Resident Teacher - Paul Ashton
Paul Ashton is the Resident Teacher at Mahabodhi Kadampa Buddhist Centre in the heart of Edinburgh. Paul has been studying Buddhism for over fifteen years, and has been teaching for nearly ten years.
Inner Peace
Paul delivers clear, practical teachings. Through his insight, observations and experiences he shows us how to develop wisdom, love and compassion.
He draws on his wealth of understanding to present teachings that are deeply relevant to us all, and is renowned for his sense of humour and compassion. Paul teaches us how to apply the teachings of Buddha within the context of our modern world, explaining clearly how to follow the paths that lead to real inner peace, and how to abandon those that lead to unhappiness and suffering.
Teaching Programmes and Events
Paul teaches weekly meditation and study program classes in Edinburgh and the Borders, teaching both the General Programme and Foundation Programme through which he helps us all develop our wisdom and develop a good heart towards others.
He also runs regular day and weekend courses at the centre.