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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, and weekend courses and special events to suit everyone, whether you are completely new to meditation or have more experience.

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Featured Courses & Events:

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
People enjoying a meditation class at Vajrapani Centre, listening to buddhist nun giving a teaching

Drop-in Meditation Classes

Tuesdays 7.30pm & Thursdays 11am

Gen Kelsang Varahi

Drop-in Meditation Classes

Tuesdays 7.30pm

Jim Sheriden - Denby Dale

Drop-in Meditation Classes

Thursdays 7.15pm-8.30pm

Meditation Teacher - Andy Torrington

Drop-in Meditation Classes

Tuesdays 7.15pm-8.30pm

Meditation Teacher Helen Torrington

Drop-in Meditation Classes

Wednesdays 7.30pm

Meditation Teacher - Annie Dexter

Other Courses & Events:

Weekend Half-day Course

Overcoming Anxiety

Saturday 8th March
10am – 1.15pm

a red boxing glove being pushed back by a larger number of blue boxing gloves representing ourself fighting back against anxiety

Meditation + Meal

Chill Down Friday

Friday 14th March
7.00pm – 9.30pm

Meditation Retreat

How to Create Pure Peace – retreat in Malaga, Spain

Weds 19th – Sun 23rd March, 2025

Kadampa Temple Malaga Spain

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

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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With our human life we can attain the supreme permanent peace of mind, known as ‘nirvana’, and enlightenment by putting Dharma into practice.

- Ven. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
Buddhist master Ven Geshe Kelsang Gyatso teaching dharma at a Kadamap Festival

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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Kelsang Varahi, a Buddhist nun, standing outside Vajrapani Buddhist centre in Huddersfield, with her arms outstretched in a welcoming fashion with a happy smiling expression.

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
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