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Heruka Kadampa Meditation Centre

Coordinates: 51°34′18″N 0°11′55″W / 51.5716°N 0.1987°W / 51.5716; -0.1987
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Heruka Kadampa Meditation Centre

Heruka Kadampa Meditation Centre (KMC) is member of the New Kadampa Tradition of Buddhism operating in North & Central London and in parts of Hertfordshire. Located in Golders Green, the Centre was founded in 1992 aiming "to provide a venue for Kadampa teachings in the London region". Roughly 20 students live and study at Heruka KMC. In addition the main meditation room, the Centre contains a small library and a shop that offers books published by Tharpa Publications, CDs, and artwork, and gifts.[1]

The Centre organises weekly meditation classes at over 15 venues in and around London.[2] The classes feature guided meditations, basic Buddhist teachings, and question-and-answer sessions. Kadam John McBretney serves as the Resident Teacher for the Centre, and is responsible for teaching the main weekly classes taught at the Centre.[3]

Heruka KMC also runs special weekend meditation courses on a regular basis. These courses take a closer look at particular aspects of Buddhism and meditation. In addition, the Centre offers study programmes for the in-depth study of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso's commentaries to Buddhist texts, and regular meditation retreats. Pujas, or chanted meditations, are also regularly held at the Centre.

Heruka KMC is a member of the New Kadampa Tradition, which comprises over 1,100 Centres and classes around the globe.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Publishers of Books on Buddhism & Meditation - Tharpa Publications UK".
  2. ^ "Meditation Classes Online & Livestreamed | Weekly Beginners Classes".
  3. ^ "Heruka Kadampa Meditation Centre in North London".
  4. ^ "Centers of Modern Buddhism - Kadampa Buddhism". Archived from the original on 15 November 2019.
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51°34′18″N 0°11′55″W / 51.5716°N 0.1987°W / 51.5716; -0.1987