The Teachers

Kadam Bridget Heyes is a senior disciple of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso who has been practising for over 30 years. She is the Resident Teacher at Nagarjuna KMC and the NKT-IKBU National Spiritual Director of the UK. Kadam Bridget is known for her powerful teachings, compassionate heart, and deep understanding of Buddha’s wisdom advice. Her teachings are exceptionally clear and she presents profound ideas in a way that are easy to practice and integrate into daily life. Kadam Bridget shows an inspiring example for everyone on the spiritual path.

Gen Kelsang Norden will teach the introduction to the UKDC. Gen Norden is a Kadampa Buddhist nun and the Resident Teacher of Compassion Kadampa Meditation Centre in Newcastle. She has been teaching Kadampa Buddhism and meditation internationally for over 30 years. Gen Norden has a wealth of experience and knowledge to share with students, which she presents with warmth and clarity.

Gen Kelsang Chö, the Resident Teacher of KMC Leeds, will guide the meditations at the UKDC. He is an English Buddhist monk who has been practising Kadampa Buddhism for over 25 years. The great clarity of his teachings, his loving kindness and pure example make him a valued and inspiring teacher.

Accommodation & fees

Residential (3 nights) accommodation not including course fees or meals
single en-suite room £180
twin en-suite room £330
triple ensuite room £420

single shared bathroom £135
twin room shared bathroom £240

campimg dormitory £45
bunk bed dormitory £75
camper van £30
camping – ready erected 2 man tent £28
camping £24

Meals
Lunch per day £6
Dinner per day £6
Lunch & dinner per day £12
Meals whole event £39

Attendence fees
In person & online whole event £120 early bird booking £100
Friday only £15
Saturday only £45
Sunday only £35
Monday only £25
Empowerment only £40

Offering contribution £5

Recordings (not including the empowerment)
Whole event £15
Saturday only £8

Accommodation alternatives

If your desired accommodation is no longer available, you could try these local alternatives. Please note, there is little public transport in this area, so these options do require your own transport.

White House Farm Cottages (Cold Ashby) (8 minutes drive)

The Pytchley Inn  (West Haddon) (9 minutes drive)

Holiday Inn (Crick) (15 minutes drive)

Shepherds Row (West Haddon) (10 minutes drive)

Crick Cottage Rooms (Crick) (14 minutes drive)

The Hopping Hare (Duston) (Duston) (20 minutes drive)

Owl’s Rest Welford (Welford) (13 minutes drive)

The Tool Shed (Shawell) (20 minutes drive)

Air B and B (Clipston) (10 minutes drive)

Air B and B (Haselbech) (10 minute drive)

Farm Stay Air B and B (Sibbertoft) (12 minute drive)