[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Our Centre” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|25.7969px|0px” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Kadampa Meditation Centre Slovenia <\/strong>is essentially a group of people who are working to make life better \u2013 both for themselves and for others \u2013 by improving their mind. The main method for improving our mind is to develop inner peace, and the main method for developing inner peace is meditation.<\/p>\n Inner peace is extremely important for our world: without inner peace it is impossible to create outer peace and people in our world will continue to experience worse and worse problems because of disagreements and conflicts. For this reason the development of inner peace is necessary for everyone in the world.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.kadampa.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Buddha-Maitreya-new-statue-2025.jpg” title_text=”Buddha Maitreya (new statue 2025)” force_fullwidth=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”left” animation_intensity_slide=”12%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Our Centre was originally called\u00a0\u201cMaitreya Centre\u201d. It was named after Buddha Maitreya, who appeared 2500 years ago as one of Buddha’s principal disciples. Maitreya is also the Buddha of loving kindness and his dearest wish is for everyone to be happy and free from suffering. That is the purpose of KMC Slovenia also.<\/p>\n In images like the one shown here Maitreya is often shown sitting on a chair instead of in the usual meditation posture: this symbolizes that he has a close connection with our modern world and possesses special power to help us to find peace and happiness. This is also the purpose of our Centre.<\/p>\n The position of Maitreya’s hands also has special meaning: it is called \u201cthe gesture of teaching Dharma\u201d. \u2018Dharma\u2019 is Buddha’s teachings and in particular our own inner realization of these teachings. As a great Buddhist master said: \u201cWhen Dharma realizations arise within our mind, peace comes. With a peaceful mind there is no basis for unhappiness.\u201d<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”26.0156px|0px|28px|0px” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.kadampa.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Logo-512-x-512-no-background.png” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”left” animation_intensity_slide=”12%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This is also symbolized by our Centre’s logo. This represents the Wheel of Dharma \u2013 symbol of Buddhism in general \u2013 which has at its centre a heart of love and kindness and which radiates Buddha’s wisdom like the sun, so that everyone can receive blessings of love and happiness. Our Centre is part of the New Kadampa Tradition of Mahayana Buddhism , a world-wide organisation comprising over a thousand meditation centres and groups, known as the International Kadampa Buddhist Union \u2013 IKBU.<\/p>\n As with all NKT centres, our principal Teacher is Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso<\/strong>, a fully accomplished Buddhist Master, who was the founder and first Spiritual Director of the NKT.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/kadampa.org\/the-founder” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Read more about Geshe Kelsang Gyatso” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”13px” button_text_color=”#ffffff” button_font=”||||||||” global_colors_info=”{}” button_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”International Teachers” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|26.0156px|0px” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.kadampa.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Gen-la-Jampa-LR-EDIT-Blurred-backdrop-1.jpg” title_text=”Gen-la Jampa LR EDIT Blurred backdrop” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” width=”250px” height=”250px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_blurb _builder_version=”4.27.6″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n NKT General Spiritual Director<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.kadampa.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Gen-la-Sangden2-1.jpeg” title_text=”Gen-la Sangden~2″ align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” width=”250px” height=”250px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_blurb _builder_version=”4.27.6″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n NKT Deputy Spiritual Director<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.kadampa.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Gen-Ananda-3-partial.jpg” title_text=”Gen Ananda 3 (partial)” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” width=”250px” height=”250px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_blurb _builder_version=”4.27.6″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n NKT National Spiritual Director for Germany, Slovenia. Czechia & Romania<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”RTs” module_id=”teachers” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ background_color=”#eeeeee” custom_padding=”0px|0px|55px|0px” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”26.0156px|0px|0px|0px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Our Centre has two Resident Teachers:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ module_id=”KadamBozena” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.kadampa.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Bo\u017eena-\u010cinkole.jpg” force_fullwidth=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”left” animation_intensity_slide=”12%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Bo\u017eena \u010cinkole <\/strong>is a close disciple of Geshe Kelsang and has been practising for more than 25 years under his guidance. She first trained in England for 13 years, and is now studying on the Special Teacher Training Program with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong and also on the International Teacher Training Program. She has been teaching Buddhism and meditation since 1993, in various European countries. She is known for her kind heart, her humility and her wisdom, and especially for her heart-felt wish to help others find peace and happiness.