Duldzin Dragpa Kadampa Buddhist Centre is the main Kadampa Buddhist Centre in East Herts and Essex and a member of the New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union, an international association of Mahayana Buddhist study and meditation centres that follow the Kadampa Buddhist tradition founded by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. The centre offers weekly meditation classes, Foundation Programme and chanted meditation sessions (pujas) which are suitable for everyone.
Kadampa Buddhism
is a Mahayana Buddhist tradition founded by the great Indian Buddhist master Atisha (AD 982-1054). The Kadampa tradition was later promoted by the renowned Tibetan scholar Je Tsongkhapa and his followers, who became known as the 'New Kadampas'. To this day New Kadampas around the world study Je Tsongkhapa's teachings and strive to emulate his pure example.
Weekly meditation classes
The centre offers weekly Kadampa Buddhist meditation classes which include guided meditations, explanations of Buddha's teachings and questions & answers. They focus on how to apply meditation in day-to-day life. Classes are suitable for all levels of experience and are held in: Bishop Stortford, Chelmsford, Epping, Romford and Walthamstow.
In-depth study programme
The centre offers Foundation Programme (FP) which provides an opportunity to deepen our understanding and experience of Buddhism through a systematic study of texts written by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. FP will be held regularly on Sundays from 9.00am to 1.15pm.
Prayers for world peace These chanted sessions (pujas) at the Centre are very beautiful
prayers sung in English with
great meaning and dedicated
to the happiness and welfare of
all living beings. The sessions
are held on Sundays at 2.15pm.
Everyone is welcome.