About the Center

Tsepagme Buddhist Center was founded in 1998 by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso as a non-profit organization and member of the New Kadampa Tradition. It offers meditation classes and retreats throughout the Oldham, Tameside and Rochdale area for all levels of interest and experience.

The General Program is tailored for anyone interested in the Buddhist way of life. These self-contained classes give a basic introduction to Buddhist philosophy, psychology and meditation. Classes are held on weekday evenings in Saddleworth, Tameside, Oldham and Rochdale .

The Foundation Program provides students with an opportunity to deepen their understanding and experience of Buddha's teachings. It consist of the systematic study of five essential subjects of Mahayana Buddhism based on commentaries by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.

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xxx Buddhist Centre was founded in xxx with the purpose of helping people throughout xxxx find happiness within our own hearts.

The Center is designed as a place where you can leave behind the stress and chaos of daily life to find some peace, wisdom and clarity. It offers Buddhist meditation classes for modern day lifestyles, methods to improve your life, and meditation teachers that will help you learn how to relax and lead a meaningful and successful life.

Many people who are interested in learning how to meditate and in practicing the Buddhist way of life attend the classes and programs at the Center.

"Buddhist practice is very gentle. It does not require physical deprivation and hardship, but is mainly concerned with the internal task of controlling and transforming the mind."
- Geshe Kelsang Gyatso