Kadampa Meditation Centre, York – an oasis of peace in the City Centre.
Kadampa Meditation Centre
24 Gillygate
York
YO31 7EQ
Car parking nearby
Tel: 01904 621708
Email: info@meditationinyork.org
Shop Opening Times (excluding class times):
Monday: Closed
Tuesday to Sunday: 11am – 4pm
We have a well stocked gift and bookshop selling a variety of gifts, souvenirs, greetings cards, Buddhist books, and meditation CDs, with knowledgeable friendly staff on hand to offer assistance if required.
The Centre has a beautiful meditation room that is light, spacious and quiet with three beautiful arched windows leading to an outside seating area adjoining the City Wall and views of York Minster. With its exquisite Buddhist statues this is the perfect place to develop inner peace.
Kadampa Meditation Centre York is the sister Centre of Madhyamaka KMC, near Pocklington that provides a special place of tranquility, rest and reflection in the heart of York.
We offer a variety of classes, from 30 minute guided lunchtime meditations, to in-depth Buddhist study programme, and a variety of day and half-day courses that are suitable for everyone to learn how to transform negative states of mind into positive opportunities for growth, leading to a more fulfilled and happy life.
We are situated in the heart of York City Centre, just around the corner from York Minster, the Art Gallery and Shambles and only a short walk away from York Railway Station.
You are welcome to drop in and browse through our gift and bookshop; selling souvenirs, gifts, greetings cards, Buddhist books, and meditation CDs or visit our beautiful meditation room.
We welcome visits from all types of groups and clubs, such as school visits, scouts, WI, U3A, etc, to learn about Buddhism and meditation.
If you would like to arrange a group visit, or for more information, please email group.visits@madhyamaka.org
Classes on Meditation & Modern Buddhism for Daily Life
Mondays
7 – 9pm Foundation Programme* (enrolment required)
Tuesdays
12.15 – 12.45pm 30-Minute Class
Wednesdays
12.15 – 12.45pm 30-Minute Class
Thursdays
10.30 – 11.30am Meditations for a Happy Life Class
12.15 – 12.45pm 30-Minute Class
7.30 – 9.00pm Meditation Class*
Fridays
12.15 – 12.45pm 30-Minute Class
5.30 – 6.30pm Free your mind on Friday
Saturdays
10.00am – 1.00pm Half-Day Courses
2.30 – 3.45pm Meditation Class
Sundays
10.30am – 11.30am Meditations for a Happy Life Class
*Taught by Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Tharpa
No charge, everyone welcome:
Heart Jewel with guided Lamrim meditation
7 – 8pm Fridays
Tara Chanted Prayers
7 – 7.40pm
Wednesday 8th February
Sunday 8th March
Wednesday 8th April
Wishfulfilling Jewel with Tsog
7 – 8pm Saturday 29 March
It is traditional but not essential to bring along a small vegetarian food offering
Offering to the Spiritual Guide
7 – 9pm
Saturday 25 April
It is traditional but not essential to bring along a small vegetarian food offering
Madhyamaka Kadampa Meditation Centre
Kilnwick Percy Hall, Pocklington,
York, YO42 1UF
Registered Charity No. 509746
A range of comfortable and private accommodation
Situated at the foot of the Wolds
Quiet and peaceful surroundings
Set within the grounds of historic Kilnwick Percy Hall
Woodland walks
Open 7 days a week 10.30am - 4.30pm
Teas and coffees
Cakes and light lunches
Childrens play area
Doggy lodge
