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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.

After a short break for Easter, our weekly meditation classes return this week with new courses.

We also have some exciting new fundraising events coming up – Flamenco & BBQ and a Sponsored Walk with meditation and picnic. Both are to raise funds for our ongoing New Statues Project.

Featured Courses & Events:

Drop-in Classes: Huddersfield

Stopping Painful Feelings With Meditation

What is wisdom and how does it free us from all pain?

Tuesdays 7.30pm, Thursdays 11am
22nd April – 15th May

Special Event

Meditation & Afternoon Tea

Enjoy the inner peace of meditation, before enjoying a selection of homemade sandwiches and cakes.

Sunday 27th April
3pm – 5pm at Vajrapani Centre

Special Event

Special Fundraising Event: BBQ & Flamenco

Special fundraising event for the new statues project at Vajrapani Centre

Saturday 31st May

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:

Meditation Retreat

Refuge Retreat

Fri 2nd – Sunday 4th May

beautiful painted image of Buddha Shakyamuni

Weekend Half-day Course

Change Your Mind, Change Your World

Saturday 10th May
10am – 1.15pm

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Special Event

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

Each and every living being has the sincere wish to avoid all suffering and problems permanently.

- 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