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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.

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Featured Courses & Events:

Drop-in Classes: Mirfield

Mirfield Meditation Classes

Dealing with Anger - how to remain calm when faced with difficulties and challenges

Saturdays: 11am – 1pm
The Studio, Eastthorpe Hall

Front view of Eastthorpe Hall, Mirfield, venue for the meditation classes

Meditation Retreat

Silent Day Retreat

Abide in stillness and clarity

Sunday 15th November
9.00am – 4.15pm

blue mountain range

Drop-in Classes: Huddersfield

Finding Inner Protection in Uncertain Times

In this uncertain world learn to train your mind to remain calm, resolute and at ease, whatever life brings

Tuesdays 7pm + Thursdays 11am
24th Nov – 17th Dec

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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

Tuesdays 7.00pm & Thursdays 11am

Gen Kelsang Varahi

Drop-in Meditation Classes

Tuesdays 7.30pm

Jim Sheriden - Denby Dale

Drop-in Meditation Classes

Saturdays 11am – 1pm

Meditation Teacher - Andy Torrington

Drop-in Meditation Classes

Thursdays 11.00am

Meditation Teacher - Annie Dexter

Other Courses & Events:

Meditation + Meal

Meditation & Afternoon Tea

Sunday 6th December
3pm – 5pm at Vajrapani Centre

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Weekend Half-day Course

The Peace of Contentment

Saturday 12th December
10am – 1.15pm

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Special Event

Opening the Wisdom Eye – Manjushri Empowerment

Sat 19th December and Sunday 20th December
11am – 4.30pm Saturday and 10am – 1.30pm Sunday

Wisdom Buddha Manjushri

Special Event

Be Empowered to Change

Friday 1st January 2027
2pm – 4:30pm

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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)

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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. All our classes are included in the three study programmes of Kadampa Buddhism.

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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If we want to become free from problems and attain lasting peace and happiness we need to increase our knowledge and understanding of the mind.

- 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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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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