Kadampa Meditation Centre

I'm always struck by the friendliness and help I receive here. The teachings are straightforward and thought-provoking. It makes me think deeply about my purpose in the world and how to lead a more meaningful life. We also have fun and try not to take ourselves too seriously.

I have been attending the meditation centre for 3+ years now and love it. The people are so friendly, it is nice and relaxed there is something for everyone whether you are a beginner or an advanced practitioner. Highly recommend it.

I love the place and the teachings. There is no pressure at all to take up or convert to Buddhism, and I know some agnostics who go because the meditations and coping techniques really help them.I have found it warm and respectful. We're all there for different reasons, and probably take away different things from he sessions.I've found, unlike a lot of faiths, I can ask very challenging questions on the texts and teachings, rather than offence being taken, they are met with consideration and approached logically.From what I have seen, all are welcome, regardless of faith or background.There's no pressure on taking on-board everything, even if you only find 1 or 2 small things that you feel might make life a little easier, then it's worth it. Our sanity and happiness is worth a little investment from time to time.The centres approach is that they just want to be able to help people find a less painful way through their life, even if that's in really subtle ways. We don't have to change our life style at all, we just examine the way we think about things.

A well established Centre suitable for people with different levels of meditation experience - Gen Nyingpo is a wonderful teacher. Highly recommended!

A very welcoming and friendly place, full of peace and serenity. They accept all faiths and non faiths and don't try to ram their version of Buddhism down your throat either. The weekly sessions, with a mild Buddhist flavour are a great retreat from the stresses of daily life. I highly recommend them.

Wonderful place, full of peace and where we can attend great classes, learn beautiful teachings and meet lovely equally-minded people.

★★★★★ NKT is NOT Kadampa Buddhism, but a Western sect made up by a Tibetan rebel with NO followers in Tibet. It is highly appealing to young and vulnerable people.From WIKIPEDIA:...critics have described The New Kadampa Tradition as a breakaway sect or cult and argue it is not part of the ancient Kadampa Tradition but a split from the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism."[48] Tibetologist Thierry Dodin has described the NKT as a cult

In this crazy world that we are experiencing at the moment, take a little time out and drop in to KMC Reading for a little calming meditation and relaxation. It will help you reset, re-energise and realize what's important in life - inner peace:)

This is such a peaceful and friendly place. Everyone is made to feel welcome and the meditation classes really help to understand how we can solve our daily problems from within.

Lovely place. Friendly relaxed atmosphere. Great teachings that helped me to stay peaceful and calm.