Regular ongoing Classes
at Amitabha Centre, Bristol, UK
Please follow these links
to other pages for
Introductory
Day courses, Courses
with Gen Chonden, Meaningful
mornings, Special
courses ,
Retreats and study programmes
At the Centre we have a beautiful meditation room with
some blissful Buddha statues. Seating is available on chairs
but for some sessions some people prefer to sit on the
floor. Out of respect for the Buddhas and kindness towards
the people who sit on the carpet we request everyone to
take their shoes off while in the meditation room.
Thursday Evenings
7.30-9pm with Gen Kelsang Chonden
Teacher 
Gen Kelsang Chonden
From August until October 16th
these sessions will look at the classic short text 'Advice from Atisha's Heart'
Atisha was an Indian Buddhist Master who originally established Kadampa Buddhism in Tibet. While in Tibet he gave his disciples this special advice, his most heartfelt and essential teachings in a very special presentation of Buddha's teachings.
We are still experiencing the benefits of his kind actions.
The advice is as relevant today as it was then. The problems people have are in their minds, their attitudes.
Buddha's advice addresses these inner problems, rather than the endless outer difficulties which will never come to an end because every solution applied to them inevitably creates more outer problems.
Fortunately, our inner problems do have an end, if we can follow the liberating path and free our mind from its mistakes.
This precious text is part of the 'Kadampa Way of life' that can be found as a booklet or included as an appendix in many of Geshe Kelsang's books, such as Transform your Life.
'Advice from Atisha's Heart'
Monday evenings 7:00~8:30pm 
 The basics of meditation with Mandy Wright. This is a good
place to start. Its also a good idea to go back to the basics
occasionally and correct any bad habits we may have developed
over the months and years.
These classes are mainly based on Transform Your Life
What
happens at a class?
Facility fee £6
/ £4 conc.
or buy a 'Class Card' and pay for 4 classes in
advance £20 / £12 explanation
of fees
Monday 12.30~1pm
Simply Meditate with Kelsang Shinaye
Relax and be still with an experience of inner peace. This is an opportunity each week to learn and/or practise breathing meditation. We request a facility fee of £1
Tuesdays 12.30 - 1pm
Prayers for World Peace
A gentle introduction to outer and inner peace, some short chanted prayers and a guided meditation from Transform Your Life or Eight Steps to Happiness. No charge
Wednesday 12.30~1pm
Simply Meditate
Relax
and be still with an experience of inner peace. This
is an opportunity each week to learn and/or practise
breathing meditation. We request a facility fee of £1
Thursdays 12.30~1.10pm 
Lamrim meditation class with Kelsang Shinaye
These short classes include some prayers, a talk on one
of the meditations from the 'Stages of the path to enlightenment'
and some meditation. This is the best medicine for the mind available anywhere.
We request a facility fee of £1
Fridays 12:30-1pm
Meditations for a happy mind
With Mandy Wright, We request a facility fee of £1
These classes are a very short version of the Monday classes
Saturdays
4-5pm
Meditation class with Kelsang Dreemay
Please check here for the dates of these classes 
These classes start again on August 30
Some medicine for the mind with a great gentle man of the Dharma.
A wonderful opportunity to have your kids nicely occupied while
you have a relaxing session of inner peace. Afterwards join the other class for a little party.
If you don't have any children to bring along for the kids class just bring yourself.
Facilty fee £2 per family (see below) or per person
Saturdays
4-5pm
Children's Class with Kelsang Lamchen
Please check here for the dates of these classes
These classes start again on August 30
Children
are introduced to Buddhist Teachings on how to develop
and keep a peaceful mind, good heart and find happiness
from within regardless of external situations. The
classes consist of guided meditations, short talks
and discussion.
Suitable
for all ages, younger children are welcome to bring a
well behaved teddy or similar cuddly.
At the same time their parents and others are treated
to a session of inner peace in another room.
At the end we all get together for a party and a chat
with some healthy drinks and snacks provided.
Facilty fee £2 per family or per person
Also in Bristol during University terms..
Monday
afternoons 12pm ~ 1.30pm
At UWE Frenchay Campus
Tuesday evenings
6.30pm ~ 8pm
At Bristol University
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Rinchen studying Joyful Path of Good Fortune