Modern Buddhism
Drop-in Meditation Classes
In Person & Livestreamed Online
Wednesdays 7.30pm – 9pm
(available for 48 hours after on catch up)
Modern Buddhism is a special practical presentation of Buddha’s teaching that is perfectly suited to our modern world. Learn how to integrate this ancient wisdom into modern daily life with theses classes based on the book Modern Buddhism.
Each week Gen Paljin will teach a section of the book including meditations and advice on how practically to apply the teachings in daily life. Every class is a stand-alone teaching so you can join at any stage. The classes run for 1.5 hours and include teaching, meditation and preparatory prayers.
The Modern Buddhism classes are suitable for people who enjoy our one-hour drop-in classes and would like to know more about Buddhist teachings. They are also suitable for those who are considering (or studying already) on our more in-depth Foundation Study Programme as it will deepen understanding and experience of the entire spiritual path.
“Through reading and practising the instructions given in this book, people can solve their daily problems and maintain a happy mind all the time.”
Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
Teacher
This course will be taught by Gen Kelsang Päljin the Resident Teacher of Burnley Kadampa Buddhist Centre and of Buddha Land Buddhist Centre, Keighley. He is a Buddhist monk with over 22 years’ experience of practising and teaching Kadampa Buddhism.
Class Titles
Modern Buddhism
6 January – How Buddhism Helps Us to Find Peace
13 January – What is Buddhism?
20 January – Buddhism and Faith
27 January – What is the Mind?
3 February – Who were the Kadampas?
10 February – Class replaced by Offering to the Spiritual Guide chanted prayers.
17 February – Types of Meditation
24 February – Meditation on Preciousness of Our Life
Location
Online
This series of classes is streamed online, and is available on catch-up for 48 hours after each class.
In-Person
Online classes will continue to run in tandem for the foreseeable future.
The course Modern Buddhism will run in person at the following time and location (links will take you to the respective class website).
Wednesdays 7.30pm – 9pm Burnley Kadampa Buddhist Centre, Burnley
In-person classes will need to be booked in advance rather than on our usual drop-in basis; suitable procedures are in place to keep attendees and teachers safe.
