Regular meditation classes

Our Buddhist meditation classes in the north west are for anyone who wants to learn how to meditate in a friendly, relaxed setting, and explore Buddhism. No experience is necessary and there is no need to book – just turn up!

Experienced practitioners lead the sessions and guide you in a simple meditation technique. You can then practise this yourself at home.

In addition, you can learn a little about the basic teachings of the Buddhist tradition such as impermanence, karma and compassion.

  • Meditation in Manchester at Kagyu Ling

    Kagyu Ling Buddhist Centre has meditation classes three times each week. Newcomers are always welcome.

    Wednesdays: 10.30am to 11.30am. Also online: Weds am meditation
    Wednesdays: 8pm to 9pm.
    Fridays: 8pm to 9pm

    More about meditation at Kagyu Ling in Manchester

    Kagyu Ling Buddhist Centre

  • Classes across the north west

    Birkenhead: Wednesday 8pm
    Central Manchester: 2nd & 4th Fridays 6pm
    Colne: Wednesday 8pm
    Liverpool: Tuesday 7.45pm
    New Brighton: Friday 11.30am
    Prestwich: Tuesday 7.30pm
    Shrewsbury: Wednesday 6pm

  • Online meditation

    If you can’t get to one of our classes, join our weekly zoom sessions. Newcomers are welcome. There is an explanation of the technique of calm-abiding meditation, and a brief talk about some key Buddhist topics.

    Tuesday: 7.30pm to 8.30pm.

    Join online meditation on zoom.

    online meditation

  • Mind training (lojong)

    Mind training is a system of meditation for developing the thought of enlightenment. At its heart is the practice of exchanging oneself for others.

    Lojong sessions take place at Kagyu Ling each Thursday at 8pm. Join online: Lojong Thursday zoom link

    There is also a short lojong session after Chenrezik puja once a month (Sunday 12.15pm). Join online with the Chenrezik link.

    Mind training lojong at Kagyu Ling

  • Study group - Atisha's Lamp of the Path for Enlightenment

    Starting on Monday 9th of November at 8pm, we will be studying Lamp of the Path for Enlightenment. Written by the Rime master Jamgon Kontrul Lodro Thaye. The text will be further elucidated using the teachings provided by Khaywang Lama Jampa Thaye’s teachings at Sakya Changlocgen Ling in August 2022.

    This event is open to all whether you attended the group in France or not

    If you’re interested in joining, please email straughan.thomas@dechen.org for the commentary notes.

    Join online - Mondays at 8pm.