentials of meditation. Establishing a regular meditation practice can seem overwhelming at first. Do I need any special equipment? How long should I meditate for? What’s...
Saturday 12 September
14:00-16:30
Treat yourself to a day ‘offshore’ and away at the beautiful setting of St Mary’s island. Surrounded by sea, sky and seals, gain experience of the essential Buddhist...
Saturday 26 September
12:30-18:30
October 2026
Learn the essentials of meditation. Establishing a regular meditation practice can seem overwhelming at first. Do I need any special equipment? How long should I meditate for? What’s...
Sunday 04 October
10:00-13:00
NKT-IKBU International Fall Festival 2026. Our Real Heart Jewel. Je Tsongkhapa Empowerment with teachings on Faith in Guru Tsongkhapa and the Blessed Practice of the Migtsema Request Prayer...
Friday 09 October
19:30 - 12:00
Following on from the teachings given at the Fall Festival 2026 in Malaga, Gen Norden will give an explanation of the essential Kadampa practice of Heart Jewel including...
Sunday 18 October
10:00-13:00
What can I expect?
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Our weekend courses are suitable for both beginners and those who have previous experience of meditation.
Each session consists of guided meditations and and practical talks.
There is time in between sessions for tea, coffee and conversation, as well as to browse our book and gift shop.
We recommend that you book in advance online to reserve a space, but if there is room you can also pay on site by card or cash when you arrive.
You don’t need to wear any special clothes – come as you are! You choose whether you want to sit on a chair, or a meditation cushion on the floor.
Lunch is not usually included in our weekend courses, but there are several lunch options.
There is a microwave in the social area that you are welcome to use (Note: it is a Buddhist Meditation Centre so we ask everyone to only eat vegetarian food at the Centre.)
There are several cafes to have lunch at on Station Road, just a short walk down the street.
Tea, coffee and snacks are provided at Compassion Centre.
In case of cancellation within seven days of the course there is no refund, but the course fee can be redesignated for another course within 6 months of the unattended course.
