Burnley Kadampa Buddhist Centre

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Meditation Courses & Events

shutterstock_121998001The meditation courses provide quality meditation with clear explanations of the techniques required to create stillness within.

We run a variety of meditation courses mainly at the weekend including morning or afternoon courses, full day events, away retreats with overnight stays and meal & meditation events.

Currently we able to offer most of our courses online as well as in person.

Please book in advance using our online booking – payment will be processed by PayPal.

Our Burnley and Keighley centres have World Peace Cafes where refreshments are available during courses.

Fall Festival 2025

International Kadampa Buddhist Festival
@ International Kadampa Retreat Center Grand Canyon, Arizona
Friday 3 – Saturday 9 October

In-person & Livestream

Dorje Shugden Empowerment and Developing Faith in Dorje Shugden with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong.


Stop Worrying – Start Living

Day Retreat
@ Bolton Abbey Village Hall, N Yorks
Saturday 11 October, 9.30am – 5pm

In-person

Clear your mind, reduce the stress of daily life and tap into your own lasting source of inner peace. Unwind in the Yorkshire Dales with meditations for stress free living on this one day retreat.


Transform Your Life

Day Retreat
@ Bolton Abbey Village Hall, N Yorks
Sunday 12 October, 9.30am – 5pm

In-person

Unwind in the Yorkshire Dales in the second of our 2 days of meditation retreat at Bolton Abbey Village Hall.  A day retreat is an ideal opportunity to gain a deep understanding of Buddha’s teachings and have a special experience of inner peace.


Contentment & Letting Go 

Meditation Workshop
@ Burnley KBC
Saturday 18 October, 10am – 1pm

In-person 

“Without contentment, a rich man will think he is poor”- Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.

By learning to be happy with, and grateful for, what we have, we can overcome dissatisfaction, simplify our lives and focus more easily on internal changes.


Guru Yoga & Mandala Offering Retreat

Unguided Retreat
@ Buddha Land KMC, Keighley
Monday 27 – Thursday 30 October

In-person

This unguided retreat combines the practices of Guru Yoga, which is the gateway to receiving blessings, and making Mandala Offerings, the gateway to accumulating merit.


UKDC 2025

United Kingdom Dharma Celbration
@ Tara IKRC, Derbshire
Friday 31 October – Monday 3 November

In-person & Livestream

Empowerment of Buddha Vajrapani and teachings on how to develop a strong and confident mind
with Kadam Bridget Heyes.


Rest & Reflect Away Retreat

Weekend Retreat
@Madhyamaka Kadampa Meditation Centre, Pocklington
Friday 7 – Sunday 9 November

In-person

An unequalled opportunity to get away from stress and busyness and to deepen your experience of meditation. This guided retreat will be held at the beautiful and inspiring Madhyamaka Kadampa Meditation Centre near York.


Overcoming Stress and Anxiety  

Meditation Workshop
@ Burnley KBC
Saturday 8 November, 10am – 1pm

In-person and livestream

Explore effective meditations and positive approaches to overcome stress and anxiety. Learn easy to follow techniques that will allow you to reduce and abandon these unpeaceful minds.


Finding Happiness from Within

Day Retreat
@ Bolton Abbey Village Hall, N Yorks
Saturday 15 November, 9.30am – 5pm

In-person

Unwind in the Yorkshire Dales in the first of our 2 days  of meditation retreat at Bolton Abbey Village Hall.  A day retreat is an ideal opportunity to gain a deep understanding of Buddha’s teachings and have a special experience of inner peace.


Letting Go and Moving On 

Day Retreat
@ Bolton Abbey Village Hall, N Yorks
Sunday 16 November, 9.30am – 5pm

In-person

A second Retreat day in the peace and tranquility of the Yorkshire Dales. Step back from normal activities, let your mind unwind, and focus on solving  your problems through meditation, using powerful techniques practised for thousands of years.


Clear Mind Meditations 

Half Day Course
@ Burnley KBC
Saturday 22 November , 2pm – 5pm

In-person & Livestream

Learn practical tools to create an inner space of peace and happiness; transform your experience within the busyness of life.


Food for Thought

An Evening of Meditation and Good Food
@ Burnley KBC
Saturday 22 November, 7pm – 10pm

In-person

Enjoy a relaxing evening with meditation, good company and delicious 3-course vegetarian meal at Burnley Kadampa Buddhist Centre.

There will a short talk and guided meditation with Gen Kelsang Päljin, a Buddhist monk with 25 years of experience and our Resident Teacher.


How to Stop Overthinking   

Meditation Workshop
@ Burnley KBC
Saturday 6 December, 10am – 1pm

In-person and livestream

Slow down your mind and find inner peace.  By learning to address overthinking we can both find greater happiness and open doors to our spiritual progress.


Moorland Retreat

Day Retreat
@ Margaret Haes Riding Centre, Holcombe
Sunday 7 December, 10.30am – 2pm

In-person

You are invited to slow down and discover inner peace with guided meditation at a moorland retreat in Lancashire.


Blame Free Living – Overcoming Anger

Meditation Workshop
@ Burnley KBC
Saturday 13 December, 2pm – 5pm

In-person and livestream

When things are not going your way, how can you be happy with yourself and others? Learn meditations to create powerful and positive change in your life through letting go of blame and anger.


Vajrasattva Purification Retreat

Unguided Retreat
@ Buddha Land KBC, Keighley

Sunday 21 – Tuesday 23 December
In-person

This unguided retreat is a wonderful opportunity to become familiar with the practice of Vajrasattva, the Buddha of purification, and practise a special meditation to free ourself from all of our negative karma.


New Year’s Eve Celebration

@ Buddha Land KMC, Keighley
Wednesday 31 December, 7.00pm – 12.15am

In-person


New Year’s Day Walk for World Peace

Bronte Waterfalls, Haworth with option to Top Withins
Thursday 1 January – meet at 11am

In-person
Start the New Year by enjoying a walk and meditation dedicated to World Peace.


Spring Festival 2026

International Kadampa Buddhist Festival
@ Manjushri KMC, Ulverston, Cumbria
Friday 22- Wednesday 27 May

In-person & Livestream

Amitayus Empowerment & Teachings on 8 Steps to Happiness with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab.


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Contact Details

Burnley Kadampa Buddhist Centre

Brunside Mill
Parker St
Burnley, Lancashire
BB11 1AR
United Kingdom (UK)

Tel: 01282 786061
Email: info@meditationinburnley.org

Registered Charity 1087209
Company Number 04194110

Contact Details

Buddha Land Kadampa Meditation Centre

1 Lawkholme Crescent
Keighley
West Yorkshire
BD21 3NR
United Kingdom (UK)

Tel: 01535 958189
Email: info@EnjoyMeditation.org

Registered Charity 1087209
Company Number 04194110

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