Nagarjuna Kadampa Meditation Centre Thornby

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Forgiving yourselves and others half-day course
Date: Sunday 23rd September Time: 10.30am ŌĆō 1.15pm Cost: ┬Ż20 including a delicious vegetarian lunch... Let go of the past and move forward unencumbered by regrets or resentments. https://meditateinnorthants.com/ŌĆ”/forgi ving-yourselves-andŌĆ”/
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Summer is not over quite yet in our gardens!

Stop the week and start the weekend with a relaxing meditation followed by a gourmet three-course vegetarian meal.

Special Events at Nagarjuna Centre http://p0.vresp.com/E5H4Lr

A painting group came out this summer to spend a day in our grounds, and they've shared their lovely work with us.

Quote for the day

A pheasant enjoying the crab-apples on the front lawn

Our garden is still producing plenty of fruit and veg for our courses

We have a delicious-sounding menu for our Indian themed Stop the Week this Friday:
Starter: Bhaji with rhaita
Main: Cauliflower and potato curry, sag paneer, and all the trimmings
... Dessert: a delightful surprise!
There is still time to book a place: https://meditateinnorthants.com/pŌĆ”/2018 -09-14-stop-the-week/
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Learn the secret of inner peace at our mindfulness half day course this Sunday: https://meditateinnorthants.com/ŌĆ”/mindf ulness-half-day-couŌĆ”/

Let go of the past and move forward unencumbered by regrets or resentments.
This half-day workshop will include guided meditations and practical teachings on how to apply meditation to all our daily activities. It will be a perfect introduction to mindfulness meditation.

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Our last silent retreat day for this year will take place this Saturday from 10.30am - 4pm. Come and enjoy three sessions of guided meditation and lots of time for peaceful contemplation.
https://meditateinnorthants.com/ŌĆ”/silen t-retreat-day-8th-sŌĆ”/

We are delighted to welcome some staff from the University of Leicester to spend the day with us and amongst all the meditation we got to make mandalas

Foundation Programme in Stony Stratford is just beginning the study of Joyful Path of Good Fortune - a very auspicious start to the new term! Classes are held every Tuesday from 7 - 9pm.
https://meditateinnorthants.com/ŌĆ”/stŌĆ” /foundation-programme/ŌĆ”

Foundation Programme in-depth study class on Thursday evenings
A new section of the book - A perfect opportunity to join!
Part II of The New Heart of Wisdom will begin on 13th September. This is an accessible and practical presentation of the stages of the path meditations. You are welcome to come to a couple of classes before deciding whether to join, so please do come along and see if it suits you.
... https://meditateinnorthants.com/ŌĆ”/stuŌĆ ”/foundation-programme/
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We visited yesterday and what a beautiful place it is. Peaceful, fantastic grounds & kind, friendly staff. Very suitable as a Buddhist Centre. There is a temporary caf├® whilst the permanent one is being completed.

We attended the open day today and was totally in awe as so as I arrived as the scent from the many lavender bushes floated on the wind. Such a tranquil location and beautiful building. Looking forward to attending a stop the week event

This is a great place to go and relax, the guys make you feel so welcome and go out of there way to help you get the best out of your stay .

This centre is a beautiful, tranquil place surrounded by lovely countryside.

The people here are, themselves, amazing human beings who are always welcoming, never judgemental and a joy to be with.

Nagarjuna KMC Kelmarsh it's a peaceful place with a cute cafe and kind people around, including amazing teachers .

I would definitely recommend this place to someone who is interested to learn meditation :)

My first visit and definitely not my last! Wonderfully welcoming and a fantastic workshop, a visit leaves you feeling like you've been wrapped up in a warm blanket and stripped of all your worries.

Magical place.. Attended their wonderful, informative and warm Open Day... Can't wait to go back.

Kelmarsh



Blue skies, white cloud welcome

Northampton's lofty trees part

as we weave through woods

pine and oak lead to the old manor.



Door opens, smells surround

coffee and josticks,

cakes and sandwiches

served and waiting.



Friendly chatter, long corridors

monks shaven heads, sandled feet

doors open, quiet classes

cross legged teacher talks of peace.



I concentrate on breathing

in, feel cool oxygen hit,

out, pressure eases

worries drift, I centre

on the motion and the stillness.

Just got home today from completing the introduction to Buddhism course , both my partner and myself truly enjoyed the course and the vegetarian lunch was tasty. Looking forward too attending other courses in the 2016 programme.

I've only visited the world peace cafe at the centre. It wonderful place, filled with many faces from far and wide and offers a pure sense of peace and tranquillity that appears to be lacking in our modern day needy society.

