Buddhist Meditation in Newcastle upon Tyne
"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.
On the move...
Compassion Centre have moved a few doors up the hill to no 2 Station Road.
We have taken over what used to be Steel's Cycles. The new premises gives us more space, which is badly needed as we have been bursting at the seams at recent day courses. Volunteers have been working very hard over the past month to prepare the shrine, meditation space and communal areas. A big thanks to all. Pictures of the new venue will be posted here over the next couple of days.
Please feel free to drop in any time. The shop is open Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm.
Telephone 0191 284 3501.
Lamrim Retreat - Sunday 4th to Saturday 10th January 2009
In this retreat we will meditate as a group guided by Gen Sherab in a way that will help us to unlock the true meaning and power of the meditations explained in the New Meditation Handbook. This is a great opportunity to develop and deepen our experience of truly wonderful minds.
Sunday session times are:-
| 5.00 - 6.15pm |
| 6.45 - 8.00pm |
Session times Monday to Friday are:-
| 7am to 8.15am |
| 6pm to 7.15pm |
| 7.45pm to 9pm |
Saturday session times are:-
| 9.00 - 10.15am |
| 10.45 - 12noon |
| 12.30 - 2pm Wishfulfilling Jewel - Chanted Prayers |
Winter Term
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.
Books and CDs
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 |
