Welcome
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 the beautiful sea front in Bexhill. We offer a variety of inspiring classes and courses that allow you to learn how to meditate, bring real meaning to your life and access the timeless wisdom of Buddha’s teachings. In-depth weekly study programs, chanted prayers and retreats are also provided for people who want to deepen their understanding. The Centre also has a shop with a range of books, meditation CDs and other items for sale.
Maitreya Buddhist Centre is a non-profit registered charity and member of the New Kadampa Tradition – a global organisation founded by Venerable 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.Â
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
Kelsang Rak-ma
Kelsang Rak-ma is the Resident Teacher at Maitreya Kadampa Buddhist Centre.
Rak-ma has been ordained as a Buddhist nun for 17 years and has been practising meditation for nearly 20 years.
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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.
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Rak-ma teaches the week day morning and Wednesday evening classes at Maitreya Centre, as well as regular weekend courses and retreats.
Other Teachers
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Kelsang Dana
Kelsang Dana is a modern Buddhist nun who has been practicing Kadampa Buddhism for many years. She presents Buddha’s wisdom with warmth and insight.
Sammi Gawad
Sammi is a father to two young girls, and an engineer by trade. He has been training and practicing for 4 years, and brings a passion and enthusiasm to the Maitreya Centre, that will inspire and encourage all.
Sammi recently started teaching his oldest daughter mediation, and we are producing a free online series of these sessions, as we feel they’d be an easy way into meditation for children and young adults.
Kelsang Lam-ma
Kelsang Lam-ma first met Kadampa Buddhism in the ’70s and has been practicing ever since. She has engaged in extensive study and meditation and has been an ordained nun since 2004. Lam-ma is well known and liked for her compassion and kindness.
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