Kagyu Ling Buddhist Centre gives a warm welcome to people wanting to learn to meditate in Manchester and explore the teachings of the Buddha.
Learn meditation in Manchester
Meditation classes are held three times each week at Kagyu Ling:
Wednesday: 10.30am to 11.30am and 8pm to 9pm.
Friday: 8pm to 9pm.
Please note: there will be no meditation class on Friday 29 July 2022.
For details, check What’s On.
You don’t need any experience and there is no need to book. Experienced practitioners lead the classes, which give you a chance to learn to meditate and practise simple calmness meditation. In addition, we give an introduction to Buddhism and explore some key aspects of Buddhist teachings.
The sessions last for just under an hour and the suggested contribution per class is £3.
Mainly Meditation Mornings
Mainly Meditation Mornings at Kagyu Ling give the opportunity to learn simple calm-abiding meditation in Manchester and are ideal for anyone new to meditation and Buddhism.
The day begins at 9.30am with a recitation of the 16 Arhats sadhana. Then there will be two sessions of calm-abiding shamatha meditation, at 10.30am and 12 noon. You will be given an explanation of how to settle the mind with this simple practice.
You are welcome to attend any or all of the sessions and there is no need to book in advance. You must have had the reading transmission (lung) to join in the 16 Arhats prayers so if you are new to Buddhism, you may prefer to start with the 10.30 session.
No lunch is provided but there is an opportunity to socialise in the breaks between sessions.
The sessions take place each month, on a Saturday. Visit What’s On for dates and times.
Online store
The Kagyu Dechen Buddhism North West online store stocks a variety of Buddhist products including books, rupas, malas, incense, meditation cushions and much more. Shop online.
Kagyu Ling video
This short video shows more about Buddhist meditation in Manchester at Kagyu Ling.
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Contact us: Manchester@dechen.org
Over 45 years of Buddhism in Manchester
Kagyu Ling, founded in 1975, is Manchester’s oldest Buddhist centre and for more than 40 years has provided people with a place and opportunity for Buddhist meditation in Manchester. Find more about Kagyu Ling and its history.
