Services
Madhyamaka Kadampa Meditation Centre Services
Madhyamaka Centre became the first of many Dharma Centres to be established by Geshe Kelsang, being first established in 1979. The inaugural teachings were initially given in central York, followed in 1983 by a residential centre being based in Bootham. Three years later, in October 1986, Madhyamaka Centre purchased Kilnwick Percy Hall in nearby Pocklington. For the past 25 years Madhyamaka has been open everyday to visitors and guests, providing many services for their benifit.
Flourishing Dharma
Throughout the World
From the very beginning, Madhyamaka Centre has trained Teachers to support the growth of the NKT, through the establishment of Geshe Kelsang’s celebrated three study programmes which provide a full presentation of Kadampa Buddhism. Teachers from Madhyamaka Centre can now be found at NKT Centres throughout the world.
Classes, Courses
& Retreats
Established for 25 years there has been a steady increase in the Centre’s popularity and range of day, weekend, week, and monthly courses, Madhyamaka KMC has now been featured as one of the UK’s top retreat centres by both The Times and The Guardian newspapers.
Wolds Reatreat
Bed & Breakfast
In 2010 The Wolds Retreat B&B was awarded ‘Four Star’ accreditation and the visitors rooms are refurbished to a high standard. All accommodation is fully booked at every course. Guests can enjoy the splendour of Kilnwick Percy Hall and explore our forty acres of rambling woodland and lakeland. Relax in the pretty gardens or in the World Peace Cafe across the courtyard.
School & Group
Visits
Since 2006 Madhyamaka Centre has provided a Group Visits service. Many groups have enjoyed the benefit of learning about Buddhism and seeing for themselves the Buddhist way of life being put into practice. Weather young, university or senior groups, will have fun developing their understanding of this faith.
Kilnwick Percy Hall
Gift Shop
We sell a selection of of handmade Fair Trade bags, scarves, cloths, jewellery boxes, picture frames and wind chimes, crystals and other gift items from around the world, as well as Nippon Kodo Japanese incense. The shop also sells the full range of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso’s books, as well as all prayer booklets, Learn to Meditate CD’s, talking book CD’s and Buddhist artwork.
World Peace Cafe
Drop in to Madhyamaka Centre’s World Peace Café and try our delicious vegetarian meals and yummy cakes. Snuggle up inside next to the wood burning stove with a cappuccino or hot chocolate, or sit outside on the terrace with a smoothie and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
There’s acres of woodland and parkland to explore after your visit to the café, or simply relax in the gardens and enjoy a lazy afternoon.
Chaplaincy
Over the years we have developed a good relationship with many NHS chaplaincy teams, managers, patients and visitors. They have commended our work and continue to do so – both individually and collectively. We appreciate these comments and use them to inspire us to continue building on what we have already accomplished.
Volunteering
Madhyamaka KMC relies entirely upon volunteers for its day to day running. If you are interested in volunteering and are able to help with any of the following areas, even for just a couple of hours a week, then please contact Madhyamaka Reception for more details on how to get involved.
Madhyamaka KMC,
Tel. +44 (0) 1759 304 832
E-mail: info@madhyamaka.org
