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Jamyang Buddhist Centre
Jamyang Buddhist Centre Leeds is a community wellbeing hub in Holbeck, South Leeds. A space where you can leave behind the stresses of everyday life. As well as courses and events focused on the Buddhist Mahayana tradition, we also offer a range of activities to support your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.

Read our annual report for 2020 here. You're guaranteed a warm welcome when you walk through our door. With a vegetarian caf, book shop and charity shop, as well as bright, open spaces available for meetings and events, we're a great place to meet friends and colleagues. Online activities including pujas, teachings, meditations etc., from all the UK Centres are available in one place via the Google calendar below.
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About Jamyang Buddhist Centre Leeds Jamyang Buddhist Centre Leeds was founded in 1996 under the spiritual direction of Lama Zopa Rinpoche. About the FPMT Jamyang Buddhist Centre Leeds is affiliated to the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT) which is part of the Gelugpa tradition of Tibetan Buddhism as practised by HH Dalai Lama.
Jamyang Buddhist Centre Leeds was founded in 1996 under the spiritual direction of Lama Zopa Rinpoche. Our core aims are to promote wellbeing and meditation, in line with Buddhist principles, and to preserve the Buddhist Mahayana tradition, throughout the North of England and further afield.

As well as being an active community wellbeing hub, our centre in Holbeck, South Leeds, provides a peaceful place for meditation and a community of support for the study and practice of Buddhism and Wellbeing.We work with a number of local partners to promote wellbeing and mindfulness. We offer weekly meditation classes, suitable for both beginners and people with meditation experience, and we run a dynamic programme of courses, talks and events.
Our management team meets once a week and all our volunteers and staff meet once a month. When you arrive at the centre you'll be welcomed by our reception and admin team. Our house operations team is Marie-Odile Leconte, supported by Amy Pearson and Pat on reception! Previous House/Centre Managers have included: Rebecca Freer, Anette Akrill, Jamie Harwood and Kieran.
Jamyang Buddhist Centre Leeds is affiliated to the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT) which is part of the Gelugpa tradition of Tibetan Buddhism as practised by HH Dalai Lama. FPMT is an international non-profit organisation following the Mahayana Buddhist tradition through teaching, meditation and community service.
Buddhism is one of the 6 major religions in the UK. There are many different ways of being a Buddhist and of practising Buddhism. Buddhism offers many different techniques for learning about and gaining control of your own mind in order to become more compassionate and wise. Buddha says that all you have to know is what you are, how you exist.
Reviews (11)
Johanna Abbott
Johanna Abbott
Nov 16, 2021
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Great place to relax and take some quiet time for your mental health and well being. Really kind, friendly and welcoming atmosphere. I recommend the mindfulness and meditation classes and the introduction to Buddhism course. They've really changed my outlook on life, the mind, and how to live. One thing I really took from the Intro to Buddhism course which for me was life changing, was that the one thing you can change in life is yourself, and how you react to life events challenging or difficult people around you. Reacting with kindness, empathy and understanding brings a calmer, more positive
Katrina Robinson
Katrina Robinson
Jun 25, 2020
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It has a calming feeling in the place and jay who works there is lovely I have just volunteered to work in the centre and I enjoyed my training the people who come to the centre are lovely and jay is a pleasure towork withi
Adam Bowley
Adam Bowley
Mar 26, 2020
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Now running online meditation sessions. Especially valuable in these turbulent times. All you need is an internet connection and the relevant app. Once it reopens, it's worth checking out the cafe too.
Jo Ackroyd
Jo Ackroyd
Feb 22, 2020
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I really enjoyed my visit here and I will be going back as I really want to learn mindfulness and meditation more and improve my meditation skills its a really lovely place people there are so friendly & helpful
Lobsang Sherap
Lobsang Sherap
Nov 22, 2019
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An amazing place, friendly people, authentic Buddhist organisation under the guidance of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Lama Zopa Rinpoche. Definitely worth a visit, even if just for a cup of tea !
Martin Lee
Martin Lee
Nov 18, 2019
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I visited the drop in mediation session open eve ey Tues and Thursday lunchtime from 12.30, suggested £3 donations. I would reccomend this as a lovely place to unwind and be still from a busy day. The centre has a nice cafe and charity shop on site.
Chrissie Martindale
Chrissie Martindale
Aug 18, 2019
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I first walked through the doors about 3 years ago now and I’m so pleased I did. I’ve learnt so much more about Buddhism than I ever did from reading alone. The community is so fabulous and really welcoming. We’ve just moved this year from rented space on St Paul’s street and then York place in the city centre to our own premises for the first time at Clyde works in Holbeck. All the community and volunteers have been so generous with their time and donations and the downstairs area including a lovely cafe is now complete. Jamyang is a member of the Foundation for the Preservation of the
Ad LokaStudio
Ad LokaStudio
Jul 27, 2019
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Based in Yorkshire and want to learn meditation and study Buddhism in a supportive environment? Look no further than Jamyang Leeds! Pitch yourself up with your laptop in the cafe and take advantage of the wi-fi whilst enjoying coffee and a cake. OM and Yum respectively.
Dawa Kalsang
Dawa Kalsang
Dec 13, 2018
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7 minutes walking distance from Leeds train station. Turn left at the Leeds station and it will be easier to find
Unjyn Park
Unjyn Park
Oct 28, 2018
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The centre is a lovely place where you can sit and learn to meditate and be with yourself. It offers meditation sessions and classes on Buddhism during lunch hours and in the evenings during the week plus classes on weekends. If you plan to visit, check their website (jamyangleeds.co.uk) for meditation and class timetable as it isn't often all the time. Peace to all those who knock on the door of Jamyang Leeds.
Stephen Cragg
Stephen Cragg
Dec 10, 2012
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Jamyang Buddhist Centre Leeds (JBCL) is a warm and friendly meditation space in Leeds city centre - near Park Square - 5 mins walk from Leeds train station.
Meditation; retreats; philosophy; courses; study; silence; puja; prayer; recitation and a wonderful variety of teas before and after sessions.
They have a Tibetan Buddhist nun and geshes from London and Sheffield as well as respected teachers from the Gelug tradition leading one-off courses or retreats.
If you are looking for an introduction to Buddhism or for a supportive community, Jamyang Buddhist Centre Leeds follows advice from His