Drop-in Meditation Classes

New Year New Direction

Classes start w/b 9 Jan

This series of classes will explore how we can make changes in our life and respond to difficulties and problems in new ways in order to experience lasting peace and contentment. See our classes page for details of locations, venues and times including our new weekly class in Saltaire.

New Year's Eve Event

Saturday 31 Dec 7.00pm - 12.15am

Join us for a spiritual focus to the end of the year. The evening will begin with a teaching and meditation followed by a 3 course meal in our beautiful cafe area. To take us into the New Year rom 11-12, we shall engage in candle lit meditation and prayers to Avolokiteshvara, the Buddha of Compassion, a beautiful and meaningful way to take us into 2012. You can book on-line on our website or contact the centre. If you wish to stay overnight, there is the option of staying in our guest room at our residential house. Please contact us for more info.

Walk for World Peace

Sunday 11 Jan 2012 11am

Meet at Bronte Parsonage Museum Car Park, Haworth

Following on from our New Year Walk for World Peace last year, we are stepping out again on this popular and scenic walk from Haworth to Bronte Waterfalls then with the option of going on to Top Withins. We shall stop off en route for a short guided meditation and packed lunch. If you would like to join us, please meet in the car park and bring weather appropriate clothing. If you can offer a lift or would like a lift, please drop us an e mail.

New Year Retreat

Monday 2 Jan - Sunday 8 Jan

7.30am, 10.30am, 4.30pm , 7.30pm

This retreat is a special opportunity to focus and gain deeper experience of the 21 meditations from the Meditation Handbook that are the stages of the path to enlightenment, or Lamrim. During each retreat session there will be an opportunity to engage in preparatory prayers, read/study and meditate. There are 4 session each day. Each session lasts 1.5 hours. You can attend individual sessions and there is no need to book.

Meditation Workshop

Take a New Direction

Saturday 21 Jan 10am - 1pm

Our human life is precious and rare, passing moment by moment. Take time out to explore the meaning of your life and make positive changes that lead to real happiness. Read more...

Half Day Course

What is Karma?

Saturday 28 Jan 10am - 1pm

Why do we experience what we experience, Karma explains all! Read more...

Stop the Week

Friday 27 Jan 7.30pm

Warm up the New Year with a taste of India by enjoying a 3 course vegetarian meal in our beautiful cafe area. Prior to this we shall bring some spiritual focus to the end of the week with a short guided meditation and brief teaching. There are no NKT Dharma Centres in India yet but if you would like see where in the world they are located, please go to www.kadampa.org

Please book in advance for this popular event either by sending a deposit of £5 or by paying via Paypal on our website.

Seasonal Raffle

Last chance to buy tickets before the draw on 1 Jan

Our Walk and Auction raised approx £2000 so we still have £4,000 to raise for the secondary glazing. Now the colder weather is starting we need a lot of help and support for our Seasonal Raffle. Raffle tickets are for sale at our classes, cafe and events but you can also buy them on-line on our websiteand see the prizes there.

World Peace Cafe

The World Peace Café is closed over the Christmas period and will re open on Tuesday 3 Jan.

Free e Book

Modern Buddhism

Download Geshe-la 's newest book, containing the complete path to enlightenment at eModernBuddhism.com

Café Volunteers

We've lost a couple of our volunteers to full time jobs so if you think you could help out by doing a weekly shift in the café, please drop us an email.

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Catch up on what's happening at the Centre by visiting our new Facebook page. Please help us to post the content you find helpful by clicking the link button for any postings you find useful.

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