Odiyana Centre provides meditation classes in Northwich, teaching basic meditation and the practice of Kadampa Buddhism. The purpose of these classes is to help people to gain personal experience of inner peace, to overcome their daily problems, and to find real happiness in their hearts.
Gen Kelsang Dema is the resident teacher at Odiyana Kadampa Meditation Centre. Gen Kelsang Dema is a highly respected teacher within the New Kadampa Tradition. With many years of dedicated study and practice, Gen Kelsang Dema has earned recognition for her deep understanding of Buddhist teachings and her ability to convey these teachings with clarity and compassion. Over the years she has touched the hearts of thousands of people, inspiring them to integrate Buddha’s teachings into their modern daily lives. Her teachings are characterized by their clarity, depth, and relevance to contemporary life.
Each class consists of guided meditations, a talk and discussion. They last about an hour and a half. The classes are suitable for everyone from beginners to experienced meditators. Each class is self contained, though you are welcome to attend the whole course. They provide an ideal introduction to meditation and Buddhism, teaching effective and practical methods for overcoming problems and increasing happiness in daily life.
The classes are drop in classes so you can just turn up – check the dates below
Venue
Odiyana Kadampa Meditation Centre, The Heysoms, 163 Chester Road, Northwich, CW8 4AQ (please note that this is the correct postcode – the postcode which is displayed in the window below may not be entirely correct because it is generated automatically by Google Maps.
Facility Fee
£7 per class
Date and Time
7:30pm – 9pm Tuesday evenings – see below for dates
ADVICE FOR A HAPPY LIFE – Runs from Tuesday 3rd June up to and including Tuesday 8th July 2025
How to Transform Your Life – Runs from Tuesday 2nd September up to and including Tuesday 30th September 2025 (5 weeks)
Staying Strong When Things Go Wrong – Runs from Tuesday 21st October up to and including Tuesday 2nd December (7 weeks)
How To Meditate – Runs from Tuesday 13th January 2026 up to and including Tuesday 10th February 2026 (5 weeks)
Living A Meaningful Life – Runs from Tuesday 24th February 2026 up to and including Tuesday 24th March 2026 (5 weeks)
The Pursuit of Happiness – Runs from Tuesday 14th April up to and including Tuesday 19th May 2026 (5 weeks)
A Peaceful Heart – Runs from Tuesday 2nd June up to and including Tuesday 7th July 2026 (6 weeks)