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
This class presents Buddha's ancient wisdom for our busy modern times; it includes teachings and meditations that we can use to solve our daily problems, improve our relationships and fulfil our human potential.
Where: KMC Wales, Online (live and catch-up)
When:Monday Evenings 7.30pm with online catch-up available for 7 days
Class Length: 1 hr 15min
Class Fee: £6
Class Format:Classes consist of guided meditations together with advice how to apply Buddhist wisdom to our daily life. Suitable for everyone.
Suitable: Everyone
Tuesday Evening Class
Enjoy two guided mediations that help to relax body and mind and to discover a special experience of inner peace.
Where: KMC Wales
When:Tuesday Evenings 7.30pm
Class Length: 1 hr
Class Fee: £5
Class Format:The session also includes a brief introduction to the meditations. Suitable for everyone.
Suitable: Everyone
Friday Lunchtime Meditation
An opportunity to take a short break from whatever you are doing and bring some calm and focus into your day.
Where: KMC Wales
When:Friday Lunchtimes at 12.30pm
Class Length: 30min
Class Fee: £3
Class Format:The classes include a brief introduction followed by a guided meditation.
Suitable: Everyone
World Peace Hour
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:In-person at KMC Wales
When:Thursday Mornings 10.30am
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. They are suitable both for those new to meditation and for those with a wealth of experience. Refreshments are included in the breaks.
Where:In-person at KMC Wales
When:Saturdays 10am
Class Length: Day Courses 6 hours, Half Day Courses 3 hours
Class Fee: Half Day Course £12, Day Course £17
Class Format:Class consist of guided meditations together with teachings on a particular topic
Suitable: Everyone
Dosbarthiadau Myfyrdod
Cyfle i ddysgu sut i fyfyrio a datblygu meddwl heddychlon.
Ble:Mewn person yng CMK Cymru bob mis
Pryd:Nos Wener 7pm
Hyd y dosbarth: 1 awr
Cost: £5
Dosbarth: yn cynnwys myfyrdod gyda chyngor o ddysgeidiaeth Bwdha ar sut i gadw meddwl heddychlon yn ein bywydau prysur.
Yn addas: i bawb
Monday Evening Class
This class presents Buddha's ancient wisdom for our busy modern times; it includes teachings and meditations that we can use to solve our daily problems, improve our relationships and fulfil our human potential.
Where: KMC Wales, Online (live and catch-up) When:Monday Evenings 7.30pm with online catch-up available for 7 days Class Length: 1 hr 15min Class Fee: £6 Class Format:Classes consist of guided meditations together with advice how to apply Buddhist wisdom to our daily life. Suitable for everyone. Suitable: Everyone
Tuesday Evening Class
Enjoy two guided mediations that help to relax body and mind and to discover a special experience of inner peace.
Where: KMC Wales When:Tuesday Evenings 7.30pm Class Length: 1 hr Class Fee: £5 Class Format:The session also includes a brief introduction to the meditations. Suitable for everyone. Suitable: Everyone
Friday Lunchtime Meditation
An opportunity to take a short break from whatever you are doing and bring some calm and focus into your day.
Where: KMC Wales When:Friday Lunchtimes at 12.30pm Class Length: 30min Class Fee: £3 Class Format:The classes include a brief introduction followed by a guided meditation. Suitable: Everyone
World Peace Hour
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:In-person at KMC Wales When:Thursday Mornings 10.30am 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. They are suitable both for those new to meditation and for those with a wealth of experience. Refreshments are included in the breaks.
Where:In-person at KMC Wales When:Saturdays 10am Class Length: Day Courses 6 hours, Half Day Courses 3 hours Class Fee: Half Day Course £12, Day Course £17 Class Format:Class consist of guided meditations together with teachings on a particular topic Suitable: Everyone
Dosbarthiadau Myfyrdod
Cyfle i ddysgu sut i fyfyrio a datblygu meddwl heddychlon.
Ble:Mewn person yng CMK Cymru bob mis Pryd:Nos Wener 7pm Hyd y dosbarth: 1 awr Cost: £5 Dosbarth: yn cynnwys myfyrdod gyda chyngor o ddysgeidiaeth Bwdha ar sut i gadw meddwl heddychlon yn ein bywydau prysur. Yn addas: i bawb
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 with recordings available for 7 days afterwards.
We also run classes at other venues. These classes follow the same themes and structure as our Monday evening classes at KMC Wales and currently take place at the following locations:
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.
Other teachers at KMC Wales:
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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