General Programme Buddhist Meditation Classes
The meditation classes in Burnley teach you how to gain an experience of inner peace through meditation. They are a great way to learn to meditate, to improve your meditation practice, or to learn new meditation techniques. Through meditation we can learn to relax, let go of our daily concerns and develop a fresh and positive outlook.
The classes in Burnley are taught by Gen Kelsang Päljin, a Budd
hist monk with over 20 years’ experience of practising and teaching Kadampa Buddhism. Päljin has been the Resident Teacher of Buddha Land Buddhist Centre, Keighley for the past 12 years. He is able to explain clearly and simply how we can apply meditation in our daily lives and so experience deep and lasting happiness.
The classes include guided meditations and a talk explaining how to practice and apply meditation. They are self contained, so you can attend individual classes. Please see below for full details.
Everyone is welcome.
Class Information
Day Class
Wednesdays & Thursdays 11.00am – 12.00pm
Cost £5.50 per class
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE
Face to face classes have been temporarily suspended, we do intend to run them again at our regular venues when the coronavirus emergency is over. However, we do still wish to be able to deliver Buddhist teachings on how to maintain inner peace, compassion and clarity of mind during these very difficult times.
We have taken the decision that our classes will now, temporarily, take place online. We intend to run the same classes at the same times and show them live online, with some live interaction possible with the teachers. Those wishing to be involved do need to book, via the link below, so that the connections can be set up. The cost per class will be the same as for the face to face classes.
Inner Strength – Overcoming Anger
Wed 25 & Thurs 26 Mar – Using Wisdom with Acceptance
Wed 2 & Thurs 3 Apr – Learning Not to Retaliate
Wed 9 & Thurs 10 Apr– Working with Difficult People
Wed 16 & Thurs 17 Apr – Patience with Family
Wed 23 & Thurs 24 Apr – Patience in Daily Life
Evening Classes
Wednesdays 6.00pm – 7.00pm
Wednesdays 7.30pm – 9.00pm
Cost: £6 or you can purchase a 4 Class Card for £20 which can be used at any of our “drop in” classes during a 3 month period.
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE
Face to face classes have been temporarily suspended, we do intend to run them again at our regular venues when the coronavirus emergency is over. However, we do still wish to be able to deliver Buddhist teachings on how to maintain inner peace, compassion and clarity of mind during these very difficult times.
We have taken the decision that our classes will now, temporarily, take place online. We intend to run the same classes at the same times and show them live online, with some live interaction possible with the teachers. Those wishing to be involved do need to book, via the link below, so that the connections can be set up. The cost per class will be the same as for the face to face classes.
Inner Strength – Overcoming Anger
Wed 25 Mar – Using Wisdom with Acceptance
Wed 1 Apr – Learning Not to Retaliate
Wed 8 Apr – Working with Difficult People
Wed 15 Apr – Patience with Family
Wed 22 Apr – Patience in Daily Life
Lunchtime Classes
Wednesday & Thursday Lunchtime Meditations – free
12.30pm – 12.45pm
The lunchtime meditations offer simple guided meditations for gaining practical experience of inner peace. These meditations help us to relax, let go of our daily concerns and develop a fresh and positive outlook. As well as a guided meditation there is a short explanation of how to practice meditation in daily life and are taught by experienced students of the centre. Everyone is welcome.
Children's Classes
Sundays 11am – 12noon: See Sunday Out
Feb 2, Mar 1, Apr 5
Cost £2.50 per child
These classes for children teach how to gain an experience of inner peace though meditation. They are a great way to learn how difficulties come from the mind and to start to overcome them. Through meditation we can learn to relax, let go of our daily concerns and develop a fresh and positive outlook regardless of our age. Buddha’s teachings help us to understand the experiences of others, to overcome selfishness and to cherish others.
These classes are aimed specifically for young people. The usual classes are suitable for anyone over about 14 but these classes will be aimed at younger children. There will a short talk, guided meditations and activities such as drawing.
Everyone under 13 and over 5 is welcome but an adult needs to come along as well. If you would like more information about these classes, if you would like to check about the suitability of them or have any other queries please send us an email or give us a call.
Further Information:
If you contact us and we will be happy to answer your questions and provide any additional information you would like to know concerning the classes.
In addition to Burnley the meditation class also covers towns and villages in the Pendle area including Nelson, Padiham, Accrington, Whalley, Clitheroe, Great Harwood, Todmorden and the area of Rossendale.
