Hinduism General Links

New Kadampa Tradition (NKT) - An international nonprofit organization that promotes the development of Kadampa Buddhism. Its members are the nearly 600 Kadampa Buddhist Centers worldwide. Find information about Kadampa Buddhist activities.
About Dharma - The study of Dharma helps us to find happiness within ourself. Read through the pages in this site to learn more about Dharma.
Find Peace of Mind - This site explains how to achieve happiness through developing peace of mind and the relationship between inner peace and world peace.
Kadampa Festivals - Offer an opportunity for people of all ages and levels of experience to enjoy a meaningful holiday. Describes upcoming Buddhist Festivals worldwide.

Centers and Monasteries

Kadampa Worldwide Buddhist Meditation Centers - The main hub for the global network of New Kadampa Tradition Buddhist Centers, this site lets you search to find a center near you.

Australia

Melbourne: Kadampa Meditation Centre Australia - The main Kadampa Meditation Centre in Australia. Runs evening classes at venues throughout Melbourne, regular day workshops, weekend meditation retreats and study programmes.

Perth: Dharmapala Buddhist Centre - Learn about classes on Buddhism and meditation, courses and retreats. Provides information about tradition and spiritual leadership.
Sydney: Mahasiddha Centre - Study programs and retreats on meditation and Buddhism, as well as special events and day courses.

Canada

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada - National Kadampa Temple in Mississauga offers meditation courses, study programs, retreats and national festivals.

Buddhist Meditation in Belleville, Ontario - The center offers numerous meditation classes and instruction in Buddhist psychology and philosophy. Everyone is welcome.

Kingston: Kuluta Buddhist Center - The Center offers meditation and study programs in and around Kingston, ON.
Meditate in Ottawa - The Joyful Land Buddhist Centre offers meditation and study programs in Kadampa Buddhism. Located in Ottawa, ON. Classes are informal, and suitable for everyone. No experience of meditation or Buddhist philosophy is necessary.

Montreal: Kankala Buddhist Center - Kankala Buddhist Center is a residential center with a warm and friendly atmosphere, which opened its doors in February '96. It is an ideal place for any wishing to learn how to improve the quality of their day to day life through integrating Buddhist meditation and practice. Meditation classes are given in both English and French. Resident teacher is Guen Kelsang Drenpa.

France

Bouddhisme Kadampa à Nantes - Learn to improve your quality of life and how to apply Bouddha's advice in your daily life. Teachings and meditations take place in Nantes and the surrounding area
Kadampa Bouddhisme et méditation en france - Learn how to improve your quality of life and how to apply Buddhist teachings and meditation to daily challenges. Guided meditations take place all over France.
Kadampa Buddhism & Meditation, French Riviera & Provence regions - Classes, courses, meditations and retreats with qualified teachers. Everyone welcome!

Germany

Dipankara-Zentrum für Kadampa-Buddhismus - The centre for kadampa buddhism in Berlin, Dipankara-Zentrum is located at the 'Höfe am Südstern' in the centre of Kreuzberg, a vibrant area of Berlin and offers a spiritual programme that gives everyone the opportunity to learn how to meditate, and how to develop wisdom and compassion in order to experience deep inner peace.
Losang Zentrum für Kadampa-Buddhismus e.V. - The centre is a member of the New Kadampa Tradition and offers meditation classes and classes about buddhism in Hamburg and other places in the north of Germany.

Ireland

Dublin: Tara Buddhist Centre - Learn to meditate at Tara Buddhist Centre. Meditation classes throughout Dublin and Ireland. Reduce stress, anger and depression.

Malaysia

Compassion Buddhist Meditation Society - Learn about Compassion Buddhist Meditation Society in Jahor Bahru, Malaysia; a friendly, peaceful and relaxed centre where people can hear about the teachings of Buddha, learn how to meditate and develop positive, peaceful states of mind.

New Zeland

New Zealand Kadampa centres - With details of Kadampa Buddhism activity throughout New Zealand and news of forthcoming festivals in Australasia.

Singapore

Odiyana Buddhist Meditation Society - Offers the study and practice of Kadampa Buddhism. Founded by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso and a member of the International Kadampa Buddhist Union.

South Africa

Cape Town: Tushita Buddhist Centre - Tushita Buddhist Center offers classes on Buddhism and meditation throughout the Cape Town area.
Durban: Mahasiddha Kadamapa Buddhist Centre - Contains background information about the centre, upcoming events, tachings and meditation.
Johannesburg: Vajrapani Buddhist Centre - The Centre is situated in the east of Pretoria, in the tranquil and beautiful suburb of Lynnwood Manor, where a community of lay and ordained Buddhists practise Buddhist spirituality in a modern setting. A member of the International Kadampa Buddhist Union.

