Drop-in Buddhist Meditation Classes
The meditation classes at Buddha Land Kadampa Buddhist Centre in Keighley 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 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 Classes
Tuesdays 11.00am – 12.00pm
with Gen Kelsang Päljin 
Gen Kelsang Päljin, a Buddhist monk with over 15 years’ experience of practising and teaching Kadampa Buddhism. Päljin is the Resident Teacher of Buddha Land Buddhist Centre, Keighley.
Cost: £6 per class 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
Thursdays 10.30am – 12.00pm
with Kelsang Dra-ma 
Kelsang Dra-ma, a student of the Foundation Programme at Buddha Land Buddhist Centre, Keighley.
Cost: £6 per class 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.
Find Happiness from Within
Tues 18 & Thurs 20 Dec – Living Lightly
Enjoy a Peaceful Mind
Thurs 3 Jan – Clear Your Mind (Tues 1 Jan no class)
Tues 8 & Thurs 10 Jan – Experience a Peaceful Mind
New Year, New Direction
Tues 15 & Thurs 17 Jan – New Year New Direction
Tues 22 & Thurs 24 Jan – Take a Step Back
Tues 29 & Thurs 31 Jan – Determination to Change
Tues 5 & Thurs 7 Feb – Understand Yourself
Tues 12 & Thurs 14 Feb – Achieve Lasting Happiness
Tues 19 & Thurs 21 Feb – Gain Results from Meditation
Tues 26 & Thurs 28 Feb – Develop Wisdom
Inner Strength, Overcoming Anger
Tues 5 & Thurs 7 Mar – Choosing Patience
Tues 12 & Thurs 14 Mar – Why We Get Angry?
Tues 26 & Thurs 28 Mar – Using Wisdom with Acceptance
Tues 2 & Thurs 4 Apr – Learning Not to Retaliate
Tues 9 & Thurs 11 Apr – Working with Difficult People
Tues 16 & Thurs 18 Apr – Patience with Family
Tues 23 & Thurs 25 Apr – Patience in Daily Life
Evening Classes
Thursdays 6.00 – 7.00pm
with Gen Kelsang Päljin
Gen Kelsang Päljin, a Buddhist monk with over 15 years’ experience of practising and teaching Kadampa Buddhism. Päljin is the Resident Teacher of Buddha Land Buddhist Centre, Keighley.
World Peace Cafe open 6.45pm to 7.30pm
Cost: £6 per class 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.
Find Happiness from Within
Thurs 18 Dec – Living Lightly
Enjoy a Peaceful Mind
Thurs 10 Jan – Experience a Peaceful Mind
New Year, New Direction
Thurs 17 Jan – New Year New Direction
Thurs 24 Jan – Take a Step Back
Thurs 31 Jan – Determination to Change
Thurs 7 Feb – Understand Yourself
Thurs 14 Feb – Achieve Lasting Happiness
Thurs 21 Feb – Gain Results from Meditation
Thurs 28 Feb – Develop Wisdom
Inner Strength, Overcoming Anger
Thurs 7 Mar – Choosing Patience
Thurs 14 Mar – Why We Get Angry?
Thurs 21 Mar – Accepting Difficulties
Thurs 28 Mar – Using Wisdom with Acceptance
Thurs 4 Apr – Learning Not to Retaliate
Thurs 11 Apr – Working with Difficult People
Thurs 18 Apr – Patience with Family
Thurs 25 Apr – Patience in Daily Life
Lunchtime Classes
Fridays 1.00pm – 1.40pm
with Kelsang Dra-ma
Kelsang Dra-ma, a student of the Foundation Programme at Buddha Land Buddhist Centre, Keighley
Cost: £3.00 per class. If you would like to have lunch in the cafe before or after the class you can choose our “Soup and Serenity” option for £5.00
Wednesdays 12.30pm-12.45pm, free
with Gen Kelsang Dra-ma
Find Happiness from Within
Thurs 18 Dec – Living Lightly
Enjoy a Peaceful Mind
Fri 4 Jan – Clear Your Mind
Fri 11 Jan – Experience a Peaceful Mind
New Year, New Direction
Fri 18 Jan – New Year New Direction
Fri 25 Jan – Take a Step Back
Fri 1 Feb – Determination to Change
Fri 8 Feb – Understand Yourself
Fri 15 Feb – Achieve Lasting Happiness
Fri 22 Feb – Gain Results from Meditation
Fri 1 Mar – Develop Wisdom
Inner Strength, Overcoming Anger
Fri 8 Mar – Choosing Patience
Fri 15 Mar – Why We Get Angry?
Fri 22 Mar – Accepting Difficulties
Fri 29 Mar – Using Wisdom with Acceptance
Fri 5 Apr – Learning Not to Retaliate
Fri 12 Apr – Working with Difficult People
Fri 19 Apr – Patience with Family
Fri 26 Apr – Patience in Daily Life
Children's Classes
Saturdays 10am – 11am
tbc
The meditation classes for children at Buddha Land Centre teach how to gain an experience of inner peace through 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. In each class there is a story or short talk, guided meditations followed be craft activities.
Everyone under 13 and over 5 is welcome but an adult needs to come along as well. The class lasts one hour with a charge of £2.50 per child. If you would like more information about these classes, or 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.
Location
Buddha Land Buddhist Centre, 1 Lawkholme Cres, Keighley, BD21 3NR, West Yorkshire, UK
Map
Location
Buddha Land Kadampa Buddhist Centre has a raised ground floor cafe/shop and a first floor meditation room. Entrance to the ground floor is via 6 steps.
The centre is open Tuesday to Saturday 10am til 4pm (9.30am on Saturdays).
Getting there
The Centre is situated on Keighley War Memorial Square between Abbey National and Speaks Work Wear. It is opposite Keighley Bus Station and the Airedale Centre.
It is 5min walk from Keighley Train Station.
Parking is readily available during the day either in the town centre car parks or in unrestricted street parking which starts about 5min walk away from the building. After 6pm and on Sundays town centre car parking is free. There are disabled parking bays oposite the building and alongside Abbey National.
In addition to Keighley, the meditation class also covers towns and villages in the wider area including Bingley, Cullingworth, Oxenhope, Haworth, Oakwood, Steeton, Crosshills, Silsden and Skipton.
