Meditation Retreat
Nyungnay Purification Practice
Tues 14th + Weds 15th April

Retreat Schedule:
Tuesday 14th April & Wednesday 15th April
Session 1 – 6.30am (includes Mahayana Precepts)
Session 2 – 10.30am – 11.45am
Session 3 – 4pm – 5.30pm
Wednesday 15th is Buddhas Enlightenment day and will include Offering to the Spiritual Guide puja at 7.15pm
Please read the description below and contact us if you have any questions about participating in this retreat.
Cost is £30 for full retreat, included in standard and benefactor memberships.
This special retreat is performed in conjunction with the practice of thousand-armed Avalokiteshvara. Engaging in this retreat is very powerful for removing negative karma and pacifying strong delusions such as desirous attachment and hatred. It is also a special method for receiving Buddha’s blessings and improving our love, compassion and bodhichitta (The wish to attain Enlightenment for the benefit of all).
Usually this practise is done over two days, with Mahayana precepts (vows to abstain from certain actions for 24 hours) being taken at the beginning of each day. On the first day it is customary to abstain from all meals apart from lunch. On the second day we engage in a complete fast, abstaining from all food and drink for 24 hours. on both days, we do three sessions that combine prostrations with chanted meditations. Those who are unable to engage in a complete fast can participate on the second day, provided they take the precepts on that day.
Retreat Schedule:
Tuesday 14th April & Wednesday 15th April
Session 1 – 6.30am (includes Mahayana Precepts)
Session 2 – 10.30am – 11.45am
Session 3 – 4pm – 5.30pm
Wednesday 15th is Buddhas Enlightenment day and will include Offering to the Spiritual Guide puja at 7.15pm.
Venue:
Vajrapani Kadampa Meditation Centre
Wheathouse Terrace,
Huddersfield.
Memberships
If you attend classes and courses on a regular basis, our Memberships are a convenient way of covering the cost and a great way to support the Centre.
About Our Classes
- Each class begins with a simple guided breathing / relaxation meditation
- There is a talk on meditation and positive thinking based on Buddha's teachings.
- Classes conclude with a meditation based on the subject of the teaching.
- After the class you are welcome to stay for light refreshments, talk to the teacher, and ask questions
Benefits of Meditation
- Learn to relax, unwind and experience peace of mind.
- Deal with difficulties and problems in a more constructive way
- Find greater meaning and purpose in life.
- Develop good qualities and positive states of mind such as love, compassion and wisdom.
FAQ's
Why is there a charge for the classes?
We are a registered charity run entirely by volunteers, and not for profit. The funds we receive are used to pay for our venues, operating expenses and maintenance of the centre building. Although there is a charge for the classes we want to make them accessible to all, so If you are struggling with the cost of classes or courses, please speak to us about that, no one will ever be turned away for lack of funds.
Do I have to book online?
Please try to book online for weekend courses and other events. For weekly classes booking online is useful, but you can just turn up and pay on the door. You can also get a discount on all our weekly meditation classes by buying a Series Ticket online.
Do I have to wait for the next series of classes to begin?
No, please feel free to drop in whenever you like. Attending the entire series of classes is highly beneficial, as each class builds on the next. However, each class is taught in such a way that if you only attend one class, you will derive benefit from it.
Will I have to sit on the floor?
Although some classes do have the option to sit on the floor, there are always chairs available. However, If there is a special reason why you need to sit on the floor please let us know and we can reserve a mat for you.
What should I wear?
There are no dress requirements, please wear whatever you feel comfortable in.
We do ask that you remove your shoes when entering the meditation room.
What if I am not religious or practice a religion other than Buddhism?
Everyone is welcome to attend. Anyone can learn basic meditation and experience the benefits. Buddhism is a non-evangelical religion. Buddhists respect all people and are happy to help anyone regardless of whether they subscribe to another faith or to none. We make Buddhas teachings available to everyone with the belief that they are practical methods to solve daily problems.
I have never meditated before, are these classes suitable for me?
Yes, classes are open to everyone regardless of experience. Instructions on how to do the meditations are provided by the teacher who will also guide you through the meditation. If you do struggle with the meditation you can always just sit there and relax for a while!
All objects, whether pleasant, unpleasant or neutral, are mere appearances to the mind, just like things experienced in a dream
