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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.

Thanks to everyone who took part in our Sponsored Walk with meditation and picnic on Saturday. If you could like to sponsor someone you can do so through the link above.

Featured Courses & Events:

Drop-in Classes: Huddersfield

Powering up on Positivity

Train to develop positive minds that give us inner strength

Tuesdays 7.30pm, Thursdays 11am
3rd June – 24th June

Weekend Half-day Course

Learning To Let Go

How to forgive and find peace and joy

Saturday 12th July
10am – 1.15pm

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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 7.30pm & Thursdays 11am

Drop-in Meditation Classes

Denby Dale Library

Tuesdays 7.30pm

Drop-in Meditation Classes

Horbury: Methodist Church

Thursdays 7.15pm-8.30pm

Drop-in Meditation Classes

Holmfirth: The Civic

Tuesdays 7.15pm-8.30pm

Other Courses & Events:

Special Event

Special Fundraising Event: BBQ & Flamenco

Saturday 31st May

Special Event

Meditation & Afternoon Tea

Sunday 15th June
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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Without inner peace, outer peace is impossible.

- 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