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.

Stop Worrying – Start Living

Day Retreat
@ Bolton Abbey Village Hall, N Yorks
Saturday 12 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 13 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.


Overcoming Stress and Anxiety

Meditation Workshop
@ Burnley KBC
Saturday 26 October, 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.


Love, Desire and Attachment  

Meditation Half Day Course
@ Burnley KBC
Saturday 2 November,  10am – 1pm

In-person and livestream

Pure love never causes any pain. In this course we will learn how to distinguish between love, desire and attachment, and remove the cause of pain from our heart. By developing our minds of love and applying them in our daily life we will feel closer and more connected to others and our relationships will become more stable and harmonious.


Finding Happiness from Within

Day Retreat
@ Bolton Abbey Village Hall, N Yorks
Saturday 9 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.


Living in the Moment  

Meditation Workshop
@ Burnley KBC
Saturday 9 November,  10am – 1pm

In-person 

This workshop is about being in the present. Embracing all that is, learning from our challenges and appreciating the good times. Buddhism gives us an opportunity to really abide in the moment – not just when things feel easy and good, but even when we are deeply challenged, and life is hard.


Letting Go and Moving On

Day Retreat
@ Bolton Abbey Village Hall, N Yorks
Sunday 10 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.


Blessing Empowerment of 1000 Armed Avalokiteshvara

Day Course
@ Buddha Land KMC, Keighley

Sunday 17 November10am – 4.30pm

In-person

A special opportunity to receive the blessing empowerment of Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of Compassion. By receiving this empowerment, we will deeply heal our minds and begin to awaken our potential for universal compassion which has the power to transform our self and our world. Please join us for this special day. The Empowerment will be granted by Gen Kelsang Paljin, our Resident Teacher.


Rest & Reflect Away Retreat

Weekend Retreat
@Madhyamaka Kadampa Meditation Centre, Pocklington
Friday 22  – Sunday 24 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.


Creating Inner Balance: the Practice of Equanimity 

Half Day Course
@ Burnley KBC
Saturday 30 November, 10am – 1pm

In-person

Experience a balanced mind free from negativity with a warm and friendly feeling towards all living beings. Find greater joy in daily life.


How to Stop Overthinking

Meditation Workshop
@ Burnley KBC
Saturday 7 December,  10am – 1pm

In-person 

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.


Vajrasattva Purification Retreat

Guided and Unguided Retreat
@ Buddha Land KBC, Keighley

Saturday 14 December Guided
Sunday 15- Tue 17 December Unguided
In-person and Livestream

This retreat is a wonderful opportunity to learn to rely on 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
Tuesday 31 December, 7.00pm – 12.15am

In-person


New Year’s Day Walk for World Peace

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

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


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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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