School and Group Visits
Visiting Amoghasiddhi Centre is an experience that students of all ages have enjoyed. It provides students with an opportunity to experience the special peace of a Kadampa Buddhist Centre and to meet people who are practising a spiritual path.
Some basic information
Many schools find visitng the Centre or meeting a Buddhist guest speaker a useful compliment to the RS curriculum, where students can see a living Buddhist community and understand Buddhism in the context of modern life. We also give talks at school assemblies. At the Centre, we can accommodate groups of up to 30-35, from any keystage. Visits are engaging and interactive and geared toward the relevant age groups. There is a suggested donation of £25 per visit. If you would like us to visit your school we can travel anywhere throughout the region.
Before your visit
If you are interested in bringing your students for a visit to Amoghasiddhi Centre or inviting a guest speaker you can contact the Education Programme Co-ordinator (EPC), Sam Barnes to arrange your visit.
A typical visit will consist of the following:
A short talk
A talk will be given by a Buddhist practitioner and will cover such topics as:
- Basic Buddhist beliefs and philosophy
- What it means to be a Buddhist or a monk/nun
- An explanation of the shrine and statues of Buddha
that we have in our meditation rooms
- The differences between an ordained person and a lay person
- Buddha's life story
- What is meditation and how can it be used in everyday life
A guided breathing meditation
The chance for students of any age to find some peace and stillness from within. Teachers have been surprised at how calm and quiet their students can become!
Question & answer session
A chance to ask questions and engage with the ideas presented in the talk.
After your visit
If students or teachers have any further questions that arise later on in their studies of Buddhism you are welcome to contact us. We would be happy to answer any questions that you might have.