Meditation & Buddhism drop-in classes Sept - Dec 2015

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1 Meditation & Buddhism drop-in classes Sept - Dec 2015 Huddersfield Penistone area Vajrapani Kadampa Buddhist Centre

2 Meditation & Buddhism Classes These classes offer simple, practical methods to improve the quality of our life and develop inner peace through teachings and meditation. Each class consists of two guided meditations and a teaching to help us solve our daily problems and find the lasting happiness we seek. Beginners are welcome. Class fee: 5. Discover meditation Everyone can learn to meditate; it doesn t require long periods of sitting and silence, but is something we can incorporate into our busy, everyday lives. Stop worrying, start living! Our negative states of mind such as stress and owrry create endless problems for ourselves and others. Learn simple solutions to these problems. Overcoming anger and frustration Anger and frustration afflict us almost everyday, causing problems in our relationships, at home and at work. Learn methods to reduce these through using Buddhist teachings. Drop-in branch classes Mondays pm Huddersfield Library Princess Street Huddersfield HD1 2SU Learn how to use basic Buddhist Meditation to find peace and happiness from within and bust the stress of daily life. Dates: sept oct nov dec 1 8 Tuesdays pm Hoylandswaine Village Hall Penistone Area, Haigh Lane S36 7JJ Discover meditation sept oct 6 13 Stop worrying, start living oct 20 nov 3 10 Overcoming anger nov dec 1 8

3 Classes at the Centre our meditation room Our beautiful centre is a place of peace and tranquility We offer a full meditation program suitable for everyone; from those completely new to meditation to those more experienced. Meditation & Buddhism drop-in classes at the centre Tuesdays pm Discover meditation sept Stop worrying, start living oct nov 23 Overcoming anger nov dec 1 8 taught by western monk Kelsang Ganden class fee 5 Thursday Catchup 11.00am 12.30pm For those who miss the Tuesday evening class, it is repeated every Thursday morning of the same week. taught by western monk Kelsang Ganden class fee 5 Basic Buddhist Meditation - Sundays 4.00pm pm Learn how Buddhist meditation techniques can help create more peaceful states of mind leading to lasting happiness in your daily life. Dates: sept oct 18 nov class fee 5 Prayers for World Peace - Sundays 11am 12.15pm This class includes a guided meditation, a short teaching and prayers for world peace. An uplifting class inspiring us to make a positive contribution to our world. Led by western monk Kelsang Donyo Free

4 Courses & Events Day courses & special events at the centre Learn to meditate sat 12 sept 10am - 1pm Fee 10 Learn how to use the practical techniques of Buddhist meditation to cultivate more peaceful states of mind, overcome difficulties and lead to an increased feeling of happiness in our everyday lives. This class is particularly suitable for beginners. Everyone welcome. Overcoming Stress & Anxiety sat 17 oct 10am - 1pm Fee 10 In modern life, almost everyone experiences some degree of stress and anxiety. By discovering their underlying causes and learning new ways of thinking, we can reduce and eventually overcome these bad habits of mind and replace them with peaceful and happy states of mind instead. Improving Relationships sat 14 nov 10am - 1pm Fee 10 Relationships are very important to us. On this course we will explore how Buddhist meditation has the power to transform our relationships both past and present. By increasing love and respect we can bring meaning and harmony to all of our relationships. Food for Thought Oct 30 & Nov 27 7pm-10pm Fee 20 The evening starts with a guided meditation, led by Kelsang Ganden, followed by a delicious, three-course, home cooked, vegetarian meal. *Please ensure you book in advance, as we have limited places available.* For details of all classes:

5 Vajrapani Kadampa Buddhist Centre The Centre - Vajrapani Kadampa Buddhist Centre Vajrapani Kadampa Buddhist Centre provides a facility where people can learn about meditation and modern Buddhism. At our centre, located in Huddersfield, we offer a full program suitable for everyone: introductory classes, day courses and in-depth study programs. We also offer drop-in meditation classes across three local areas. The New Kadampa Tradition (NKT) The New Kadampa Tradition was founded in the West by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, a fully accomplished meditation master and internationally renowned teacher of Buddhism. He has written 22 highly acclaimed books and established over 1200 Kadampa Buddhist meditation centres and groups worldwide. The Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Delek is the Resident Teacher of Madhyamaka KMC as well as Vajrapani KBC. She has been a dedicated disciple of our founder Geshe Kelsang Gyatso for many years and has been studying in the New Kadampa Tradition for over 20 years. Gen Delek is known for the clarity and strength of her teachings, as well as her kind and caring nature. Kelsang Ganden Kelsang Ganden is an inspiring example of a modern Buddhist practitioner who s teachings are light hearted, down to earth and very practical. Ganden teaches the general programmesand half day courses at the Centre. THE BENEFITS OF MEDITATION & BUDDHISM The benefits of the teachings given at our classes are that through sincerely practising the teachings you can solve your daily problems such as the problems of anger, attachment, jealousy and ignorance. You can maintain a peaceful mind, so that you will be happy all the time. You can maintain harmony and good relationships with your family, friends and others so that you can make them happy and making your life very meaningful. Vajrapani Kadampa Buddhist Centre is a non profit organisation. Registered Charity number:

6 Vajrapani Kadampa Buddhist Centre Wheathouse Terrace, Birkby, Huddersfield HD2 2UY When the turbulence of distracting thoughts subsides and our mind becomes still, a deep happiness and contentment naturally arises from within.