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Maitreya Kadampa Buddhist Centre

Open to everyone, Maitreya Kadampa Buddhist Centre is a special place of peace and refuge, just a few minutes walk from Bexhill’s beautiful sea front. There is a variety of inspiring classes to allow you to develop a meditation practice and access the timeless wisdom of Buddha’s teachings. There are In-depth weekly study programs, chanted prayers and retreats, and a bookshop where you can also get malas, candles and guided meditation downloads.

Maitreya Buddhist Centre is a non-profit registered charity and member of the New Kadampa Tradition, a global organisation founded by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. The Centre is run entirely by volunteers and welcomes people from all faiths and backgrounds to discover how to find lasting happiness from within. 

MEDITATION CLASSES

Weekly drop-in classes helping people find inner peace and happiness in their daily lives

SPECIAL EVENTS

Half-Day Courses, Day Courses, Retreats and Special Events with qualified Kadampa Teachers

IN-DEPTH STUDY

Gain deeper understanding of meditation and Buddha's teachings through systematic study

Resident Teacher

Gen Kelsang Rak-ma is the Resident Teacher at Maitreya Kadampa Buddhist Centre.

Rak-ma has been ordained as a Buddhist nun for 20 years. 
 
She understands how people of this modern world need help and support through Buddhist meditation, and presents the teachings in a clear and down-to-earth way.

Other Teachers

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Deb Latter

Deb is studying on our Foundation Programme. She is appreciated for her warmth and down to earth teachings.

Sammi Gawad

Sammi is studying on our Foundation Programme. He brings a passion and enthusiasm to inspire and encourage all. 

Rosemary Lindfield

Rosemary has a strong desire to share the joy and purpose she has found through her own practice of meditation and Buddhism. She presents meditation and Buddha’s teachings in a practical, kind-hearted and inspirational way.  

Bruce Robinson 

Bruce is an experienced meditation teacher who is valued for his warm and gentle wisdom.

Parking 
There is 2 hour free-parking in the side roads around,  4 hour free-parking towards the top of Buckhurst Rd
and very reasonable all day parking along the seafront and in Endwell Rd