Buddhist
The Centre is located in a very large and beautiful Georgian country mansion built in 1784. Its aim is to preserve and promote the teachings and traditions of Buddhism. There is a large Community here, ranging in age from 20 to 70 years, who regard this as their home. Some are ordained and all of them work and study together. Many are Buddhist teachers. There are group discussions, weekend and day courses throughout the year, plus a summer school. Other centres are in Bath, Buxton, and Ulverston. Some of the retreat courses have great titles – such as The Hitch-hikers Guide to the Mind and Stop the Week and others are more the kind one expects in such a place like Meditation for Beginners, Path to Inner Peace, and Prayers for World Peace. Madhyamaka Buddhist Centre is a serious spirituality place and courses are offered for beginners and those who are able to do more in-depth exploration of the teachings and meditation. 

Open: Most of the year except August. Receives men, women, and groups. Families and non-retreatants depending on purpose of visit. 

Rooms: 6 singles, 3 twin doubles, and dormitories, camping. 

Facilities: Disabled. Shrine room, camping, garden, park, library, guest lounge, guest phone 01759 304 863. Children welcomed. No loud music, alcohol or smoking on the property. 

Spiritual Help: Spiritual direction, meditation, directed study. Group teachings. 

Guests Admitted to: Unrestricted access. Shrine room. Sometimes work of Community. 

Meals: Everyone eats together. Vegetarian food. No special diets that include meat. 

Special Activities: There is a special programme, including working holidays. Send for brochure - and ask about their other centres in Bath, Buxton, and Ulverston. 

Situation: Quiet, in the countryside. Grade II listed house. 

Maximum Stay: Usually one week although they are flexible. 

Bookings: Letter, telephone 2-5PM Monday- Friday, fax, E-mail, online. 

Charges: There are various charges. Evening classes £4. Day courses £15 including lunch, other courses full board single £45, twin £40 per person, dormitories £28. If you want to camp then ask what the charge is. 

Access: Train, bus, car all possible. York is 16 km away. Ask for directions when you book - a small but excellent map is in the information contact details.