All classes recommence week beginning Monday 7th April.
This is a seven week term and it ends Thursday 22nd May.
This page just gives class times and venues. For information on teachers please see the teachers page. For information on venue locations, please see the venues page.
Whickham 10am - 11.15am Introduction to meditation with Kelsang Sherab.
South Gosforth 7pm with Kelsang Sherab. This class takes general Buddhist principles to a deeper level. It is not suitable for beginners.
We have day courses about once a month. This is an opportunity to deepen our experience of meditation. For details of our next day course click here.
Classes begin with a simple guided meditation exercise to reduce stress, tension, and distractions. This is followed by a discussion on how to apply Buddhist principles in daily life. Finally, there is a guided meditation designed to help us gain deeper experience of the subject of the class.
After the class there is a chance to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee while relaxing or discussing the ideas presented in the class with the teacher and other participants.
All the classes listed here are drop in classes and are open to everyone. You do not need any previous experience to attend, nor do you need to pre-register. Just choose a class and come along.
In order to cover the costs for running these classes we request a donation of £5 /£3 (low/unwaged). However, please do not feel unable to come due to a lack of funds.
Why not come along and see for yourself what meditation can do for you?
Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso has designed three special spiritual programs for the systematic study and practice of Kadampa Buddhism that are especially suited to the modern world: the General Programme (GP), the Foundation Programme(FP), and the Teacher Training Program(TTP). At Compassion Centre, we offer students the opportunity to follow the General and Foundation Programmes.
The General Programme provides a basic introduction to Buddhist view, meditation, and practice that is suitable for beginners. It also includes advanced teachings and practices from both Sutra and Tantra.
The General Programme is currently taught at several venues throughout the Tyne and Wear area.
The Foundation Programme, currently held on Friday evenings and Saturday Mornings at Compassion Centre, provides an opportunity to deepen our understanding and experience of Buddhism through a systematic study of Buddhist texts. Currently, we are studying Joyful Path of Good Fortune, a commentary to Atisha's Lamrim instructions, the stages of the path to enlightenment.
Students on the Foundation Programme must usually purchase a Centre Card , Currently £35 per month, usually paid by Standing Order, which entitles the holder to attend all classes held by Compassion Centre free of charge. For further information on the purchase of a Centre Card, please contact Compassion Centre
Week long refuge retreat Sunday 11th May - Saturday 17th May more details to follow
Sunday April 20th 2008 - The Wisdom of Love - a Day Course