Atisha KMC holds regular classes in local towns (see below) consisting of teachings and guided meditations. We also occasionally hold taster classes in other towns – sign up for our newsletter and follow us on social media for updates.
These introductory classes begin with a simple guided meditation to reduce stress, tension and distractions. This is followed by a short teaching on how to apply Buddhist principles to daily life, followed by a second meditation and an opportunity to ask questions and discuss with others.
You don’t need any previous experience to attend these classes.
Cost: £7 per class or four classes for £21. These classes are free for Monthly Members. See here for details of becoming a Monthly Member
No need to book – just come along to any class at any time in the term.
Come and feel uplifted not just by the class but also by the company.
Meditations to make our life happy and meaningful
You can attend any class on any date.
Weekly classes based on the book The New Meditation Handbook by Kadampa Buddhist Teacher, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso; a practical and inspiring guide to Buddhist meditation.
The New Meditation handbook is a practical guide to meditation that teaches us how to make ourself and others happy by developing inner peace, and in this way making our lives more meaningful.
In these classes will we will learn:
- How to discover the inner peace of meditation
- How to apply meditation in daily life
- How we can make our life happy and meaningful
Without inner peace there is no real happiness. Problems, suffering and unhappiness do not exist outside the mind; they are feelings and thus part of the mind. Therefore, it is only by controlling our mind that we can permanently stop our problems and make ourself and others truly happy.
The twenty-one Buddhist meditation practices presented in this book are actual methods to control our mind and experience lasting inner peace. This extremely practical guide is an indispensable handbook for those seeking happiness and meaning in their lives.
Durham
with Gen Kelsang Chogma
Wednesdays 7:30 – 9pm
Alington House, 4 North Bailey, DH1 3ET
Class dates (attend any class):
Apr 30 May 7, 14, 21
Jun 11, 18, 25 Jul 2, 9, 16
Middlesbrough
with Mike Whitaker
**NEW VENUE & TIME**
Wednesdays 7-8:30pm
Easterside Community Hub, Broughton Avenue, Marton, TS4 3PZ
Class dates (attend any class):
Apr 30 May 7, 14, 21
Jun 11, 18, 25 Jul 2, 9, 16
Northallerton
With Gen Kelsang Chogma
At Northallerton Town Hall, High Street
A Calm and Clear Mind Sat 14th Jun 2025, 10-11am
Enjoy some mental space and peace… and learn to take it with you!
Meditation has become widely recognised as a simple but very effective method to calm the mind, let go of stress and give rise to an experience of inner peace and wellbeing. Especially suitable for beginners, this classes will introduce meditation techniques that can be practised by anyone.
Cost £7 – please book in advance if possible
