"Until now we have cherished ourself above all others, and for as long as we continue to do this our suffering will never end. However, if we learn to cherish all beings more than ourself we shall soon enjoy the bliss of enlightenment." - Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
Compassion Buddhist Centre is a non profit organisation that was founded by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso in Newcastle in 1996. It is a member of the New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU).
We run study programs and meditation classes as well as various special events throughout the year. We also hold regular chanted meditations and retreats.
The topic for our meditation classes this term is "Advice for a Good Life": When we discover the truth about our human potential and explore our unique capacity for goodness, honesty and virtue, we can turn around our current daily problems and difficult relationships. This terms classes will give us practical instructions on how to change so we can be free from our problems and live a good life.
Term runs April 20th to July 18th excluding term break (17th May - 31st May).
Wisdom helps in all our spiritual practices. In The Condensed Perfection of Wisdom Sutra, Buddha says 'Wisdom goes before the practice of giving. Likewise, it goes before the practice of moral discipline, patience, effort and concentration.' Wisdom is a virtuous, intelligent mind that functions to recognize objects unmistakenly. Since all problems and suffering arise from ignorance, wisdom is our best friend. Become acquainted with this best friend in a day course that will demonstrate how to train in the practice of Higher Wisdom.
The day course will run from 10:00 to 16:00 (Please register between 09:30 and 10:00). There will be break for lunch and and a tea break in the morning and the afternoon. Suggested donation: £18.50 (Concessions available) with a vegetarian lunch included. PLEASE BOOK EARLY as space is limited. Venue: Compassion Meditation Centre, 2 Station Road, Newcastle, NE3 1QD - For more info please call 0191 284 3501 (Mon-Fri 10.00 am to 6.00pm & Sat 11.00am to 5.00pm )
We are stocking all our usual range of goods, plus we have a selection of second handbooks. We have also joined the North East Organic Growers box scheme. So if you would like to benefit from some healthy, locally produced fruit and veg, then drop in or call us to enquire about how to join in.
Please feel free to drop in any time. The shop is open Monday to Friday, 10am to 6pm, Sat 11am to 5pm.
Telephone 0191 284 3501.
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday during term we practice Heart Jewel. It is a lovely way to wind down after the day and prepare for the evenings meditation class. Please feel free to come along and join us, everybody is welcome. The new start time is 5.45pm.
Why not drop into our shop to pick up a copy of our newest CD. Meditation for Relaxation contains 3 guided meditations to relax body and mind as well as a 16-page explanatory booklet. The meditations are easy to follow and can be practised by anyone:
| Inner Peace ~ 12 mins |
| Pure Light ~ 15 mins |
| Inspiration~ 16 mins |
Compassion Centre shop now stocking NEOG fruit and veg. Please contact for more details.