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Discover Inner Peace

Meditation classes and modern Buddhism in Huddersfield and Kirklees.

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Vajrapani Kadampa Meditation Centre

Discover the benefits of meditation, and the peace that modern Buddhism can offer. We have weekly drop-in meditation classes, weekend courses and special events to suit everyone, whether you are completely new to meditation or have more experience.

February sees the re-start of our branch meditation classes in Holmfirth, Mirfield and Slaithwaite – see respective pages of course details.

Some mantra rolling and preparing for the big Buddha statues is still needed – see the New Statues project page for days and times.

The next course of drop-in meditation classes at Vajrapani Centre with our teacher Gen Varahi, will be “A Life of Joy and Meaning” starting on 24th Feb.

Featured Courses & Events:

Drop-in Classes: Huddersfield

Meditate for Mental Wellness

discover the source of authentic peace and happiness within your own mind

Tuesdays 7pm + Thursdays 11am
13th Jan – 10th Feb

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Meditation Retreat

Amitayus Retreat

Buddha Amitayus is the Buddha of long life, merit and wisdom – the main qualities we need to attain the happiness of enlightenment.

Fri 30th Jan – Sun 1st Feb

Everybody Welcome

Drop-in Meditation Classes

Our weekly classes include guided meditations and a talk on Buddhas teachings providing practical advice for a happy and meaningful life. Classes are self-contained so you can drop-in any week. Suitable for beginners, everyone is welcome

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Drop-in Meditation Classes

Vajrapani Centre, Huddersfield

Tuesdays 7.00pm & Thursdays 11am

Drop-in Meditation Classes

Denby Dale Library

Tuesdays 7.30pm

Drop-in Meditation Classes

Holmfirth: The Civic

Tuesdays 7.15pm-8.30pm

Drop-in Meditation Classes

Mirfield: The Studio

Saturdays 1pm – 3pm

Drop-in Meditation Classes

Slaithwaite: The Watershed

Thursdays 11.00am

Other Courses & Events:

Weekend Half-day Course

Energise Your Mind – Learn Meditation

Saturday 7th Feb
10am – 1.15pm

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Weekend Half-day Course

Vajradaka Burning Practice

Sat 21st February
10am – 1.30pm

Meditation Retreat

Away Retreat at Madhymaka Centre

Thurs 26th – Sun 29th March
at Madhymaka Centre

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Special Event

Dorje Shugden Empowerment

Saturday 25th April
11am – 5pm

Meditation + Meal

Meditation & Afternoon Tea

Sunday 17th May
3pm – 5pm at Vajrapani Centre

Chanted Prayers

Chanted prayers (pujas) are an important component of training in a spiritual life.

In Depth Study Classes

Our in-depth study programmes of Foundation Programme (FP) and Teacher Training Programme (TTP)

Our Classes & Courses

include guided meditations, talks and informal discussions. We offer meditation courses for beginners, and those that wish to study in greater depth.

Everyone is Welcome

classes are based on Buddhist teachings but you don’t need to be Buddhist to attend. Seating is on chairs and you don’t need to wear any special clothing.

Peace of Mind

Meditation

is a way of calming and training our mind. It is easy to do, and something everyone can learn. Meditation can help reduce stress, and other negative states of mind. If our mind is pure and peaceful we can be happy, regardless of our external conditions

About Meditation

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Path to Enlightenment

Modern Buddhism

is a special presentation of Buddha’s teachings that can help us deal with the challenges of modern life and is easy to understand and put into practice. It provides practical advice on how to solve our daily problems and make our life truly meaningful.

About Buddhism

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Enlightenment is the inner light of wisdom that is permanently free from all mistaken appearance, and whose function is to bestow mental peace upon each and every living being every day

- Ven. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

Meditation in Hudersfield

About Us

Vajrapani Kadampa Meditation Centre is a member of the New Kadampa Tradtion. The purpose of the centre is to provide people in the local area the opportunity to learn about and practise Buddha’s teachings in order to develop inner peace.

About Us

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New Kadampa Tradition

Our Founder & Tradition

Vajrapani Kadampa Meditation Centre was founded by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, a world-renowned meditation master who has founded hundreds of centres around the world as part of the New Kadampa Tradition – International Kadampa Buddhist Union. He is the Spiritual Guide to thousands of people worldwide.

Founder & Tradition

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Vajrapani Kadampa Meditation Centre
Wheathouse Terrace
Huddersfield, HD2 2UY

Tel: 01484 943119