Special Event
Be Empowered to Change
Friday 1st January 2027
2pm – 4:30pm
In this course we will receive wisdom advice from Buddha, engage in meditation to transform our mind and short Prayers for World Peace, to benefit all beings in our world. This will be followed by a buffet of afternoon tea, serving refreshments and homemade cakes, relaxing in the company of like-minded spiritual friends.
Cost £18 per person
We always wish for things to improve, we want this year to be better than the last one, we want our world to have less suffering, more peace and happiness. All of this is not simply wishful thinking. We have tried to change and improve many things, but we have never changed the most important thing in our life. That is our mind!
With wisdom, we can learn to understand that whether we feel happy or unhappy depends not on external things but on the thoughts we have in our mind, how we are thinking. If we decide to train to change our mind from negative to positive ways of thinking, we will gradually come to see how everything and everyone will improve for the better.
In this special New Year’s course be inspired and encouraged to begin our most important journey of our own self improvement. Through this gentle continual training everything in life will genuinely improve.
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!
Enlightenment is the inner light of wisdom that is permanently free from all mistaken appearance, and whose function is to bestow mental peace upon each and every living being every day
