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.
How to Transform Your Life
Tues 1 Oct & Thurs 3 Oct– Finding Lasting Happiness
Tues 8 Oct & Thurs 10 Oct– Letting Go and Moving On
Tues 15 Oct & Thurs 17 Oct– Wake Up Smiling
Tues 22 Oct & Thurs 24 Oct– Living Meaningfully
Find Happiness from Within
Tues 29 Oct & Thurs 1 Nov– Being Authentic
Tues 5 Nov & Thurs 7 Nov– Seeing Kindness Everywhere
Tues 12 Nov & Thurs 14 Nov– Blame Free Living
Tues 19 Nov & Thurs 21 Nov– Accepting Yourself and Others
Tues 26 Nov & Thurs 28 Nov– Purify Your Mind
Tues 3 Dec & Thurs 5 Dec– Overcoming Adversities
Tues 10 Dec & Thurs 12 Dec– How Things Really Exist
Tues 17 Dec & Thurs 19 Dec– Living Lightly
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.
How to Transform Your Life
Thurs 3 Oct – Finding Lasting Happiness
Thurs 10 Oct – Letting Go and Moving On
Thurs 17 Oct – Wake Up Smiling
Thurs 24 Oct – Living Meaningfully
Find Happiness from Within
Thurs 31 Oct – Being Authentic
Thurs 7 Nov – Seeing Kindness Everywhere
Thurs 14 Nov – Blame Free Living
Thurs 21 Nov – Accepting Yourself and Others
Thurs 28 Nov – Purify Your Mind
Thurs 5 Dec – Overcoming Adversities
Thurs 12 Dec – How Things Really Exist
Thurs 19 Dec – Living Lightly
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
How to Transform Your Life
Fri 4 Oct – Finding Lasting Happiness
Fri 11 Oct – Letting Go and Moving On
Fri 18 Oct – Wake Up Smiling
Fri 25 Oct – Living Meaningfully
Find Happiness from Within
Fri 1 Nov – Being Authentic
Fri 8 Nov – Seeing Kindness Everywhere
Fri 15 Nov – Blame Free Living
Fri 22 Nov – Accepting Yourself and Others
Fri 29 Nov – Purify Your Mind
Fri 6 Dec – Overcoming Adversities
Fri 13 Dec – How Things Really Exist
Fri 20 Dec – Living Lightly
Teenagers
Saturdays 5pm – 6pm
Sept 28, Oct 12, Nov 2, Dec 7
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
Sept 7, Oct 12, Nov 2, Dec 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.