I've had a fabulous weekend. I slept well had interesting teachings and felt part of a family and have made some lovely friends and I can't wait to do it again. I feel so much calmer inside . Thank you so much

I went to the relaxing weekend. Where we meditated regularly, socialised and relaxed. It was a beautifully magical experience, that has and will encourage me to develop further to enhance my being and project enthusiastically throughout my life. I only have compassion, understanding and wisdom that no I can pass on to people in need and everyone. I now am a student of this practise. #allyouneedislove

I have only recently started attending lessons and meditation sessions but have already found it to have had such a positive influence on everything in my life. The energy there is so very gentle and nurturing and the people so welcoming, a wonderful experience every time I go.

I attended the half day course on Sunday which included 4 meditations and talks on how to meditate and a wonderful cooked lunch. Perfect for a beginner. What an amazing place to be to start a new journey. The grounds are fantastic and the cafe serves the most amazing coffee and cake. All run by volunteers. I'm telling all my friends about it. ’┐Į

Fabulous day at this amazingly relaxing place. Felt rejuvenated. Will definitely be back. Thank you to all.

Attended a fantastic half day Learn to Meditate course yesterday. I can't wait to return again. Our teacher was brilliant. Thank you for a great day.

A wonderful place of peace and learning. Attended a wonderful talk on overcoming anxiety. Looking forward to attending the meditation course.

A very tranquil place to be! Well worth a visit! Get tea room and shop too.

A tranquil environment, very warm friendly and so welcoming. Wonderful people with the time to listen & talk. I highly recommend a visit and the drop in meditation session at Lunch time....

We visited yesterday and what a beautiful place it is. Peaceful, fantastic grounds & kind, friendly staff. Very suitable as a Buddhist Centre. There is a temporary caf├® whilst the permanent one is being completed.

We attended the open day today and was totally in awe as so as I arrived as the scent from the many lavender bushes floated on the wind. Such a tranquil location and beautiful building. Looking forward to attending a stop the week event

This is a great place to go and relax, the guys make you feel so welcome and go out of there way to help you get the best out of your stay .

This centre is a beautiful, tranquil place surrounded by lovely countryside.

The people here are, themselves, amazing human beings who are always welcoming, never judgemental and a joy to be with.

Nagarjuna KMC Kelmarsh it's a peaceful place with a cute cafe and kind people around, including amazing teachers .

I would definitely recommend this place to someone who is interested to learn meditation :)

My first visit and definitely not my last! Wonderfully welcoming and a fantastic workshop, a visit leaves you feeling like you've been wrapped up in a warm blanket and stripped of all your worries.

Magical place.. Attended their wonderful, informative and warm Open Day... Can't wait to go back.

Kelmarsh



Blue skies, white cloud welcome

Northampton's lofty trees part

as we weave through woods

pine and oak lead to the old manor.



Door opens, smells surround

coffee and josticks,

cakes and sandwiches

served and waiting.



Friendly chatter, long corridors

monks shaven heads, sandled feet

doors open, quiet classes

cross legged teacher talks of peace.



I concentrate on breathing

in, feel cool oxygen hit,

out, pressure eases

worries drift, I centre

on the motion and the stillness.

Just got home today from completing the introduction to Buddhism course , both my partner and myself truly enjoyed the course and the vegetarian lunch was tasty. Looking forward too attending other courses in the 2016 programme.

I've only visited the world peace cafe at the centre. It wonderful place, filled with many faces from far and wide and offers a pure sense of peace and tranquillity that appears to be lacking in our modern day needy society.

I've had a fabulous weekend. I slept well had interesting teachings and felt part of a family and have made some lovely friends and I can't wait to do it again. I feel so much calmer inside . Thank you so much

I went to the relaxing weekend. Where we meditated regularly, socialised and relaxed. It was a beautifully magical experience, that has and will encourage me to develop further to enhance my being and project enthusiastically throughout my life. I only have compassion, understanding and wisdom that no I can pass on to people in need and everyone. I now am a student of this practise. #allyouneedislove

I have only recently started attending lessons and meditation sessions but have already found it to have had such a positive influence on everything in my life. The energy there is so very gentle and nurturing and the people so welcoming, a wonderful experience every time I go.

I attended the half day course on Sunday which included 4 meditations and talks on how to meditate and a wonderful cooked lunch. Perfect for a beginner. What an amazing place to be to start a new journey. The grounds are fantastic and the cafe serves the most amazing coffee and cake. All run by volunteers. I'm telling all my friends about it. ’┐Į

Fabulous day at this amazingly relaxing place. Felt rejuvenated. Will definitely be back. Thank you to all.

Attended a fantastic half day Learn to Meditate course yesterday. I can't wait to return again. Our teacher was brilliant. Thank you for a great day.

A wonderful place of peace and learning. Attended a wonderful talk on overcoming anxiety. Looking forward to attending the meditation course.

A very tranquil place to be! Well worth a visit! Get tea room and shop too.

A tranquil environment, very warm friendly and so welcoming. Wonderful people with the time to listen & talk. I highly recommend a visit and the drop in meditation session at Lunch time....