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ module_id=”KadamAndrew” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ custom_padding=”26.0156px|0px|0px|0px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.kadampa.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Andrew-Crompton.jpg” force_fullwidth=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”left” animation_intensity_slide=”12%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Kadam Andrew Crompton <\/strong>is a senior teacher and practitioner of meditation of many years’ standing. He is known for his wide-ranging understanding and his ability to give accurate and simple explanations of even the most profound ideas in Buddhism. Andrew has been studying and training on the Teacher Training program for over 25 years under the guidance of his Teacher Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. He has taught in many European countries (UK, Austria, Croatia, Norway etc.) and is admired for his kindness and approachability.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Our activities” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”#eeeeee 0%|#ffffff 100%” background_color_gradient_start=”#eeeeee” background_color_gradient_end=”#ffffff” custom_padding=”51.1875px|0px|51.1875px|0px” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ module_class=” et_pb_row_fullwidth” _builder_version=”4.16″ width=”89%” width_tablet=”80%” width_phone=”” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” max_width=”89%” max_width_tablet=”80%” max_width_phone=”” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” make_fullwidth=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.kadampa.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/k3.jpg” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”9%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Our basic meditation programme is designed for anyone who wishes to learn how to meditate and also for those who have already have some experience and who have found meditation to be an effective way of improving their life.<\/p>\n Some of our class-members have been meditating for years and others are beginners.<\/p>\n If you are a complete beginner, we’ll carefully and patiently explain all the basics so that you will soon gain confidence.<\/p>\n Although KMC Slovenia is a Buddhist centre, that does not mean that everyone who comes is a Buddhist or even has any interest in becoming a Buddhist, and we don’t expect that from you.<\/p>\n But if you are interested in learning to meditate or in improving your practice, and if you are interested in experiencing the benefits of meditation in your daily life, then you will find yourself among like-minded people.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.kadampa.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/k1.jpg” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”9%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Well, it\u2019s a meditation class, so mostly we meditate. We try to maintain a light and easy-going atmosphere and give ourselves a relaxing and enjoyable evening. Most of us have jobs, families, and lots of other commitments, so we need to relax. But we do so while taking our meditation seriously.<\/p>\n Meditation is essentially a method for improving our state of mind. To get the most benefit from meditation, it\u2019s necessary to look deeply at your present state of mind and take some decisions about how you would like to move forward. We are all trying to do this as individuals, and we try to help each other as a group.<\/p>\n We are not here to carry out some abstract study of meditation-theory or Buddhist philosophy: we always try to put our meditation into practice in our daily lives. The main purpose of meditating is to improve the way we relate to others and to ourselves, so whatever we learn during meditation we apply to our relationships at home, at work, and with our friends.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.kadampa.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/k2.jpg” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”9%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n We generally do two meditations at each class; both of them are carefully guided. The first is usually a simple breathing meditation designed to help us develop a calmer, clearer and more relaxed state of mind. Most of us have fairly stressful lives, so we need this in order to get the right state of mind for the rest of the evening.<\/p>\n The second meditation varies from week to week, depending on what topic we are studying at the moment. Before this second meditation the teacher explains how to do it: gives the essential background to the practice, says what its purpose is, and provides step-by-step instructions on how to proceed during the meditation itself.<\/p>\n There is plenty of opportunity for comment and discussion: as mentioned before, we all try to help each other on the basis of our own experience.
\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ admin_label=”Tradition” module_id=”NKT” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ custom_padding=”28px|0px|0px|0px” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.kadampa.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Geshe-la-portrait.jpg” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”left” animation_intensity_slide=”12%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\nInternational NKT Teachers with responsibility for Slovenia<\/h4>\n
Gen-la Kelsang Jampa<\/h6>\n
Gen-la Kelsang Sangden<\/h6>\n
Gen Kelsang Ananda<\/h6>\n
Who can benefit from our meditation classes?<\/h2>\n
What do we do?
\u00a0<\/h2>\nWhat you can expect from the classes<\/h2>\n
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