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.
New Year, New Direction
Tues 28 Jan & Thurs 30 Jan– Determination to Change
Tues 4 Feb & Thurs 6 Feb– Understanding Yourself
Tues 11 Feb & Thurs 13 Feb– Achieve Lasting Happiness
Tues 18 Feb & Thurs 20 Feb– Gain Results from Meditation
Tues 25 Feb & Thurs 27 Feb– Develop Your Wisdom
Inner Strength – Overcoming Anger
Tues 3 & Thurs 5 Mar – Choosing Patience
Tues 10 & Thurs 12 Mar – Why We Get Angry.
Tues 17 & 19 Mar – Accepting Difficulties
Tues 24 & Thurs 26 Mar – Using Wisdom with Acceptance
Tues 31 & Thurs 2 Apr – Learning Not to Retaliate
Tues 7 & Thurs 9 Apr – Working with Difficult People
Tues 14 & Thurs 16 Apr – Patience with Family
Tues 21 & Thurs 23 Apr – Patience in Daily Life
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.
New Year, New Direction
Thurs 30 Jan– Determination to Change
Thurs 6 Feb– Understanding Yourself
Thurs 13 Feb– Achieve Lasting Happiness
Thurs 20 Feb– Gain Results from Meditation
Thurs 27 Feb– Develop Your Wisdom
Inner Strength – Overcoming Anger
Thurs 5 Mar – Choosing Patience
Thurs 12 Mar – Why We Get Angry.
Thurs 19 Mar – Accepting Difficulties
Thurs 26 Mar – Using Wisdom with Acceptance
Thurs 2 Apr – Learning Not to Retaliate
Thurs 9 Apr – Working with Difficult People
Thurs 16 Apr – Patience with Family
Thurs 23 Apr – Patience in Daily Life
Lunchtime
Tuesdays & Wednesdays 12.30pm-12.45pm, free
Simple guided meditations
Fridays 1.00pm – 1.40pm
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
New Year, New Direction
Fri 31 Jan– Determination to Change
Fri 7 Feb– Understanding Yourself
Fri 14 Feb– Achieve Lasting Happiness
Fri 21 Feb– Gain Results from Meditation
Fri 28 Feb– Develop Your Wisdom
Inner Strength – Overcoming Anger
Fri 6 Mar – Choosing Patience
Fri 13 Mar – Why We Get Angry.
Fri 20 Mar – Accepting Difficulties
Fri 27 Mar – Using Wisdom with Acceptance
Fri 3 Apr – Learning Not to Retaliate
Fri 10 Apr – Working with Difficult People
Fri 17 Apr – Patience with Family
Fri 24 Apr – Patience in Daily Life
Tee
Saturdays 5pm – 6pm
Feb 1, Mar 7, Apr 4
Learn to meditate and to overcome stress and anxiety, cope with challenging conditions and develop greater peace of mind.
The classes are taught by Kelsang Thonchog, a student of the Teacher Training Programme at Buddha Land Buddhist Centre, Keighley.
Cost: £2.50 per class
Children
Saturdays 10am – 11am
Feb 1, Mar 7, Apr 4
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.
