Practical meditation for everyday life
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Class Schedule
Weekend 21-23 August
Following in the Footsteps of Buddha | with Gen Kelsang Lamchen
A truly inspiring retreat where we will draw on Buddha's enlightened insight to explore our own approach to life, its meaning and purpose.
Sessions last 1 hour
Friday: 7:30pm Introduction
Saturday:
9am, 11am 2pm, 4pm
Sunday:
9am, 11am 2pm
£35 for full weekend
£25 for day
£20 under-25 (weekend)
free for members
Weekly Thursdays
Activate your inner calm | with Gen Kelsang Lamchen
Thursdays 7:30-8:30pm
Take a deep dive into awakening a deeply peaceful mind - one that is strong, sustainable and resilient enough to counter stress, anxiety and self doubt while protecting against life's uncertainties and challenges 8 week series of talks, meditations and practical take-aways
7.30-8.30 £8 per class | £5 under-25 | free for members
Sunday 30th August
Unplug | with Gen Kelsang Lamchen
Discover the stillness in the silence on this truly restful, tranquil, no tech silent day retreat.
The day consists of simple, gentle guided meditations to help us mentally restore, recover and deeply rest our minds. Between the sessions relax in the peaceful garden or soak up the silent calmness indoors. Refreshments and a delicious vegan lunch are provided.
Session times: 10:30-11:15 session 1
11:15- 12 break
12-12:45 session 2
1-2pm Lunch
2-2:45pm session 3
2:45-3:15
3:15 - 4pm session 4
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Drop-in guided meditations
Whether you want to learn meditation technique, establish a regular practice, or simply de-stress - we've got you covered.
Beginner-level classes Monday to Saturday
Go deeper on the weekends with our Saturday courses & retreats
Modern Buddhism
Learn about Buddhism and establish a practice on our Study Programmes
World Peace Cafe
The volunteer-run World Peace Café in Bristol is open Monday–Saturday, 11am–3pm.
With a cosy woodburner in winter and a peaceful garden in summer, it’s a warm, welcoming space to relax, connect, and enjoy healthy vegetarian food.
Perfect for a coffee, lunch break, or quiet moment of reflection in the heart of the city.
Lunchtime meditation everyday at 12:30pm.
Classes & Cafe Opening Times
Cafe Open Monday to Saturday:
11am-3pm
Classes Open Monday to Saturday:
Monday | 8.30am-10am, 12:30-1:00pm & 7-8pm
Tuesday | 12:30-1:00pm & 6-6:45pm
Wednesday | 12:30-1:00pm & 6-6:30pm
Thursday | 12:30-1:00pm & 7:30-8:30pm
Friday | 12:30-1:15pm & 6-6:30pm
Saturday | 12:30-1:00pm
Weekend half-day courses & retreats are subject to different timings, please see our Year at a Glance or Weekend page for more info.
Term Dates 2026
KMC Bristol meditation classes & cafe is open during the following dates:
Monday 5 January – Sunday 15 March
Monday 23 March – Sunday 17 May
Monday 01 June – Sunday 19 July
Monday 17 August – Sunday 11 October Monday 19 October – Sunday 20 December