Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche - brings inner peace to this world

Geshe-la, as his students affectionately call him, was ordained as a Buddhist monk at the age of eight and then spent almost forty years in concentrated study and meditation.He has dedicated his entire life to teaching Buddhism and to providing conditions conducive for the study and practice of Buddhas teachings, with the sole aim of helping others discover a meaningful life and solve their problems.

He is the Founder and Spiritual Director of New Kadampa Tradition, International Kadampa Buddhist Union. Geshe-la has written twenty highly acclaimed books that reveal the complete path to enlightenment, trained hundreds of meditation teachers through the Teacher Training Programme, and established almost 900 meditation centres in over 40 countries.

A humble monk, he is made extraordinary by his selfless wish and tireless work for others to have everything they need to follow the spiritual path. Through his instructions Geshe-la shows how we can integrate Buddha's advice into our modern lives and find real, lasting peace and happiness. 

Geshe-la teaches at the UK Spring and Summer  festivals each year,  see below for more info.

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Welcome to the 2006
UK Spring & Summer Festivals of Kadampa Buddhism

Open to everyone, the annual NKT Spring and Summer Festivals are a wonderful opportunity to receive teachings and empowerments directly from the fully realized Buddhist master, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.

The Festivals are joyous occasions attended by people from around the world and from all walks of life. They take place in the beautiful Kadampa Buddhist Temple at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre in the UK.

Manjushri Centre is the mother center of modern Kadampa Buddhism. It is based at Conishead Priory, a large Georgian country house, surrounded by gardens and woodland on the shores of Morecambe Bay.

Nearby is the friendly market town of Ulverston and the English Lake District, an area of outstanding natural beauty.

 Geshe Kelsang said: "We should regard this holiday as very special, not ordinary. During this Festival we can learn how to find happiness from inside - from our mind - through concentrating on teachings and spiritual practice. In particular, we can learn how to develop and maintain a good heart. In this way we can make our summer holiday very special and meaningful."

Spring Festival ,     26 - 29 May  2006
Summer Festival,   21 July  -  5 August  2006

Everyone is welcome!

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Meditation & Buddhism II - Sunday 11th June, 9am-1pm
at Mahasiddha Buddhist Centre

Look out for this inspirational up-coming course with Gen Sangdak.

An introduction to Buddha's teachings on understanding the mind and utilizing our human potential. Gen Sangdak teaches with clarity and lightness, his skilful presentation shows how to tap into the vast world of our own mind and how we can discover and begin to really enjoy our own limitless human potential.  Don't  miss this opportunity to spend the morning with Gen Sangdak in this beautiful and very blessed Kadampa Buddhist Centre.

The Mahasiddha Centre is an extraordinary and very special place with a very beautiful Meditation Room that makes it perfect for spiritual practice.  It is surrounded by peaceful nature, a truly stunning indiginous garden on top of the Malvern hills. 

for more info call Tel.: 031 464 0984  or email us

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The Wheel of  Dharma

After Buddha attained enlightenment, as a result of requests he rose from meditation and taught the so-called first "Wheel of Dharma. These teachings, which include the Sutra of the Four Noble Truths and other discourses, are the principal source of the Hinayana, or Lesser Vehicle, of Buddhism.

Later, Buddha taught the second and third Wheels of Dharma, which include the Perfection of Wisdom Sutras and the Sutra Discriminating the Intention, respectively. These teachings are the source of the Mahayana, or Great Vehicle, of Buddhism.

In the Hinayana teachings, Buddha explains how to attain liberation from suffering for oneself alone. In the Mahayana teachings he explains how to attain full enlightenment, or Buddhahood, for the sake of others. Both traditions flourished in Asia, at first in India and then gradually in other surrounding countries, including Tibet. Now they are also beginning to flourish in the West.

Buddha's teachings, which are known as "Dharma", are likened to a wheel that moves from country to country in accordance with changing conditions and people's karmic inclinations.

The external forms of presenting Buddhism may change as it meets with different cultures and societies, but its essential authenticity is ensured through the continuation of an unbroken lineage of realized practitioners.

Buddha's teachings are said to be like a precious wheel because, wherever they spread, the people in that area have the opportunity to control their minds by putting them into practice.

More information on the Buddha's turning the Wheel of Dharma can be found in Heart of Wisdom and Ocean of Nectar.

The Dharma Wheel is used in Tharpa Publications' logo to symbolize the pure Dharma of Kadampa Buddhism spreading throughout the world through the works of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.

In the center of the Dharma Wheel is the logo of International Kadampa Buddhism - a radiant sun rising behind a snow-clad mountain.

This symbolizes the sun of Kadampa Buddhism, which came from behind the Eastern Snow Mountains, now radiating to many countries throughout the world through the power of Geshe Kelsang's deeds

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this is an ongoing study programme at the Mahasiddha Centre: on Saturdays 2pm - 6.30pm 
Many spiritually inclined people have the sincere wish to deepen their knowledge and experience of Dharma and to gain authentic spiritual realizations through a structured programme of Dharma studies. The Foundation Programme is designed to fulfil this wish. It provides a sytematic presentation of the basic subjects of  Buddhism and forms a perfect basis for a strong daily practice and successful meditation.
Come and and sit in on a class, see for yourself the immense benefit of being part of  this extraordinary  programme.  
We are currently studying the stages of the spiritual path in the text  "Joyful Path of Good Fortune"  
(a commentary to Venerable Atisha's 'Lamp to Enlightenment') by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

 Tel. 031 - 464 0984 or  email us

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Sundays at the Buddhist Centre

Prayers for World Peace  Sundays 10am - 11am ( followed by cafe' )
These beautiful chanted prayers and mantras are dedicated to world peace.  
Everyone is welcome and help make this world a more peaceful place. 

Sunday 7th May      -  Prayers of  Compassion
Sunday 14th May     - Prayers of Wisdom
Sunday 21st  May  -  POWA - Compassionate Prayers for the deceased
                                     then: 11am till lunch:  Centre Cherishing Time
followed by a delicious bring-and-share veg lunch. Come and enjoy volunteering your services to make the Centre beautiful, - this is a place of refuge for many people and your help is greatly appreciated by everyone. This is community time for the benefit of all where everyone can work together and have a very joyous & meaningful morning.  Make sure not to miss the delicious lunch afterwards.

Sunday 28th May     - Prayers for Healing Sickness

 more info: Tel. 031 464 0984  or email us

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Some thinks to think about

  the Buddhist master Geshe Kelsang Gyatso says:

  Geshe Dag Powa said:

   In the Vinaya Sutras Buddha says:

For every action we perform we experience a similar result.

   In Friendly Letter Nagarjuna says:

If anyone who has previously been extremely reckless,
Later practices conscientiousness sincerely,
That person will become pure like a stainless moon.

All of Geshe-las books are available for purchase from the Mahasiddha Centre, alternatively come and make use of our library and enjoy some inner peace and a nice cuppa tea.

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