Welcome to Amitabha Centre
based in Bristol - an active and flourishing Buddhist
community.
Everyone is welcome to attend the meditation classes and
benefit from the techniques taught at them. These teachings
are of value to everyone because we all need inner peace
and the happiness it brings. The classes cover all aspects
of Buddhist thought and meditation and are held in Bristol
and throughout the southwest region. Whether you're new to
Buddhism or an experienced Buddhist meditator you are welcome
to learn more.
Meditation helps you: 
- Find inner peace, real happiness and contentment for
yourself . . . . . . and the ability to share it with
others
- Cope with the pressures and stresses of work and modern
life
- Develop mental clarity, concentration, and focus
- Relate to others in a calm, caring, and constructive
manner
- Understand why meditators are so happy
Within these meditation practices you
can find simple relaxation techniques and profound methods
to attain uncontaminated, everlasting bliss. Kadampa Buddhism has the entire inner path to the supreme inner peace of
a Buddha's enlightenment.
What is meditation ?
What does Amitabha mean?
Amitabha is the name of the Buddha of infinite
light. He abides in the Pure Land of Bliss (Sanskrit. Sukhavati). He is the manifestation of the vajra speech of all Buddhas. He is an aspect of the enlightened mind. He has a red -coloured body. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso gave the name to the centre when it was established in the early 1990s
See some photos here
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Interesting events coming up soon...
Our events for September are now on the events page
Free Public Talk 
What is meditation?
How can meditation solve my problems?
Try some simple Meditations.
Ask questions.
Refreshments provided.
Thursday 2nd September 7:30pm - With Gen Kelsang Chonden
UK Dharma Celebration 9th - 12th September
Click on the button for more details.
Amitabha Centres Sponsored Walk September 26th
Click here for details.
Friday 8th - Sunday 10th October -Wisdom retreat with Gen Kelsang Chonden at Madhyamaka KMC, Yorkshire
An opportunity to dive into an Ocean of Nectar and become more familiar with the selflessness of persons.
This wisdom is the ultimate panacea that will solve all our problems, quickly, easily and completely. Click here for more details and booking.
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What's going on? Take a look at the 2010 programme to see what is coming up.
Last
update of this site ... September 1st
World Peace Cafe Bristol 
The World Peace Café here in Bishopston, Bristol is open on Monday to Saturday 11am-4pm with an exciting range of light and tasty meals and snacks, produced with organic food and fairly traded as far as possible. All in addition to a large variety of delicious hot and cold drinks and blissful cakes.
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