Drop-in Meditation Classes

The Buddhist Way to Inner Peace

Classes start w/b 12 September

This series of classes will show how we can transform our life by making simple yet profound changes in our day by following Buddha's wisdom. Discover how to create lasting peace and happiness within one's own mind. See our classes page for details of locations, venues and times including the new Skipton class.

Kadampa Way of Life

Sunday 18 & 25 Sept 4 - 6pm & 7 - 9pm

7.30am, 10.30am, 4.30pm , 7.30pm

Pure Kadampa practioners enjoy lasting peace of mind through their daily practice of Buddha's teachings, finding spiritual lessons in every situation they make rapid progress on the spiritual path and bring lasting benefit to others. Based on 'Modern Buddhism' this short course will explain how through study and meditation we can begin to live the life of a pure Kadampa. These classes will also offer the opportunity to gain an introduction to the Foundation Programme and answer any questions you may have. Suggested donation per Sunday is £5 which includes a meal and refreshments.

Living Meditation 6 Week Course

Wednesdays 7.30pm - 9.00pm

from 21 Sept @ Buddha Land

This 6 week course is based on the Living Mediation series of CD's - Meditation for Relaxation, Meditations for a Clear Mind & Meditations for a Kind Heart. Each class will include guided mediations and teachings based on these CD's and practical advice on how to follow up these practices in your own time. Cost for the course is £30.

Meditation Workshop

Find Lasting Peace of Mind

Sunday 17 Sept 10am - 1pm

Everyone wishes to be happy all the time but only a few realise that our happiness depends upon our peace of mind. Learn to relax, unwind and discover the way to lasting peace of mind in this Workshop.

Stop the Week

Friday 23 Sept 7.30pm

Join us for a short, guided meditation, a brief teaching and a 3 course vegetarian meal in the best of company in our beautiful cafe area. This month we shall be hosting Swiss evening. We have several Dharma Centres in Switzerland including Kailash International Retreat Centre - if you would like to see where these and other world centres 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.

Walk for World Peace

Sunday 4 Sept 10.30am

St Ives , Bingley followed by optional lunch at the World Peace Cafe

Join us for an informal walk in some beautiful countryside with a short guided meditation en route, the distance is approx 4.5 miles. Meet at the car park on St Ives Estate. Following the walk, we offer the option of having lunch at the World Peace Café.

Lamrim Retreat

Tues 30 Aug - Sat 3 Sept

7.30am, 10.30am, 4.30pm , 7.30pm

This retreat is a special opportunity to focus and gain deeper experience of the 21 meditations 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. Sessions are open to all and there is no need to book.

Residential Course

UK Dharma Celebration

8 - 11 September

Kadam Bridget Heyes, the National Spiritual Director will grant the Empowerment of Buddha Vajrapani and teach how to gain inner peace by overcoming our delusions, at Tara Centre in Derbyshire. Click for more details.

Free e Book

Modern Buddhism

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

Foundation Programme

In-depth study of essential Buddhist texts, providing the basis for deep experience of Buddha's teachings. Starts October on Sundays.

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