Weekly 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 practise and apply meditation, and a group discussion.
The teaching is based in the Kadampa Buddhist tradition; the classes 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.
Our principal teacher is Gen Kelsang Päljin, who is the Resident Teacher of 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 to improve our experience of, and bring deep meaning to, our day-to-day lives.
Class Information
Day Classes
Tuesdays 11am - 12noon
with Gen Kelsang Päljin - See Current Course
Gen Kelsang Päljin, a Buddhist monk with over 26 years’ experience of practising and teaching Kadampa Buddhism. Gen Päljin is the Resident Teacher of Buddha Land Kadampa Meditation Centre, Keighley.
Wednesday 11am - 12noon
with Patrick Allen - See Current Course
Patrick Allen is a student of the Foundation Programme at Buddha Land Kadampa Meditation Centre, Keighley.
Thursdays 11am - 12noon
with Kelsang Dra-ma - See Current Course
Kelsang Dra-ma is a student of the Teacher Training Programme at Buddha Land Kadampa Meditation Centre, Keighley.
Saturdays 10.30am - 11.30am
with Kelsang Dra-ma - See Current Course
Cost:
Pay as You Go: £6 per class
Monthly Members: Free
Monthly membership programme offers access to all our weekly classes as well as discounts on courses for only £20 per month - sign up now.
Evening
Fridays 6pm - 7pm
with Gen Kelsang Päljin - See Current Course
Gen Kelsang Päljin, a Buddhist monk with over 26 years’ experience of practising and teaching Kadampa Buddhism. Gen Päljin is the Resident Teacher of Buddha Land Kadampa MeditationCentre, Keighley.
Cost:
Pay as You Go: £6 per class
Monthly Members: Free
Monthly membership programme offers access to all our weekly classes as well as discounts on courses for only £20 per month - Sign up now.
Lunchtime
Fridays 1pm - 1.40pm
with Gen Kelsang Päljin - See Current Course
Gen Kelsang Päljin, a Buddhist monk with over 26 years’ experience of practising and teaching Kadampa Buddhism. Päljin is the Resident Teacher of Buddha Land Buddhist Centre, Keighley.
Cost:
Pay as You Go: £4 per class
Monthly Members: Free
Monthly membership programme offers access to all our weekly classes as well as discounts on courses for only £20 per month - Sign up now.
Free 15 min Meditation
Tuesdays 12.30pm - 12.45pm Simple guided meditation for inner peace.Teenagers
TBA
Teenage Meditation Workshop - Overcoming Stress & Anxiety
Learn to meditate and to overcome stress and anxiety, cope with challenging conditions and develop greater peace of mind. Suitable for age 12 upwards.
Cost: £2.50 per class
Children
Sunday 10.30am - 11.30am
TBAThe meditation classes for children at Buddha Land Centre teach how to gain an experience of inner peace through 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. In each class there is a story or short talk, guided meditations followed by craft activities.
The classes are suitable for children between 5 and 11 but an adult needs to come along as well. The class lasts half an hour with a charge of £2.50 per child. If you would like more information about these classes, or 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.
Class Booking
Location
Buddha Land Kadampa Meditation Centre, 1 Lawkholme Cres, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD21 3NR, UK.
Map
Location
Buddha Land Kadampa Meditation Centre has a raised ground floor cafe/shop and a first floor meditation room. Entrance to the ground floor is via 6 steps.
The centre is open Tuesday to Saturday 10am til 4pm (9.30am on Saturdays).
Getting there
The Centre is situated on Keighley War Memorial Square between Abbey National and Speaks Work Wear. It is opposite Keighley Bus Station and the Airedale Centre.
It is 5min walk from Keighley Train Station.
Parking is readily available during the day either in the town centre car parks or in unrestricted street parking which starts about 5min walk away from the building. After 6pm and on Sundays town centre car parking is free. There are disabled parking bays oposite the building and alongside Abbey National.
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. Learn more now.
Further Information:
If you contact us, 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.
