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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.

Half term this week so no classes at Vajrapani Centre – a new course with our teacher Gen Varahi, “A Life of Joy and Meaning” starts on 24th Feb. Classes will be running at our branches in Holmfirth and Slaithwaite .

Mantra rolling session – Sunday 22nd Feb – 2pm-4pm – see the New Statues project page for more details.

Featured Courses & Events:

Weekend Half-day Course

Vajradaka Burning Practice

a powerful method to purify all our negativities and obstacles

Sat 21st February
10am – 1.30pm

Drop-in Classes: Huddersfield

A Life of Joy and Meaning

how to find a life of great joy and meaning

Tuesdays 7pm + Thursdays 11am
24th Feb – 26th March

Meditation Retreat

Away Retreat at Madhymaka Centre

actualising our limitless potential - at Madhyamaka Centre

Thurs 26th – Sun 29th March
at Madhymaka Centre

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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 7.00pm & 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

What is Tantra?

Saturday 7th March
10am – 1.15pm

The Beutiful face of Buddha Vajrayoginini - female buddha of wisdom

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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Happiness and suffering are states of mind and so their main causes are not to be found outside the mind.

- 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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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