What is Meditation?

‘Meditation is a mind that is single-pointedly focused on a virtuous object and whose function is to make the mind peaceful and calm.’
~ Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

What are the Benefits?

Become a happier person

Better Relationships

Improved Confidence

Reduce stress and anxiety

Find Meaning in your Life

‘When the turbulence of distracting thoughts subsides and the mind becomes still, a deep happiness and contentment naturally arises from within’
~ Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

Who can meditate?

Everyone!

How can I start a meditation practice?

At KMC Wales we offer classes and courses that suit the interest of everyone interested in seeking peace in our busy modern world regardless of background or belief.

All the following classes are suitable for anyone starting a practice and for those who already have some familiarity.

They include guided meditations and advice about how to keep a peaceful mind in a busy world.

Hover over the flipboxes to find out more about each type of class.

Monday Evening Class

These classes look at the essential practices of Kadam Lamrim with teachings based on commentaries written by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.

Where: KMC Wales and Online for members

When:Monday Evenings 7.30pm

Class Length: 1 hr 30min

Class Fee: £7

Class Format:This class includes Buddhist prayers and guided meditation.

Suitable: Everyone

Wednesday Evening Class

These classes introduce the art of meditation and how to use Buddha’s advice in our own lives to solve all our daily problems.

Where: KMC Wales and Online for members

When:Wednesday Evenings 7.30pm

Class Length: 1 hr 15 min

Class Fee: £7

Class Format:Class includes two guided meditations and brief teachings.

Suitable: Everyone

30 Minute Meditations

An opportunity to take a short break from whatever you are doing and bring some calm and focus into your day.

Where: KMC Wales and Online for members

When:Monday and Friday Lunchtimes at 12.30pm

Class Length: 30min

Class Fee: £4

Class Format:The classes include a brief introduction followed by a guided meditation.

Suitable: Everyone

Prayers for World Peace

These drop-in free sessions include guided meditation, time for reflection on teachings taken from 'New Eight Steps to Happiness' and special Prayers for World Peace.

Where:KMC Wales and Online for members

When:Sunday Evenings 7.30pm

Class Length: 1hr

Class Fee: free

Class Format:Class consist of guided meditations together with short teaching based from 'New Eight Steps to Happiness.

Suitable: Everyone

Saturday Courses

Our Saturday courses provide an opportunity to explore ideas and receive advice from Buddha's teachings on particular topics.

Where:KMC Wales and other locations, Online for members

When:Saturdays 10am

Class Length: Day Courses 6 hours, Half Day Courses 3 hours

Class Fee: Half Day Course £15, Day Course £23

Class Format:Coursess consist of guided meditations together with teachings on a particular topic

Suitable: Everyone

Friday Evening Talks

A series of engaging talks that dive deep into thought-provoking topics designed to inspire reflection, insight, and inner peace.

Where: KMC Wales and Online for members

When:Friday Evenings 7.30pm

Class Length: 1 hr

Class Fee: £8

Class Format:Talk on the topic of the evening

Suitable: Everyone

Where do the Classes Take Place?

KMC Wales is based in the Uplands area of Swansea and all the above classes and courses take place at this location.

All our classes at KMC Wales are also live streamed via Zoom.

We also run classes and courses at other venues  and currently take place at the following locations:

Cardiff

Thursdays 7.30-8.45pm

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Merthyr

Saturday Courses

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Narberth

Saturday Courses

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Port Talbot

Tuesday Evenings 7.30 to 8.45pm

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How do I progress my Practice?

If you are interested in taking your practice further we offer in-depth study classes – click here to find out more.

Meet Our Teachers

KMC Wales classes and courses are delivered by trained and qualified Kadampa Teachers

Principal Teacher: Kadam Paul Jenkins

The principal Teacher at KMC Wales is Kadam Paul Jenkins.  He is a dedicated student of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso and has been studying and teaching Kadampa Buddhism for over 30 years.  The title “Kadam,” was given to him by Ven Geshe Kelsang indicating that he is a senior lay teacher of the Kadampa Tradition.

Kadam Paul has deep experience of practicing meditation and teaching Kadampa Buddhism at all levels.  He is much loved for the clarity and warmth of his teachings and shows the example of how to integrate Modern Buddhism within a busy, professional, family life.

Kadam Paul was born in North Wales and is a fluent Welsh speaker. His relaxed and friendly approach helps students to easily take the teachings to heart and put them into practice in daily life.

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Sue Jenkins teaches Foundation Programme, our Branch Class in the Mumbles, Lunchtime Meditations and Saturday courses

Juliet Wallis teaches the classes at Newtown.

Malcolm Woodfield Teaches our Branch Class in Llanelli and Saturday Courses.

Kelsang Chopel teaches our Tuesday Evening GP Class.

Paul Davies teaches the class in Caerphilly.

Debs Bence teaches the Lunchtime Meditations.

Ian Kavanagh teaches GP classes and Saturday Courses.

Roland Jones teaches Myfyrdod Hanner Awr.

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