The Centre
Samantabhadra centre is located just north of Birmingham City centre, between Erdington and Wylde Green. Is is part of a large network of Kadampa Buddhist centres, established by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
The whole purpose of the centre is to provide a source of peace and harmony for all the people of Birmingham and beyond. The centre is open to everybody, regardless of belief, background etc. Whether you wish to learn some basic meditation techniques, learn more about Buddhism or just want some time out to experience some peace and quiet, Samantabhadra centre has something for you.
We offer a variety of study programmes and courses for beginners, intermediate students and those that wish to study in greater depth. People also benefit from the centre by engaging in meaningful voluntary work, or by becoming a resident and some simply wish to come and enjoy a cup of tea in the garden and spend a few minute reflecting quietly in the meditation hall.
The centre is run by a friendly community of volunteers, some residential, some not. The community is very mixed, some young, some 'older', some ordained, most lay, some have families and most have full time jobs, but what they all share is a wish to develop qualities of mind which make them more peaceful and of greater benefit to others and to create the conditions to enable others to do the same.
Resident Teacher
The Resident teacher of Samantabhadra Centre is Kelsang Leksang. She has been studying and teaching at Samantabhadra centre for a number of years and was recently appointed by Venerable Geshe-la as Resident Teacher. She is appreciated for her warmth and the practical way in which she presents Buddha's teachings.
Branch Teachers
Kelsang Gogden is the Education Programme co-ordinator at Samantabhadra Centre. She is appreciated for her joyful demeanour and her practical understanding of Buddha's teachings.
Neil Burns is the Administrative Director at Samantabhadra Centre. He presents Buddha's teachings with humour and in a down to earth manner.
Steve Benton has been studying at Samantabhadra Centre for a number of years. He teaches from his experience of how to integrate the teachings into every day life.
