Pontypridd Kadampa Buddhist Centre

Kadampa Meditation Centre Wales is based in Swansea and offers meditation classes and courses throughout South, West and Mid Wales.

Everyone can benefit from these teachings and everyone is welcome to attend regardless of background or belief.

Our programme includes guided meditations, evening classes, weekend courses and retreats at our centre in Swansea. We also run meditation classes at across the region South, West and Mid Wales.

We are a member of the The New Kadampa Tradition – International Kadampa Buddhist Union. KMC Wales is a registered charity.

Find Out More About Our Tradition
Our Founder:Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

In recent years, Kadampa Buddhism has been promoted widely throughout the world by the contemporary Buddhist Master, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Since coming to the West in 1977, he has transmitted all the essential teachings and practices of Modern Kadampa Buddhism and provided training and support for hundreds of modern Kadampa Teachers. By founding the New Kadampa Tradition, the International Kadampa Buddhist Union in 1991, Geshe Kelsang has created a truly global infrastructure to preserve and promote Kadampa Buddhism for many generations to come.

It is through his kindness that we are able to access the precious teachings of Kadampa Buddhism and have the opportunity to attain the ultimate goal of human life, the supreme permanent mental peace of enlightenment, and be able to lead all living beings to the same state.

OurTeachers
KMC Wales classes and courses are delivered by trained and qualified Kadampa Teachers.


Principal Teacher: Kadam Paul Jenkins

The principal Teacher at KMC Wales is Kadam Paul Jenkins. He is a dedicated student of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso and has been studying and teaching Kadampa Buddhism for over 30 years. The title “Kadam,” was given to him by Ven Geshe Kelsang indicating that he is a senior lay teacher of the Kadampa Tradition.

Kadam Paul has deep experience of practicing meditation and teaching Kadampa Buddhism at all levels. He is much loved for the clarity and warmth of his teachings and shows the example of how to integrate Modern Buddhism within a busy, professional, family life.

Kadam Paul was born in North Wales and is a fluent Welsh speaker. His relaxed and friendly approach helps students easily take the teachings to heart and put them into practice in daily life.