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Courses & Events
Explore our weekend courses, workshops and events where we focus on different themes of meditation and Buddhism.
Explore different ideas
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
October 2026
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...
November 2026
Sunday 08 November
10:00-13:00
There may be cloudy November skies outside, but we can still have an open, clear blue sky state of mind. By training in meditation on the clarity of our own mind we learn to connect with a deep peace and the potential...
Sunday 15 November
10:00-13:00
Special Event: Refuge Vow Ceremony with Gen Norden. More information coming soon.
December 2026
Saturday 19 December
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...
January 2027
Monday 04 January
All day
Start the year with a beautiful week away in meditation retreat at Middleton Hall near Belford, Northumberland. This guided retreat offers a unique chance to pause, reflect, and delve into the profound meaning of the Migtsema Prayer.
Saturday 16 January
14:00-16:30
Find peace of mind. Beginners meditation workshop. 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?...
October 2026
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
November 2026
There may be cloudy November skies outside, but we can still have an open, clear blue sky state of mind. By training in meditation on the clarity of...
Sunday 08 November
10:00-13:00
Special Event: Refuge Vow Ceremony with Gen Norden. More information coming soon.
Sunday 15 November
10:00-13:00
December 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...
Saturday 19 December
14:00-16:30
January 2027
Start the year with a beautiful week away in meditation retreat at Middleton Hall near Belford, Northumberland. This guided retreat offers a unique chance to pause, reflect, and...
Monday 04 January
All day
Find peace of mind. Beginners meditation workshop. Establishing a regular meditation practice can seem overwhelming at first. Do I need any special equipment? How long should I meditate...
Saturday 16 January
14:00-16:30
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.
