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Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre

Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre

Manjushri KMC Conishead Priory Priory Road (A5087 Coast Road) Ulverston Cumbria LA12 9QQ

RELIGIONS Buddhism

DESCRIPTION OF THE RELIGIOUS SITE

DESCRIPTION
Manjushri KMC is an internationally renowned centre for meditation, where everyone is welcome to enjoy a peaceful environment or join in the many programmes offered throughout the year. Whether you are looking for a day visit to the Buddhist Temple, house or grounds, an introduction to Buddhist meditation, or in depth courses and retreats, Manjushri KMC offers an enjoyable and meaningful experience. Historic Conishead Priory is home to Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre. Visitors to the Centre can enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the romantic gothic house set in fine gardens and extensive woodlands that lead down to the shores of Morecambe Bay. The centre offers a wide range of accommodation including single, twin and dormitory rooms. You can also visit for the day or come on a working visit to experience life in a residential community. Disabled facilities are available. The Temple and ground floor of the main house are wheelchair accessible.
HISTORICAL RELEVANCE
The New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU) is an international association of Mahayana Buddhist study and meditation centres founded by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso in 1991 to offer the practical wisdom of Kadampa Buddhism to the people of our modern world. Through Geshe Kelsang's tireless activities and kindness there are now over 1100 centres and groups offering Buddha's wisdom advice to people in 40 countries across the world. The NKT-IKBU follows the pure tradition of Mahayana Buddhism handed down in an unbroken lineage from Buddha Shakyamuni through the ancient Kadampa teachers Atisha and Je Tsongkhapa and introduced into the West by Geshe Kelsang. The purpose of the NKT-IKBU is to increase the Buddhist faith throughout the world. It is an entirely independent Buddhist tradition that has no political affiliations.
INTER-RELIGIOUS RELEVANCE
Everyone, regardless of their level of experience or background, can benefit from the classes & courses offered on the General Programme. It is a highly accessible programme, designed to address everyday problems with simple and practical advice that makes sense according to our daily experience. If you would like to learn about more extensive levels of study, you may wish to read about the Foundation Programme & Special Teacher Training Programme. The classes provide a basic introduction to Buddhist teachings and meditations. Through these classes we can learn how to use Buddha's advice as a solution to our daily problems. In this way we come to experience a sense of peace and happiness in our lives. Everyone is welcome – you do not need to be a Buddhist to attend, or to benefit from the classes
RELIGIOUS INFLUENCE
Through Geshe Kelsang's tireless activities and kindness there are now over 1100 centres and groups offering Buddha's wisdom advice to people in 40 countries across the world.
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