UK

Bexhill: Maitreya Buddhist Meditation Centre - find classes on Kadampa Buddhism and meditation held in Bexhill and surrounding area. The Centre is a member of the International Kadampa Buddhist Union.
Birmingham: Samantabhadra Kadampa Buddhist Centre - Find inner peace and happiness through meditation and Buddha`s teachings.
Blackpool: Keajra Buddhist Centre - Learn about weekly meditation classes, study programmes and courses at Keajra Buddhist Centre. Also provides information about the New Kadampa Tradition and Resident Teacher.
Bradford: Kashyapa Mahayana Buddhist Centre - Provides meditation classes and teachings in Bradford, Shipley and Pudsey, so that local people can learn about meditation and develop peace of mind.
Brighton: Bodhisattva Centre - Located in the heart of Brighton and Hove. Organises a wide variety of classes based on the meditation techniques of Kadampa Buddhism.
Bristol: Amitabha Kadampa Buddhist Meditation Centre - Regional Buddhist College and Meditation Retreat Centre for South West England.
Buxton: Samudra Buddhist Centre - Features background to centre and teachers, courses and retreats, and information on Buddhism and meditation. Located in Derbyshire, affiliated with the New Kadampa Tradition.
Cantebury: Jampel Center - Information on classes and short descriptions of meditation and Buddhism.
Carlisle: Uma Buddhist Meditation Centre - Learn about meditation classes and courses in Carlisle run by Uma Centre. A member of the New Kadampa Tradition of Buddhism.
Cheltenham & Gloucestershire: Meditation & Buddhism - Classes & courses in meditation & Buddhism in Cheltenham, Gloucester and the surrounding area. Includes information pages on the teachers, Buddhism and Kadampa Buddhism.
Cheshire: Odiyana Buddhist Meditation Centre - Find regular classes on Buddhist meditation, retreats, day courses and study programmes. Also learn about spiritual leadership, meditation, Buddhism and the New Kadampa Tradition.
Chester: Amitayus Buddhist Centre - The Centre provides a peaceful and inspiring environment in which people can learn about meditation and Buddhism, how to meditate and how this can help in daily life.
Co Durham: Atisha Buddhist Meditation Centre - Charity running classes on Meditation and Buddhism in the North East of England belonging to the New Kadampa Tradition of Mahayana Buddhism. Also added meditation to help users understand about content of site.
Cradley Heath: Jangchub Ling Buddhist Meditation Centre - Find Buddhist meditation classes in Dudley, Stourbridge, Bromsgrove, Hereford, Cradley Heath and West Midlands. Also learn about Jangchub Ling Centre, courses, retreats and regular study programmes.
Cumbria: Manjushri Mahayana Buddhist Centre - A peaceful and inspiring environment where people can learn about the Buddhist way of life and practice meditation.
Derbyshire: Tara Buddhist Centre - A Kadampa Mahayana Buddhist college located at Ashe Hall, in Derbyshire, England whose main purpose is to preserve and promote the essence of Buddha's teachings in a living form suited to the Western mind and way of life.
East Anglia: Amoghasiddhi Buddhist Centre - Meditation classes in Norfolk and Suffolk are available through this Centre. The Resident Teacher is also a qualified Buddhist artist. The Centre is a member of the International Kadampa Buddhist Union.
Exeter: Kadampa Buddhism and Meditation - Information about kadampa buddhism and meditation classes held in Exeter and Devon. The Centre is a member of the International Kadampa Buddhist Union.
Halifax: Ganden Buddhist Meditation Centre & World Peace Café - Learn about Buddhist meditation classes and courses taking place around Halifax, and about the World Peace Café. Ganden Centre is a member of the New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union.
Huddersfield: Vajrapani Buddhist Centre - Find out about courses on Buddhism & meditation run by Vajrapani Centre. Also learn about spiritual leadership and Kadampa Buddhist Tradition.
Hull: Khedrupje Buddhist and Meditation Centre - Meditation and Buddhism in Hull. Learn meditation and reduce stress, anger and negativity. Range of classes, from curious to serious.
Keighley: Buddha Land Buddhist Meditation Centre - Find out about regular classes on how to meditate and Buddhism. Retreats, day courses and study programmes at Buddha Land Buddhist Centre.
