Courses, Retreats & Lectures
Take time to deepen your understanding and refresh your mind through our special events held at the Llandudno Centre.
These half-day, full-day, and weekend courses and retreats offer the chance to explore specific meditation topics in greater depth and experience practical methods for developing inner peace and resilience.
Whether you join us for a single day or an entire weekend, these events provide a meaningful break from the busyness of daily life. Many people find they leave feeling rested, inspired, and better equipped to approach life with clarity and a peaceful heart.
Everybody is welcome
Lamrim Retreat
Weekend Retreat
When: Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th January
10am – 5pm both days
Price: £40 (both days) or £23 each day
Lunch included
Free for Full Centre Card holders
Book by 7th January
This retreat will be based on the Lamrim — or Stages of the Path — cycle of meditations,
which are the essence of the Kadampa path to enlightenment.
There will be four hour-long guided meditations on both Saturday and Sunday.
What happens after we die?
Lecture
When: Friday 23rd January, 7–8pm
Price: £6
Free for all Centre Card holders
Is death the end of everything for us, or is there some kind of life after death?
Is consciousness produced by the brain, or can it exist without the brain?
The Nectar of Purification
Morning Course
When: Saturday 24th January, 10am–1pm
Price: £15
Free for Full Centre Card holders
Why do so many things go wrong in our lives? Why is it so easy to become unhappy and negative?
Why is it so hard to make spiritual progress? The Buddhist answer to all these questions is quite simple:
we have a large backlog of negative karma.
The Path to True Freedom
Meditation Day Course
When: Saturday 7th February 2026, 10am–5pm
Price: £23
Free for Full Centre Card holders
(Please book by 4th February)
How to free ourselves from the quicksand of confusion and negativity by training in meditation and wisdom,
grounded in an ethical way of life.
Mantra & Meditation
Morning Retreat
When: Saturday 21st February 2026, 10am–1pm
Price: £15
Free for Full Centre Card holders
On this day retreat we will have the opportunity to gain experience of the special breathing
meditation explained by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche in *The New Meditation Handbook*.
In this meditation, we combine our breathing with recitation of the mantra OM AH HUM, the mantra of all Buddhas.
The Magical Power of Blessings
Day Course
When: Saturday 7th March, 10am–5pm
Price: £23 (lunch included). Free for Full Centre Card holders
(Please book by 4th March)
In this course, Kadam Mike will guide us both to understand and experience the power of blessings and to access them whenever we wish. In particular, he will help us to understand the unique and truly magical blessings of the Wisdom Buddha Je Tsongkhapa, that are the essence of our tradition.
Self Care & Selfishness
Morning Course
When: 14th March 10am to 1pm
Teacher: Myke Evans
Price: £15
The source of all negative thoughts and emotions is an excessive concern for ourselves, causing us to neglect the welfare of others. However, we do need to look after ourselves and care for both our body and mind. How can we improve our self-respect and self-confidence whist at the same time reduce the obsessive concern for ourselves that leads to selfish behaviour?
The Boundless Heart
Meditation Retreat
(in Ffrith, near Wrexham)
When: Saturday 21st March 2026 10am - 5pm
Price: £23 (lunch included). Free for Full Centre Card holders (please book by 18th March)
Through meditating on the four boundless qualities of universal love, compassion, joy and equanimity, our heart will be healed and become as vast as space.
Dealing with Loss & Grief
Morning Course
When: Saturday 28th March 10am - 1.00pm
Price: £15. Free for Full Centre Card holders
This course will explain methods to deal with the inevitable winds of change and loss in our lives - so we can remain calm and happy in the face of such challenges.
What to Expect at a Class
Everyone is welcome to join our meditation classes. People attend for many reasons—some to find peace from stress or anxiety, others to deepen their understanding of meditation and Buddhist teachings, or simply to enjoy a friendly, like-minded community.
Each class includes guided meditations, a practical talk on applying Buddhist wisdom to daily life, and time for reflection or questions. No previous experience is needed.
Classes are self-contained, so you can come to any session that suits you (except the Foundation Programme, which requires enrolment). After each class, the teacher is available for a chat or to answer questions.
What to Wear
You don’t need any special clothing. All classes are seated on chairs, with cushions available for those who prefer. Most people find it comfortable to wear loose-fitting clothes that allow easy breathing and relaxation.
Centre Card Membership
There are two ways to attend classes: pay-as-you-go or through a Centre Card membership.
Pay-as-you-go lets you pay for each class individually. You can still enjoy discounts for booking a series or early-bird rates for weekend courses.
If you attend regularly, the Centre Card is the most economical option. Membership starts from £20 per month, with three levels depending on how often you attend. There’s no fixed commitment—you can change or cancel anytime.
All fees and memberships directly support the centre’s charitable activities, helping to keep meditation classes accessible to everyone.
More information about Centre Card