Odiyana Centre provides meditation classes in Warrington, 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 Chökyong is the Resident Teacher at Odiyana Centre and teaches meditation in Warrington. A disciple of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, Gen Chökyong is a Buddhist monk who has been studying, practising and teaching meditation for many years.
He was ordained in April 2000 and trained at Tara Buddhist Centre, near Derby, one of the foremost Buddhist colleges in Europe. When teaching, Gen Chökyong demonstrates a comprehensive wealth of knowledge, which he shares in a humorous and compassionate way.
Each class consists of guided meditations, a talk and discussion. They last about two hours, including refreshments. 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.
ALL OUR CLASSES ARE DROP IN CLASSES SO NO NEED TO BOOK. JUST TURN UP!
Venue
The Old Fairfield School, Fairfield Street Warrington, WA1 3AJ
Facility fee
ÂŁ6 per class
Date and Time
7:30pm – 9pm Wednesday evenings – see below for date

Advice for a Happy Life – Runs from Wednesday 14th June up to and including Wednesday 5th July 2023
THE WARRINGTON CLASS WILL ALSO RUN ON 12TH AND 19TH JULY.

Solutions for Modern Problems – Runs from Wednesday 6th September up to and including Wednesday 4th October 2023

Transforming Life’s Difficulties – Runs from Wednesday 25th October up to and including Wednesday 6th December 2023

Fulfil Your Potential – Runs from Wednesday 10th January 2024 up to and including Wednesday 13th March 2024

The Happiness of Inner Peace – Runs from Wednesday 17th April 2024 up to and including Wednesday 22nd May 2024

Advice for a Happy Life – Runs from Wednesday 5th June up to and including Wednesday 3rd July 2024