Discover Inner Peace

Meditation classes and modern Buddhism in Huddersfield and Kirklees.

Vajrapani Kadampa Meditation Centre

We provide a peaceful space where you can discover the benefits of meditation, and the peace that modern Buddhism can offer. There are weekly drop-in meditation classes, and weekend courses and special events to suit everyone, whether you are completely new to meditation or have more experience.

News/announcements:

April 28, 2024

Kangso/Long Protector Puja:
please note that Kangso WILL NOT be taking place on 29th April as previously advertised.
A Powa Ceremony – Prayers for the Recently Deceased will now take place on that Monday – 29th April at 7pm at the Centre.

Teaching Skills Session:
Wednesday 8th May – 7pm – 9pm – Current FP and TTP students who would have a wish to become Kadampa teachers in the future are invited to attend this session to provide feedback for selected TTP students who will be presenting a short teaching and guided meditation.

This weeks schedule:

Featured Courses & Events:

Drop-in Classes: Huddersfield

Who Do You Think You Are?

Understanding self love, self loathing and self care.

Tuesdays 7.30pm
7th May – 21st May

Thursdays 11am
9th May – 23rd May

Meditation Retreat

Liberating Prayer – Refuge Retreat

Finding inner peace and protection by connecting to Buddha through the meaning of the words in Liberating Prayer

Sat 18th – Sun 19th May
at Vajrapani Centre, Huddersfield

Weekend Half-day Course

Developing Authentic Self Confidence

How to identify ourself correctly

Saturday 8th June
10am – 1.15pm – Vajrapani Centre

Everybody Welcome

Drop-in Meditation Classes

Our weekly classes provide an ideal introduction to meditation and Buddha’s teachings. Everyone is welcome.

Vajrapani Centre, Huddersfield

Denby Dale Library

Latest Courses & Events:

Meditation Retreat

Liberating Prayer – Refuge Retreat

Sat 18th – Sun 19th May
at Vajrapani Centre, Huddersfield

Drop-in Classes: Denby Dale

Denby Dale Meditation Class

Tuesdays 7.30pm
16th April – 14th May

Weekend Half-day Course

Developing Authentic Self Confidence

Saturday 8th June
10am – 1.15pm – Vajrapani Centre

Meditation Retreat

Finding Clarity and Stillness – silent day retreat

Saturday 15th June
9.30am – 4.30pm

Chanted Prayers

Chanted prayers (pujas) are an important component of training in a spiritual life. ... find out more →

In Depth Study Classes

Our in-depth study programmes of Foundation Program (FP) and Teacher Training Program (TTP) ... find out more →

Our Classes & Courses

include guided meditations, talks and informal discussions. We offer meditation courses for beginners, and those that wish to study in greater depth.

Everyone is Welcome

classes are based on Buddhist teachings but you don’t need to be Buddhist to attend. Seating is on chairs and you don’t need to wear any special clothing.

Peace of Mind

Meditation

is a way of calming and training our mind. It is easy to do, and something everyone can learn. Meditation can help reduce stress, and other negative states of mind. If our mind is pure and peaceful we can be happy, regardless of our external conditions.

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Path to Enlightenment

Modern Buddhism

is a special presentation of Buddha’s teachings that can help us deal with the challenges of modern life and is easy to understand and put into practice

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Meditation in huddersfield

About Us

Vajrapani Kadampa Meditation Centre is a member of the New Kadampa Tradtion. The purpose of the centre is to provide people in the local area the opportunity to learn about and practise Buddha’s teachings in order to develop inner peace.

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Buddhist Nun Kelsang Varahi welcoming people to Vajrapani Kadampa Meditation Centre with open arms

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Our Founder & Tradition

Vajrapani Kadampa Meditation Centre was founded by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, a world-renowned meditation master who has founded hundreds of centres around the world as part of the New Kadampa Tradition – International Kadampa Buddhist Union. He is the Spiritual Guide to thousands of people worldwide.

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Vajrapani Kadampa Meditation Centre
Wheathouse Terr
Huddersfield, HD2 2UY

Tel: 01484 943119