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 Teacher Training 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.
Inner Strength, Overcoming Anger
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
Understand Your Mind
Tues 30 Apr & Thurs 2 May – Still Your Mind
Tues 7 & Thurs 9 May – Understand Your Mind
Tues 14 & Thurs 16 May – Challenging Assumptions
Tues 21 & Thurs 23 May – Standing up to Negativity
Tues 28 – no class, & Thurs 30 May – Choose Happiness
Tues 4 & Thurs 6 June – Stages of Effective Meditation
Tues 11 & Thurs 13 June – Take Time to Focus
Tues 18 & Thurs 20 June – Living Wisely
Healthier, Happier You
Tues 25 & Thurs 27 June – Giving and Accepting
Tues 2 & Thurs 4 Jul – Moving on & Letting Go
Tues 9 & Thurs 11 Jul – Learning to Accept Others
Tues 16 & Thurs 18 Jul – Wake Up Smiling
Tues 23 & Thurs 25 Jul – Breaking Barriers to Change
Tues 30 Jul & Thurs 1 Aug – No class
Tues 6 & Thurs 8 Aug – No class
Training in Mindfulness
Tues 13 & Thurs 15 Aug – Meditation and Mindfulness
Tues 20 & Thurs 22 Aug – Meditation and Visualisation
Tues 27 & Thurs 29 Aug – Meditation in Daily Life
Tues 3 & Thurs 5 Sep – Establishing a Daily Practice
Evening
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.
Inner Strength, Overcoming Anger
Thurs 11 Apr – Working with Difficult People
Thurs 18 Apr – Patience with Family
Thurs 25 Apr – Patience in Daily Life
Understand Your Mind
Thurs 2 May – Still Your Mind
Thurs 9 May – Understand Your Mind
Thurs 16 May – Challenging Assumptions
Thurs 23 May – Standing up to Negativity
Thurs 30 May – Choose Happiness
Thurs 6 June – Stages of Effective Meditation
Thurs 13 June – Take Time to Focus
Thurs 20 June – Living Wisely
Healthier, Happier You
Thurs 27 June – Giving and Accepting
Thurs 4 Jul – Moving on & Letting Go
Thurs 11 Jul – Learning to Accept Others
Thurs 18 Jul – Wake Up Smiling
Thurs 25 Jul – Breaking Barriers to Change
Thurs 1 Aug – No class
Thurs 8 Aug – No class
Training in Mindfulness
Thurs 15 Aug – Meditation and Mindfulness
Thurs 22 Aug – Meditation and Visualisation
Thurs 29 Aug – Meditation in Daily Life
Thurs 5 Sep – Establishing a Daily Practice
Lunchtime
Tuesdays & Wednesdays 12.30pm-12.45pm, free
with Gen Kelsang Dra-ma
Simple guided meditations
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
Inner Strength, Overcoming Anger
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
Understand Your Mind
Fri 2 May – Still Your Mind
Fri 9 May – Understand Your Mind
Fri 16 May – Challenging Assumptions
Fri 23 May – Standing up to Negativity
Fri 30 May – Choose Happiness
Fri 6 June – Stages of Effective Meditation
Fri 13 June – Take Time to Focus
Fri 20 June – Living Wisely
Healthier, Happier You
Fri 27 June – Giving and Accepting
Fri 4 Jul – Moving on & Letting Go
Fri 11 Jul – Learning to Accept Others
Fri 18 Jul – Wake Up Smiling
Fri 25 Jul – Breaking Barriers to Change
Fri 1 Aug – No class
Fri 8 Aug – No class
Training in Mindfulness
Fri 15 Aug – Meditation and Mindfulness
Fri 22 Aug – Meditation and Visualisation
Fri 29 Aug – Meditation in Daily Life
Fri 5 Sep – Establishing a Daily Practice
Teenagers
Saturdays 2pm – 4pm
with Kelsang Thonchog
Kelsang Thonchog, a student of the Teacher Training Programme at Buddha Land Buddhist Centre, Keighley.
Learn to overcome stress and anxiety, cope with challenging conditions and develop greater peace of mind.
Cost: £5 per workshop.
May 11, Jun 1, see our workshops page for more details
Children
Saturdays 10am – 11am
Apr 27, May 11, Jun 8, Sept 7
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.
