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Join like minded people in practising Dhammakaya meditation, a simple and effective technique, suitable for people of all levels of experience
Keep your inspiration to meditate going, by becoming part of a group that meditates regularly with a Buddhist monk in the quiet and conducive atmosphere of a meditation centre
Why Meditate?
Meditation has become widely accepted for its health benefits which include:
- Ability to reduce one’s stress levels
- Pulling oneself out of depression
- Overcoming sleep problems
- Helping improve focus and concentration
Classes are friendly and informal
Simple stretching exercises, video presentations and a Q and A session may be included
Classes are suitable for people of all levels of experience and newcomers are welcome to join at any stage
Classes are open to all people, of all beliefs and religious orientation, or who have no religious orientation at all, and don’t worry, there will never be any pressure or attempt to convert you to Buddhism.
Loose-fitting (but modest) clothes are recommended for your own comfort. In the Dhammakaya meditation tradition, it’s customary to wear light coloured (preferably white) clothing as it helps the meditation’s atmosphere, but you don’t have to
Please put your mobile phone on airplane mode / silent so as not to disturb others
Please leave your shoes in the entrance hall. If you need to stretch out your legs during meditation, we ask that you please don’t point your feet at the Buddha image or the teaching monk
Please arrive in good time as the temple main door will be locked at 7:00 pm
Cost £5.00 per class, which goes towards meditation centre running costs. We don’t charge for meditation, but the centre does rely on donations to keep going. If you can donate £5.00, it will help us to keep providing these classes to the community. However, we will never turn anyone away due to lack of funds
Students under 16 may be accepted with parental consent
Temple staff may take photographs of the participants during the class
Photographs help form a record of temple activities and may be published online
Please protect yourself and others by taking sensible COVID-19 precautions and following government guidelines, at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/covid-19-guidance-for-the-safe-use-of-places-of-worship
To help with your meditation practice at home, meditation videos and other resources can be found here
Northwest Centre for Buddhist Meditation, Wat Phra Dhammakaya, Stockport, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom 