Free Guide Tours & Meditation at Conishead Priory

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Free Temple Tours & Meditation at Conishead Priory

International Temples Day · Saturday 7 November 2026 · 10 am–5 pm

Discover the Buddhist Temple for World Peace, explore the Art Studio and enjoy the grounds of Conishead Priory during a welcoming day at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre.

Join a guided tour, try a 15-minute meditation or find out about the Buddhist art created here. There will also be time to enjoy the woodland and gardens or visit the World Peace Café.

The day celebrates the International Temples Project, founded by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche to create places where people can discover Buddhist teachings and learn ways to develop inner peace.

All activities are free, and everyone is welcome. No previous experience of meditation or Buddhism is needed.

Programme

Time

Activity

10.15 am

Art Studio tour

11.45 am

Temple tour

12.30 pm

15-minute guided meditation

1 pm

Grounds tour

2 pm

15-minute guided meditation

2.25 pm

Temple tour

3 pm

Grounds tour

4 pm

Art Studio tour

Meeting points: For all tours, meet outside the main entrance. Guided meditations take place inside the Temple.

Also available throughout the day

Volunteering information desk · Reception · 10 am–5 pm
Discover opportunities to help with gardening, the Art Studio, the café, housekeeping and other activities.

International Temples Project videos · Reception TV · 10 am–5 pm
Learn about Kadampa Temples around the world and the project behind them.

The Temple, Shop and World Peace Café are open from 10 am to 5 pm.

Find out more:
https://manjushri.org/celebrate-international-temples-day

Contact: info@manjushri.org · 01229 584029