Buddhism and meditation in Cheltenham, Gloucester and Tewkesbury
Happiness and suffering are states of mind, and so their main causes cannot be found outside the mind. The real source of happiness is inner peace.
- Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
Meditation is a method for making our mind calm and peaceful.
Whether you are new to meditation or are an experienced meditator looking for advice on improving, everyone is welcome to attend our classes and benefit from the techniques and advice on offer. Our classes are especially suitable for those who have busy lifestyles and would like to learn to meditate to improve the quality of their lives.
The benefits of meditation include:
- Reduced stress and anxiety
- Deeper relaxation
- Improved concentration
- Ability to deal with anger
- Better relationships
- Calm and peaceful states of mind
- Find real happiness and contentment for yourself…
- …and the ability to share it with others
Within these meditation practices you can find simple relaxation techniques and profound methods to attain uncontaminated, everlasting bliss. Kadampa Buddhism has the entire inner path to the supreme inner peace of a Buddha’s enlightenment.
To attend a meditation class in Cheltenham, Gloucester or Tewkesbury, simply click on the link for Local Meditation Classes and choose the most convenient time and location.
Exciting times
Establishing the first Kadampa Buddhist Centre in Gloucestershire
Latest news
Special event
Gen Kelsang Chonden teaching in Cheltenham
Upcoming events in Cheltenham:
Day course with Gen Chonden on the practice of "Offering to the Spiritual Guide"
Sunday 18 May
Living Meaningfully, Dying Joyfully
Saturday 21 June
Basics of Buddhism
Saturday 05 July
Special courses worth travelling to:
UK courses with Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso