This website gives information on meditation and positive thinking classes in and around Bradford.
These classes are open to anyone, you don’t need to have any experience, and you don’t need to book in advance – just join in whenever you want to.
Meditation classes are perfect for those who want to relax and de-stress, and are held in Bradford, Rawdon, Shipley, Keighley, Otley and Ilkley.
This week the meditation classes are running a course called Understand Your Mind. They are based on the book ‘How to Understand the Mind’ by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
Friday 18 August, 7.30pm – 10.00pm
Learn to Meditate in Half a Day
Meditation Workshop
Buddha Land Kadampa Buddhist Centre, Keighley
Saturday 23 Sep, 10am – 1pm
Discover the power of meditation in this half day workshop that will give you the skills to create inner peace or refresh techniques you have already learnt.
“If we train in meditation our mind will gradually become more and more peaceful and we shall experience purer and purer forms of happiness.
Eventually we shall be able to stay happy all the time, even in the most difficult circumstances.” – Ven. Geshe Kelsang Gyasto
Meditation is becoming increasingly recognised as an effective means to reduce stress and improve our quality of life, however it also has much deeper and far-reaching benefits that have been understood by Buddhist practitioners for thousands of years. During this workshop you will be guided by and experienced practitioner through several meditations that can be reproduced at home, learn how to improve mindfulness and concentration; as well as how to set up a regular meditation practice. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions and receive guidance on how to improve your meditation practice.
This course is suitable for everyone from complete beginners to experienced meditators.
Workshops are a perfect way to both relax and develop internally. They are ideal for those who are new to meditation and those who would like to improve.
The cost of the workshop is £12 (GP Centre Card £5).
Refreshments are available in our World Peace Cafe during the workshop. Why not also stay for lunch afterwards?
Saturday 23 September, 10am – 1pm
Discover the essential tools of meditation and learn how to start your own meditation practice at home in this short morning meditation course. This course is perfect for those wishing to find more focus, balance and peace in daily life as well as those who would like to refresh their meditation practice..
Friday 29 September, 7.30pm – 10.00pm
Saturday 14 Oct, 10am – 1pm
Find beauty and fullness in each moment, learn to let go of the shadows of the past and the worries of the future.
Sunday 22 Oct, 10am-5pm
Unlock the hidden secrets of your mind by engaging in powerful guided meditations that you can put into practice in your everyday life, with immediate beneficial results.
Friday 27- Monday 30 Oct
An unequalled opportunity to get away from life’s busyness and deepen your experience of meditation with this four day meditation retreat held at the beautiful and inspiring Madhyamaka Centre near York.
Friday 27 October, 7.30pm – 10.00pm
Saturday 4 Nov, 10am – 1pm
Experience for yourself the natural inner peace and happiness that arises from a still mind. Meditation and mindfulness calm the mind, reduce stress and help us to develop a more positive approach to life.
Saturday 11 Nov, 10am-1pm
In this morning course we will explore Buddhist teachings on how to grow spiritually from the experience of pain, and be introduced to effective methods to reduce our mental and physical suffering.
Friday 24 November, 7.30pm – 10.00pm
Sunday 3 Dec, 10am-4.30pm
An empowerment is a beautiful ceremony in which we can receive the blessings of and make a connecton with an enlightened being who can help us both in our meditation practice and in everyday life. This empowerment will be granted by Gen Kelsang Paljin our Resident Teacher.
Saturday 10 Dec, 10am – 1pm
Learn to lead a problem free life with simple techniques for overcoming difficulties and finding lasting happiness.
Saturday 9 Dec, 10am – 1pm
Stress, worry and anxiety are parts of the mind, unpleasant feelings that arise in response to challenging situations. Meditation helps us to develop productive responses so that we can free ourselves from these unhelpful mental habits.
Friday 15 Dec, 7.00pm – 10.00pm
Sunday 17 Dec, 10am-5pm
Explore the practice of Medicine Buddha, which helps us dispel the negative minds that create inner pain and suffering.
Sundday 31 Dec 7.00pm – 12.15am
