Nagarjuna Buddhist Centre is a Buddhist College and meditation retreat centre in the sleepy village of Kelmarsh (near Market Harborough).

All year round many local schools, universities, community groups and others visit the peaceful setting of Nagarjuna Centre for guided tours of our three beautiful meditation & shrine rooms (with Buddhist statues and art) or talks on meditation and the Buddhist way of life or just to enjoy our beautiful grounds, café & shop. The centre is open to everyone and we are always happy to arrange visits and tours of the centre or indeed we can send one of our students or teachers to your school or group to explain and answer questions on meditation and the Buddhist way of life if this is more convenient. Our teachers are familiar with the key stages of the religious education 'Agreed Syllabus'.

Visiting Us

A typical visit would last up to 1.5 hours and can include a brief tour of the centre to get a feel for life in a working Buddhist College and community. This is followed by a talk and meditation in our meditation room. It is an inspiring and calming environment. We can include a question and answer session & simple breathing meditation. We can explain some of the symbolism or anything else you would like to cover.

Visiting hours are between 11am to 4pm Monday to Friday. If you have special requirements outside of these times please call us and we will try to fit in with your needs. After your session with our teacher you could stay longer at the Centre, or relax in the grounds and visit the shop & café.

Booking

To book your visit please call our community relations team on 01604 686 778 or click here to proceed to the booking form where you can enter your details.

Charges

Please pay reception in the main office when you arrive. Cheques should be made payable to 'Nagarjuna Buddhist Centre'.

Visiting us

Charges per person for visits to the centre are as follows:

• Pre school - 75p
• Primary school - £1
• Secondary school - £1.25
• Special school - £1
• University - £2
• Adults - £2

*Note – For school & university visits there is no charge for your teachers and assistants.

Visiting you

If you would like one of our teachers to come to you and visit your school or group charges are as follows:

• Half day (or less) £25
• Full day £40

Plus

Petrol Mileage 18p - per mile each way from Nagarjuna Centre to your location

*Note - To calculate the total charge for us to visit you calculate as per following example: Half day £25 + Mileage at 18p per mile each way from Nagarjuna centre to your location.



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