Lancaster: Chenrezig Buddhist Meditation Centre - Learn about Kadampa Buddhist meditation classes & residential meditation Centre in Lancaster.
Leeds: Ratnasambhava Buddhist Meditation Centre - Classes at this Centre are a straightforward way to learn to meditate, or to improve our meditation practice. They provide step by step instructions on how to begin meditating, how to deepen our experience, and how to integrate our practice into our daily lives
Liverpool: Kadampa Buddhism - Duldzin Buddhist Centre is located in the peaceful setting of Sefton Park, Liverpool. The Centre offers classes throughout Merseyside where you can learn about Buddhism and meditation. Provides information on meditation classes, retreats and special day courses on Buddhism at the Centre.
London: Dorjechang Buddhist centre - Provides information about weekly courses on meditation and Buddhism in Wimbledon, South London and the surrounding suburbs.
London: Heruka Buddhist Meditation Centre - Offers weekly meditation classes in London for all levels. Features profile of spiritual leadership and describes programmes of courses and classes, along with schedules and prices.
Manchester: Vairochana Buddhist Meditation Centre - Find meditation classes in Manchester, Bolton, Eccles, Sale, Whalley Range & Stockport. These introductory meditation classes are suitable for all. A member of the New Kadampa Tradition.
Newcastle Upon Tyne: Compassion Buddhist Centre - NKT Buddhist meditation and relaxation classes based in Newcastle, Tyne and Wear in the North East of England.
Northampton: Nagarjuna Buddhist Centre - Find Buddhism & Meditation classes in Northampton and Leicester, UK. Provides details of forthcoming events and spiritual tradition.
Nottingham: Akshobya Buddhist Meditation Centre - Offers regular evening classes of teachings and meditation in the East-Midlands area and Lincolnshire, including Nottingham, Boston, Grantham, Loughborough, Mansfield, Newark, Peterborough, Scunthorpe, and Spalding.
Oldham, Rochdale, Saddleworth and Tameside: Tsepagme Buddhist Centre - Meditation classes, courses and study programmes for all levels. The Centre is a member of the International Kadampa Buddhist Union.
Plymouth: Ashoka Kadampa Buddhist Meditation Centre - Find out all about Kadampa Buddhism and Meditation in Plymouth, South Devon and Cornwall.
Preston: Vajravarahi Buddhist Centre - A residential Buddhist Centre in Preston, Lancashire. The centre's purpose is to help people to attain peaceful minds through teaching meditation and giving practical advice based on Buddha's teachings.
Scunthorpe: Dharmaratna Buddhist Meditation Centre - Find Buddhist meditation classes and courses in Scunthorpe. Also learn about Drolma Centre and the New Kadampa Tradition.
Sheffield: Gyaltsabje Centre - Buddhist meditation classes and events in the heart of Sheffield. Come and join us - everyone welcome.
Southampton: Thekchen Centre - A thriving community of lay and ordained buddhists located in Bitterne Park, Southampton. The centre was established in 1996, by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso to give people living in the Southampton and surrounding area the opportunity to learn to meditate and how to use Buddhist techniques for developing peace of mind and lasting happiness.
Thames Valley: Shantideva Buddhist Meditation Centre - Kadampa Buddhist Centre running Meditation Classes in Maidenhead, Oxford, Reading, Windsor, High Wycombe and the Thames Valley.
Todmorden: Losang Dragpa Buddhist Centre - Residential Buddhist centre offering retreats, working holidays, courses and teachings. The centre is at Dobroyd Castle in Todmorden, Yorkshire.
Wirral: Kailash Buddhist Centre - Buddhist meditation classes and courses in the Wirral. A member of the New Kadampa Tradition.
Yorkshire: Madhyamaka Centre - Madhyamaka Centre is based at Kilnwick Percy Hall, an elegant Georgian building at the foot of the Yorkshire Wolds. It is home to over forty full-time residents - nuns, monks, and lay people - and host to hundreds of visitors each year. You are welcome to visit the centre, whether to attend a course or simply to spend a few hours enjoying the peace and tranquility of the house and grounds.

