Find a Class That’s Right For You
Each week we offer several different classes, of which most are drop-in and perfect for all levels of practitioner. A simple guided meditation is a great way to begin if you’re looking to ease in to learning meditation or just visit the centre for the first time. These are offered several times a week.
General Programmes classes (GPs) are drop-in meditation classes that are offered at the main centre in Cheltenham and at our branch venues around Gloucestershire as well as our prayers for world peace class which is a free class to gather everyone together to focus on world peace.
Our Weekend events include Saturday morning courses, retreats and in-depth retreats.
For those wishing to go deeper, we offer the Foundation Programme. This study programme requires pre-enrolment and has an element of commitment.
Drop-in Meditation Classes
Perfect for Beginners, Classes include talks, guided meditation and Q&A.
Guided meditations
Taste the inner peace and spaciousness of a simple guided meditation in the peaceful oasis of the meditation room at Akanishta.
Morning and Day Courses
Suitable for everyone, these courses in Cheltenham are an ideal way to experience the deeper benefits of Buddhist meditation and training the mind.
Day Retreats
Enjoy the quietude of a day retreat - spending time in meditating and contemplating peaceful states of mind with like-minded people.
In Depth Retreats
Everyone is welcome to attend these retreats, but they are particularly aimed at people who have some experience of meditation, usually already on the study programme.
Chanted Meditations (Pujas)
Uplift and inspire your mind with our programme of Chanted meditations and prayers
Foundation Programme
For those who wish to study and practise meditation and Kadampa Buddhism more regularly, go deeper and stabilise their experience of inner peace.
