Drop-in Buddhist Meditation Classes
These weekly meditation classes provide the perfect opportunity to relax and enjoy peace of mind which helps us to deal with the stresses of daily life. Each class is a stand-alone session, so you can gain benefit from both occasional and regular attendance.
The classes include guided meditations, a talk explaining how to practice and apply meditation, and a group discussion.
Our teacher is Gen Kelsang Päljin who is based at the Buddha Land Centre in Keighley. He is a Buddhist monk with many years experience in Kadampa Buddhism and he shows us simply and clearly how Buddhist teachings are relevant in today’s busy world, helping us use meditation in our day-to-day lives.
The teaching is based in the Kadampa Buddhist tradition, but they are very practical and do not require any religious belief to be helpful to us all. Everyone, whatever your background or experience, is welcome to come along to them.
These classes are held weekly at Burnley Kadampa Buddhist Centre, Brunside Mill, Parker Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 1AR
Class Information
Evening Classes
Wednesday Evening Classes
6.00pm – 7.00pm – £6 per class
7.30pm – 9.00pm – £6 per class (The 7.30pm classes follow a difference course to the 6pm class, called Modern Buddhism)
Or you can purchase a Class Card for £20 which an be used at any 4 classes during a 3 month period
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE
Face to face classes have been temporarily suspended, we do intend to run them again at our regular venues when the coronavirus emergency is over. However, we do still wish to be able to deliver Buddhist teachings on how to maintain inner peace, compassion and clarity of mind during these very difficult times.
We have taken the decision that our classes will now, temporarily, take place online. We intend to run the same classes at the same times and show them live online, with some live interaction possible with the teachers. Those wishing to be involved do need to book, via the link below, so that the connections can be set up. The cost per class will be the same as for the face to face classes.
Inner Strength – Overcoming Anger
Wed 25 Mar – Using Wisdom with Acceptance
Wed 1 Apr – Learning Not to Retaliate
Wed 8 Apr – Working with Difficult People
Wed 15 Apr – Patience with Family
Wed 22 Apr – Patience in Daily Life
Day Classes
Wednesday Day Classes
11am – 12pm – £5.50 per class
Thursday Day Classes NEW
11am – 12pm – £5.50 per class
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE
Face to face classes have been temporarily suspended, we do intend to run them again at our regular venues when the coronavirus emergency is over. However, we do still wish to be able to deliver Buddhist teachings on how to maintain inner peace, compassion and clarity of mind during these very difficult times.
We have taken the decision that our classes will now, temporarily, take place online. We intend to run the same classes at the same times and show them live online, with some live interaction possible with the teachers. Those wishing to be involved do need to book, via the link below, so that the connections can be set up. The cost per class will be the same as for the face to face classes.
Inner Strength – Overcoming Anger
Wed 25 & Thurs 26 Mar – Using Wisdom with Acceptance
Wed 2 & Thurs 3 Apr – Learning Not to Retaliate
Wed 9 & Thurs 10 Apr– Working with Difficult People
Wed 16 & Thurs 17 Apr – Patience with Family
Wed 23 & Thurs 24 Apr – Patience in Daily Life
Lunchtime Classes
Wednesday Lunchtime Meditation – free
12.30pm – 12.45pm
Thursday Lunchtime Meditation – free – NEW
12.30pm – 12.45pm
The lunchtime meditations offer simple guided meditations for gaining practical experience of inner peace. These meditations help us to relax, let go of our daily concerns and develop a fresh and positive outlook. As well as a guided meditation there is a short explanation of how to practice meditation in daily life and are taught by experienced students of the centre. Everyone is welcome.
Children's Classes
Children’s Meditation Classes – £2.50 per class
11am – 12noon
2 Feb, 1 Mar, 5 Apr
These classes for children teach how to gain an experience of inner peace though meditation. They are a great way to learn how difficulties come from the mind and to start to overcome them. Through meditation we can learn to relax, let go of our daily concerns and develop a fresh and positive outlook regardless of our age. Buddha’s teachings help us to understand the experiences of others, to overcome selfishness and to cherish others.
These classes are aimed specifically for young people. The usual classes are suitable for anyone over about 14 but these classes will be aimed at younger children. There will a short talk, guided meditations and activities such as drawing.
Everyone under 13 and over 5 is welcome but an adult needs to come along as well. The class lasts one hour with a charge of £2.50 per child. If you would like more information about these classes, if you would like to check about the suitability of them or have any other queries please send us an email or give us a call.
Centre Membership Scheme
If you regularly attend classes and courses then our Centre Membership Scheme offers free entry to all the drop in classes and gives discounts on workshops, day courses and day retreats. The cost is £20 pcm for a minimum of 3 months.
Further Information:
If you contact us and we will be happy to answer your questions and provide any additional information you would like to know concerning the classes.
In addition to Burnley the meditation class also covers towns and villages in the Pendle area including Nelson, Padiham, Accrington, Whalley, Clitheroe, Great Harwood, Todmorden and the area of Rossendale.