Belfast: Potala Centre - Buddhist Meditation Centre where anyone can come to learn about meditation and Buddhism.

Kadampa meditation centres in Scotland - Find a Kadampa meditation centre near you

Meditation and Buddhism Classes in Scotland - Find Buddhist meditation classes in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Motherwell and regular special retreats at the Centre and at various venues throughout Scotland.

Colwyn Bay: Kalpa Bhadra Buddhist Centre - Located in a peaceful setting in Colwyn Bay, the Centre offers classes on Buddhism and meditation throughout North Wales.

Swansea: Dharmavajra Kadampa Buddhist Centre - Offers meditation classes and retreats in Swansea and South Wales & a residential Meditation Retreat Centre.

USA

Buddhism & Meditation Classes in Hermosa Beach - Offers meditation classes in Hermosa Beach for the South Bay and surrounding cities
Buddhism in Los Angeles - Khandakapala Buddhist Center - Offers meditation class and event schedules, as well as information about Buddhism.
Marin - Dewikoti Center - Offers systematic, ongoing meditation and study programs throughout the Bay Area.
Meditation in the Inland Empire - Riverside and San Bernardino Counties - Buddhism and Meditation in the Inland Empire - Palm Springs, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
San Diego - Vajrarupini Buddhist Center - Buddhist meditation center in San Diego.
San Francisco Bay Area - Contains schedule and details of meditation and study programs in Kadampa Buddhism. Umbrella site for several local Centers.
San Francisco East Bay - Saraha Buddhist Center - Offers systematic, ongoing meditation and study programs.
San Jose - Duldzin Dragpa Buddhist Center - Dharma Center of Mahayana Buddhism (New Kadampa Tradition) offering systematic, ongoing meditation and study programs.

Buddhism and Meditation in Bellingham - Offers Buddhism and meditation classes in Bellingham for both beginners and people with experience of meditation.

Buddhism and Meditation in Olympia - Offers Buddhism and meditation classes in Olympia for both beginners and people with experience of meditation.
Buddhism and Meditation in Seattle - Offers Buddhism and meditation classes in the North West for both beginners and people with experience of meditation. Classes in Seattle, Bellingham, Vashon Island, Mt. Vernon and Olympia.
Buddhism and Meditation in Skagit Valley - Offers Buddhism and meditation classes in Skagit Valley for both beginners and people with experience of meditation.
Buddhist Classes in Washington - Classes in Seattle, Bellingham, Vashon Island, Mt. Vernon and Olympia

Chakrasambara Buddhist Center - Currently located in Manhattan, the Center serves the New York metropolitan area with the meditation and study programs of Kadampa Buddhism. Meditation and study programs are also offered in Brooklyn, Midtown, Soho and Westchester.

Kadampa Buddhism in New York - We offer a wide range of Buddhist meditation at various centers across New York State for all levels of experience
Kadampa Buddhist Temple in New York - The Kadampa Meditation Center in New York offers meditation classes, meditation retreats and buddhist study programs in the Tri-State area.
Vajra Light Buddhist Center, Dobbs Ferry, NY - Vajra Light Buddhist Center offers meditation classes and instruction in Buddhism, including Buddhist psychology, philosophy and practice, to Westchester County and surrounding areas.
Wisdom in New York - An initiative to make the wisdom teachings of Buddha more readily available to people in New York State.

Dharmachakra Buddhist Center - Learn about Buddhism and how to meditate in Maplewood NJ

Kadampa Dharma in New Jersey - We offer a wide range of Buddhist meditation at various centers across New York State for all levels of experience, from complete beginners to advanced practitioners. Our evening classes and guided meditations are an excellent introduction into the practical applications of Buddhist thought and practice.
Menlha Kadampa Buddhist Center in Princeton - Presenting the ancient wisdom and meditation techniques of Buddha for modern daily life. Offering courses, retreats, and meditations for people of all levels of interest. A member of the International Kadampa Buddhist Union.

Meditation & Buddhism in Denver, Colorado - Learn about Buddhist Center providing classes on Buddhism & meditation in Colorado and Wyoming. Part of the New Kadampa Tradition of Buddhism.

Meditation and Buddhism in Fort Collins - Meditation and study programs in Fort Collins and Cheyenne and the surrounding area. A residential Buddhist Center with a teacher and offering classes for adults and families.

Meditation in Arizona - Offers bi-weekly meditation classes and study programs in Kadampa Buddhism.

Meditation in Tucson - Meditations, retreats & practical classes in meditation and Buddha's teachings on a continuing basis.

International Temples Project

The International Temples Project: Building for World Peace - The unfolding of the compassionate vision to fulfill the goal of world peace by building a Kadampa Buddhist Temple in every major city of the world. Inspired by Venerable Geshe Kelsang, this project is a contribution to world peace.
Kadampa Meditation Center - New Kadampa Tradition - Founded by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso in Glen Spey, New York to serve as a National Retreat Center and the home of the first Kadampa Buddhist Temple in North America to be built according to traditional design. See pictures here.
Manjushri Mahayana Buddhist Centre - First Kadampa Temple in the West - The home of the first Kadampa Buddhist Temple in the West. A peaceful and inspiring environment where people can learn about the Buddhist way of life and practice meditation.
Shakyamuni Buddhist Center and Temple - The Kadampa Buddhist Temple in Albuquerque offers classes, workshops, and special events in Albuquerque and the surrounding areas.