Kadampa Meditation Centre Exeter

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Everyone is welcome to Kadampa Meditation Centre Exeter (formerly Pure Land Kadampa Buddhist Centre) a short walk from Exeter city centre.

Web page:www.meditationinexeter.org Kadampa Meditation Centre Exeter (formerly Pure Land Buddhist Centre) was established in 1995 and is part of the New Kadampa Tradition of Mahayana Buddhism, founded by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. We are located in St James, Exeter, within 20 minutes walking distance of the City Centre and close to the University and St James Park train station. We are home t

o a small residential community who share a similar wish to make their lives meaningful by finding lasting peace and happiness from within and helping others to do the same. The Centre is open to the public and has a beautiful meditation room overlooking a sunny back garden providing a place of peace and tranquillity in the heart of the city. Whether you wish to try meditation for the first time, learn about Buddha’s teachings or follow a spiritual path we offer a range of classes and events at the Centre and in other towns in Devon. These include weekly classes and chanted prayers, and regular courses, events, and retreats at the weekends. The teachings are presented in an accessible manner that can be easily integrated into our modern busy lives. Our aim is to help people from all backgrounds and walks of life find inner peace in their lives. Whatever your level of interest, you are most welcome to attend any of our courses.

13/08/2026

✨15th August - Saturday Morning Course with Gen Chonyi

🧘‍♀️Why Meditate?

Meditation makes the mind peaceful and calm but it is so much more than simply a short term feel-good experience. With meditation we can understand our own mind and learn to direct our thoughts in positive and meaningful ways in daily life.

Continental breakfast served in the break (dietary options available - please advise when booking)

Everyone welcome - no previous experience needed.

Session Times ⏰
Session one 10 – 10.45am
Break with breakfast!
Session two 11.30am – 12.30pm

Cost 💰
Standard £15
Students £12
Please book in advance online

Members £3
Please email to book: [email protected]

Seating is on chairs or cushions if you prefer, no special clothing is required although shoes are removed when entering the meditation room.

17/07/2026

Tuesday 4th June 2026 10am-12,30am
🌟Monthly Shrine Change with Clare 🌟
A lovely occasion where the shrine is cleaned and new offerings are set up. Learn why we make offerings and their significance.
No need to book just turn up when you can and stay for as long as you like. See less

09/07/2026

✨Saturday 18 July - Morning Course - with Jan Shorney ✨

🥸🤡Coping with Challenging People🧐🩷

For details and booking: https://meditationinexeter.org/

Learn how to view the difficult people in our life from a fresh perspective! The morning will include meditations that empower us to keep our cool and transform what would normally be challenging circumstances into opportunities to develop inner peace, mental resilience and patient acceptance.

Continental breakfast served in the break.

Everyone welcome - no previous experience needed. Seating on chairs.

⏰Sessions

Session one 10am – 10.45am
Break with breakfast! (vegan and gluten free options available - please advise when booking)
Session two 11.30am – 12.30pm

💰Cost

Standard < £15 - please book online
Students < £12 - please book online
Members < £3 - please email us to book

08/07/2026

☀️ Centre Cherishing - this Friday 10th July with cooling refreshments! Hope to see you then. 😎

Come along for as little or long as you can spare. 🩷

03/07/2026

🏠 Become a Resident at KMC Exeter 🙂

Single room available

Living in the Meditation Centre is a wonderful opportunity to attend meditation classes and courses effortlessly in your own home. To receive teachings, given with clarity and lightness, from our resident teacher Gen Kelsang Chonyi. Enjoy the benefits of living with a small community of likeminded people, cherishing each other and helping the Centre. You do not need to be Buddhist but have an interest in meditation or exploring Buddha’s teachings.
The Centre is located in Lower Pennsylvania, a 20 minute walk to the city centre and 15 minutes to the University. Exeter is a vibrant historic city located in the rolling countryside of Devon and close to the moors and sea.

The rent includes bills and Centre Silver Membership for classes and study programme. Laundry facilities are charged separately.
For more information about the Centre, please follow the link: https://meditationinexeter.org

To apply and for more information contact: Jenny Parsons - [email protected]

24/06/2026

✨ Saturday 4th July - ❤️ Meditations for a Kind Heart ❤️
🧘Morning Retreat with Louis Bartlett🧘

For details and booking
https://meditationinexeter.org/

A beautiful sequence of guided meditations that bring peace to our world and harness the healing power of compassion and love.

To enhance the experience on this course we will keep silence in the breaks between the meditations.

Self-service hot drinks and refreshments included.

⏰Schedule
Session one 10 – 10.40am
Break
Session two 11 – 11.40am
Break
Session three 12 – 12.30pm

💰Cost
Standard £15, Student £12, Member £3 for refreshments

23/06/2026

💥Centre Cherishing - Friday 26th June - Sorry this week's is CANCELLED💥
Next one Friday 3rd July. Hope to see you then. 🙂

22/06/2026

Saturday 27th June 2026 2pm - 4pm
🌟Monthly Shrine Change with Clare 🌟

A lovely occasion where the shrine is cleaned and new offerings are set up. Learn why we make offerings and their significance.

No need to book just turn up when you can and stay for as long as you like.

19/06/2026

𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗗 W𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗘 𝗙𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗔𝗟 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚
Today is the final day to receive the discounted Festival fee when booking for the whole International Kadampa Summer Festival 2026.

A precious opportunity to join thousands of people from around the world at the Mother Centre, receive profound teachings and blessings, and enjoy the extraordinary experience of practising together as a worldwide Kadampa family.

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝟭𝟭:𝟱𝟵𝗽𝗺 (𝗨𝗞 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲), 𝟭𝟵 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲.
Book today and join us this summer.
https://kadampafestivals.org/summer

16/06/2026

Saturday 20th June - Morning Course with Gen Chonyi 10.00am – 12.30pm

For more details and booking: https://meditationinexeter.org/

The Power of Imagination

Everything begins in the imagination! Learn how to harness its power to enrich your life and create a better world. A morning of talks and guided meditations to uplift and inspire!

Vegetarian continental breakfast served in the break. Everyone welcome - no previous experience needed.

Session one 10 – 10.45am
Break with breakfast!
Session two 11.30am – 12.30pm

Address

55 Union Road
Exeter
EX46HU

Telephone

+441392490058

Website