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 – 8.30pm Buddhism for Everyone class* (from 9 September)
Tuesdays
12.15 – 12.45pm 30-Minute Class
Wednesdays
12.15 – 12.45pm 30-Minute Class
7.30 – 9.00pm 90-Minute Class
Thursdays
10.30 – 11.30am Meditations for a Happy Life class (from 5 September)
12.15 – 12.45pm 30-Minute Class
7.00 – 9.00pm Foundation Programme* (Enrolment required)
Fridays
10 – 11am Parents & Tots class (from 6 September)
12.15 – 12.45pm 30-Minute Class
Saturdays
10.00am – 1.00pm Half-Day Courses /
10.00am – 4.30pm Full Day Courses
Sundays
10.30am – 11.30am 60-Minute Class
*Taught by Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Tharpa
No charge, everyone welcome:
Heart Jewel with guided Lamrim meditation
7 – 8pm Fridays
Wishfullfilling Jewel with Tsog
5 – 6pm
Saturday 31 August
Saturday 26 October
Tara Chanted Prayers
5 – 5.40pm
Sunday 8 September
Tuesday 8 October
Friday 8 November
Sunday 8 December
Offering to the Spiritual Guide
7 – 9pm
Monday the 25 November
