A Course in Modern Buddhism ~ Practising Buddha’s Teachings on Sutra and Tantra
April – July 2026
With international Buddhist Teacher Kadam Lucy James
Take your practice of Buddhist meditation deeper.
KMC London is delighted to host ‘A Course in Modern Buddhism’ to provide a deep training in meditation, Buddhist philosophy, and psychology, with a weekly class spanning two 7-week courses. This programme is suited for students of all experience levels.
Course 2 – Tantra : June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; July 6, 13 2026
Designed to be highly practical, this course will provide a comprehensive overview of the entire Buddhist path, with an emphasis on the psychological, metaphysical, and applied elements, and will help you establish or re-establish a commitment to regular meditation practice through a variety of Buddhist techniques. Each course can be taken individually.
This is an in-person programme that will engage students in interactive learning and community. You can also join the programme live online as a KMC London member. Membership is open to everyone—click here to learn more. As a member, you’ll enjoy free access to all our other classes and courses.
About the course book:
The course is based on the popular free ebook Modern Buddhism, also drawing on other sources.
The author writes, “Through reading and practising the instructions given in this book, people can solve their daily problems and maintain a happy mind all the time.”
With the wish that these benefits may pervade the whole world, Geshe Kelsang generously offered this book as a free ebook for everyone. Download your copy here:
About the teacher:
Kadam Lucy James is the Resident Teacher of KMC London. She is a senior teacher of Kadampa Buddhism, has taught extensively in the UK and USA, and helped set up many thriving meditation centres since 1981. She is a leading expert in meditation and is regularly invited to teach courses around Europe and the United States. For many years, one of her main jobs was to help with the editing and production of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso’s books, and she has engaged in extensive meditation retreat.
Kadam Lucy is appreciated for her deep wisdom, vast knowledge, lucid mind, and inspiring yet practical presentation of Buddha’s teachings and meditations. She is very skilled at explaining how to make these teachings immediately effective in our busy modern lives to help both ourselves and everyone around us.
Frequently asked questions:
No. You don’t need to be Buddhist, and there’s no expectation that you will become one.
Some participants find that their connection to Buddhist teachings deepens over the year, while others simply apply what feels relevant to their own lives and practices. The choice is entirely yours.
Yes. You can book the full programme, an individual course, or a single class. For the most immersive learning experience, we recommend taking the full course, but you’re also welcome to join individual sessions as drop-ins.
Yes. Kadampa Meditation Center London is part of the New Kadampa Tradition – International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU), an international network of Mahayana Buddhist study and meditation centres founded by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso in 1991. The tradition presents the practical wisdom of Kadampa Buddhism in a form suited to modern life.
The NKT-IKBU follows an unbroken Mahayana Buddhist lineage from Buddha Shakyamuni through the great Kadampa teachers Atisha and Je Tsongkhapa, and was introduced to the West by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
The NKT-IKBU is an independent, non-political, international non-profit organisation, registered in England as a charitable company.
Meditation apps can be a great way to start and build consistency. This programme goes further by offering sustained study over time, direct guidance from a highly experienced teacher, and the opportunity to learn alongside a committed group of peers.
Rather than practising alone, you’ll be supported by an ongoing community and a coherent path of study.
Please reach out to epc@meditation.london and we’ll be happy to answer any questions you have.
