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Nagarjuna KMC
Situated in the beautiful English countryside, Our Centre offers Buddhist meditation retreats, classes and study programmes for everyone including our volunteers.
Our Cafe, grounds, classes and retreats are popular so we invite you to come and be part of our team here at Thornby Hall.
Our community and Centre staff do all we can to welcome you and it isn't long before our volunteers start to feel at home. The spiritual programme is suitable for everyone... and you can learn enough to grow your spiritual practice or start one if you wish. It's always a warm welcome and we're always a little sad to see you go.
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About the experience in: Northampton, United Kingdom
Netherlands
I’ve had an incredible time at Nagarjuna Kadampa! Everybody was very welcoming and kind and I was able to meet a lot of fellow volunteers who quickly became real friends. The hours were always respected and the work was very varied. I worked a lot in the kitchen which was a great experience and I learned a lot. The grounds are amazing and very relaxing. There is not a lot to do in the surrounding area, but there are some villages in walking distance with a shop and pub which are nice to visit on your days off. I would highly recommend volunteering here :)
13 days ago
About the experience in: Northampton, United Kingdom
Brazil
My experience was incredible! An amazing place with phenomenal people, surrounded by nature, filled with kindness, and deeply connected to the Dharma.
16 days ago
About the experience in: Northampton, United Kingdom
China
Looking back on my time at the meditation centre, it all feels like a dream that passed in the blink of an eye. I still remember the drive there—the golden wheat fields lining the road, the tall trees stretching towards the sky—it felt as if I were escaping the real world and entering a hidden paradise. And in many ways, it truly was a utopia nestled among the golden fields. Here, I experienced the calm of the English countryside and encountered so much kindness and warmth from the people around me. I think I’ll always remember the peaceful afternoons, and the smiling faces of my friends.
25 days ago
About the experience in: Northampton, United Kingdom
Switzerland
The place is beautiful with forest, lake and some animals. The people here are very friendly, there is a very calm atmosphere. Working hours are always respected. We can participate in meditations outside of our working hours.
about 2 months ago
Amanda replied
Hi Alba
Was wonderful to have you with us - you came at the right time your lovely calm energy and smiles :-) Always welcome at Thornby Hall!
Warmest wishes, Sian
About the experience in: Northampton, United Kingdom
Finland
I volunteered at Nagarjuna for two weeks. The end of April was perfect with nature blossoming and birds singing.
I met some truly lovely souls who were volunteering at the same time. It was nice that there were people staying for different lengths of time, some for two weeks, others longer. The 6 pm dinners usually turned into late-night chats, which were definitely one of the highlights of my time there.
I worked in the café, and the manager, Jason, is honestly one of the kindest people I've ever met. It doesn’t matter if you’ve never tasted coffee, he will teach you everything!
3 months ago