Kadampa Meditation Centre Lancaster

05/08/2026

Little Dharma pearl
"One inspiring teaching each week"
🌟 What is the practice of going for refuge ?

In this context, "going for refuge" means seeking refuge in Buddha, Dharma and sangha. The purpose of this practice is to protect ourself from taking lower rebirth. At the present, because we are human, we are free from rebirth as an animal, hungry ghost or hell being, but is only temporary. We are like a prisoner who gets permission to stay at home for a week, but then has to return to prison. We need permanent liberation from sufferings of this life and countless future lives. This depends upon entering, making progress on and completing the Buddhist path to liberation, which in turn depends upon entering Buddhism.
We enter Buddhism through the practice pot going for refuge. For our practice of refuge to be qualified, while visualising Buddha in front of us we should verbally or mentally make a promise to seek refuge in Buddha, Dharma and Sangha throughout our life. This promise is our refuge vow and is the gatheway through which we enter Buddhism.

Modern Buddhism
Ven. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche

04/08/2026

✨ You're Invited to our OPEN DAY ! ✨

Looking for a little peace and inspiration? Join us for our Open Day at Kadampa Meditation Centre Lancaster!

SATURDAY 15 AND SUNDAY 16 AUGUST 2026 from 11am to 4pm

Come and explore our beautiful meditation centre, enjoy free guided meditation sessions, meet our friendly community, and discover how meditation and Buddhist wisdom can help bring more peace and happiness into everyday life.

Whether you're completely new to meditation or simply curious, EVERYONE IS WELCOME !.

🧘 Free meditation sessions at 12 / 1.30 / 3pm
☕ Refreshments available
💛 A warm welcome awaits

Bring a friend and discover a peaceful place in the heart of Lancaster.
We can't wait to meet you!

30/07/2026

Little Dharma pearl
"One inspiring teaching each week"
🌟 What is Lamrim, the stages of the path to enlightenment and how we practice it?

Lamrim is a special set of instructions that includes all the essential teachings of Buddha Shakyamuni arranged in such a way that all his Hinayana and Mahayana teachings can be put into practice in a single meditation session.

“To follow the Buddhist path to enlightenment there is no need to change our external lifestyle. We do not need to abandon our family, friends or enjoyments and retire to a mountain cave.
All we need to do is change the object of our cherishing.
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 will soon enjoy the bliss of Buddhahood.
The path to enlightenment is really very simple - all we need to do is stop cherishing ourself and learn to cherish others.
All other spiritual realizations will naturally follow from this.”

The New Eight Steps to Happiness
Ven. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche

28/07/2026

Sangha from KMC Lancaster at Summer festival Day 4
𝗣𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗢𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗦
Gen-la Sangden helps us take to heart Venerable Geshe-la’s advice that during this spiritual holiday we should learn how to make ourselves happy and that cherishing others is the method for doing this.

22/07/2026

🌿 Summer Festival Closure Notice 🌿

Our Meditation Centre is now closed while our community enjoys the Annual International Summer Festival, a special time of meditation, teachings and spiritual inspiration.

We look forward to welcoming you back when we reopen on Saturday, 15 August.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support. We wish you a peaceful, joyful summer and hope you find many moments of calm and kindness wherever you are. 💛

See you soon! 🙏

20/07/2026

Little Dharma pearl
"One inspiring teaching each week"
🌟 What are Delusions ?
“Delusions are distorted ways of looking at ourself, other people and the world around us. The way a deluded mind views these phenomena does not accord with reality.
The deluded mind of hatred, for example, views another person as intrinsically bad, but there is no such thing as an intrinsically bad person.
Desirous attachment, on the other hand, sees its object of desire as intrinsically good and as a true source of happiness. If we have a strong craving to eat chocolate, chocolate appears to us to be an intrinsically desirable object. However, once we have eaten too much of it and start to feel sick, it no longer seems so desirable and may even appear repulsive.
This shows that in itself chocolate is neither desirable nor repulsive. It is the mind of attachment that projects onto it all kinds of desirable qualities and then relates to it as if it really did possess those qualities.
All delusions function like this, projecting onto the world their own distorted version of reality and then relating to this projection as if it were true.
When our mind is under the influence of delusions, we are out of touch with reality and are, in a sense, hallucinating.
Since our mind is under the influence of at least subtle forms of delusion all the time, it is not surprising that our lives are so often filled with frustration. It is as if we are continually chasing mirages, only to be disappointed when they do not give us the satisfaction for which we had hoped.

The New Eight Steps to Happiness
Ven. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche

18/07/2026

🌿 **Our Last Two Meditation Classes Before the Summer Break** 🌿

As we head into the summer, we have just two meditation classes remaining before we take a short seasonal break for our annual Summer Festival.

✨ Join us to slow down, breathe deeply, and enjoy some peaceful time together before the holidays begin. Whether you've been coming regularly or would like to drop in, everyone is warmly welcome.

🧘 Our final two classes are the perfect opportunity to relax, recharge, and carry a sense of calm into the summer.
Sunday 19 July - The Happiness Hour
Monday 20 July - How to transform your life

We'd love to see you there! 💚

18/07/2026

A huge **THANK YOU** to everyone who came along to our Fundraiser Film Night last night! 🎬❤️

Your support, generosity, and great company made it such a fantastic evening. It was wonderful to see so many people coming together to support our cause, and we truly appreciate every single one of you.

A big thank you as well to everyone who helped organise the event, volunteered their time and those who contributed in any way to make the night such a success.

We couldn't do it without your continued support. Thank you for helping us make a difference—we hope you all enjoyed the evening, and we look forward to seeing you at our next event!

💙 Thank you again for your amazing support! 💙

16/07/2026

🎬🍿 **There's still time to book!** 🍿🎬

Join us **tomorrow evening** for our **Fundraiser event Movie Night**! It's the perfect chance to enjoy a inspiring play "the life of Buddha" while supporting a fantastic cause.

Bring your family and friends for a fun evening and help us make a difference. ❤️

Seats are filling up fast, so don't wait until it's too late!
📅 Tomorrow Evening
🎟️ Book your tickets now!
Every ticket helps us make a difference. We can't wait to welcome you! 🌟

13/07/2026

🎬✨ **You're Invited to a Special Fundraiser Movie Night!** ✨🙏

Looking for an inspiring evening with family and friends? Join us for a special screening of ***The Life of Buddha*** and be part of a meaningful fundraiser that brings our community together.

Follow the extraordinary journey of Prince Siddhartha as he discovers the path to enlightenment—a timeless story of compassion, wisdom, kindness, and inner peace that continues to inspire people around the world.

💛 **Every ticket you purchase helps support our fundraising efforts for improve the centre** By attending, you're not just watching a movie—you're helping make a positive difference in our community.

📅 **Date:** FRIDAY 17 July
🕒 **Time:** 7pm - 9pm
📍 **Venue:** 31-35 China Street Lancaster

🍿 Bring your family, invite your friends, and enjoy an uplifting evening filled with inspiration, community spirit, and purpose.

🎟️ **Tickets:** https://meditationinlancaster.org/events/movie-night or pay at reception

Please **Like**, **Share**, and **Invite** your friends to help us spread the word. Together, we can make this event a wonderful success!

We can't wait to welcome you! 🙏💛

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