KADAMPA MEDITATION CENTRE – YORK

Please note: The Centre will be closed Friday 26 to Monday 29 July and Friday 2 – Monday 5 August inclusive due to the International Kadampa Summer Festival at Manjushri KMC, Ulverston

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  • Kadampa Meditation Centre York

    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):
    Please note: The Centre will be closed Friday 26 to Monday 29 July and Friday 2 – Monday 5 August inclusive due to the International Kadampa Summer Festival at Manjushri KMC, Ulverston
    Monday:                     Closed
    Tuesday to Sunday: 11am – 4pm

  • Book & Gift Shop

    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.

  • Meditation Room

    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.

Info

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

SUMMER CLASS TIMETABLE 30 JULY - 1 SEPTEMBER

Solving Daily Problems through Mindfulness & Meditation

Tuesdays
12.15 – 12.45pm   30-Minute Class

Wednesdays
12.15 – 12.45pm   30-Minute Class
7.30 – 9.00pm   90-Minute Class

Thursdays 
12.15 – 12.45pm   30-Minute Class

Fridays
12.15 – 12.45pm   30-Minute Class

Saturdays
10.00am – 1.00pm   Half-Day Courses

Sundays
10.30am – 11.30am   60-Minute Class

Weekly Class Timetable

Classes on Meditation & Modern Buddhism for Daily Life

Tuesdays
12.15 – 12.45pm   30-Minute Class

Wednesdays
10.00 – 11.30am   90-Minute Class*
12.15 – 12.45pm   30-Minute Class
7.30 – 9.00pm   90-Minute Class

Thursdays 
12.15 – 12.45pm   30-Minute Class
7.00 – 9.00pm   Foundation Programme* (Enrolment required)

Fridays
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

Chanted prayers

No charge, everyone welcome:

Heart Jewel with guided Lamrim meditation
Mondays 7 – 8pm
Except 30 Sept and 25 November

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

Madhyamaka Kadampa Meditation Centre is a member of the International Kadampa Buddhist Union (IKBU) and is a Registerd Charity No. 509746.