Weekend Half-day Course

Bringing Calm Into Your Life – learn to meditate

A man meditating peacefully overlooking a lake with mountains in the background.

Cost is £15 per person
You can book in advance below or pay on the door.

Included in Standard and Benefactor memberships.

About this course:

In today’s busy world, it is easy to become caught up in constant activity, endless distractions, and a stream of anxious thoughts. When our mind is unsettled, we often find it difficult to relax, be happy, or enjoy the people and things around us.

Meditation is a method to make our mind calm and peaceful. When our mind is peaceful, it naturally becomes free from worry and mental discomfort, allowing us to experience a deep sense of wellbeing and happiness. By learning to improve the quality of our thoughts, we can transform the way we experience our daily life, whatever challenges we face.

This course offers a practical introduction to meditation, showing how we can reduce busy and distracted minds, develop greater inner peace, and cultivate positive states of mind. Through simple guided meditations and practical advice, you will learn techniques that can easily be integrated into everyday life, helping you remain calm, clear, and confident.

Whether you are completely new to meditation or looking to refresh your practice, this course will give you practical methods to bring more peace, balance, and happiness into your life. Everyone is welcome.

 

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.

  • 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
  • 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.
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!

How wonderful it would be if I and all living beings attained real happiness, the pure and everlasting happiness of enlightenment!

- Ven. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
Buddhist master Ven Geshe Kelsang Gyatso teaching dharma at a Kadamap Festival