Drop-in Meditation Classes

These are drop-in classes that consists of two guided meditations and a talk giving advice on how to combat stress and increase the causes of happiness in everyday life. Especially designed for those with little or no experience of meditation, the classes are self contained and open to all. The classes begin with 20-30 minutes of guided simple breathing and relaxing meditation. Then a talk is given by the teacher on the subject for the week, always very practical methods for overcoming minds like impatience, our stress, or anxieties. After this, the teacher leads another meditation, to help familiarise our mind with the evening's subject. Then, over tea and biscuits, a group discussion is encouraged where questions can be brought up within the group or individually with the teacher.

These classes are self contained, so you can attend any class you chose. However, you may receive more benefit from attending the whole course and so gain a fuller understanding of the subject. You do not need to wear special clothes to meditate, and during the classes we sit on chairs.  

2008 dates and courses:

Course 1: Monday 4th February to Thursday 6th March: Purity and peace

Course 2: Monday 7th April to Thursday 8th May: Love and happiness

Week 1 - How to create a life filled with love
Week 2 - Finding happiness and contentment
Week 3 - Improving our relationships
Week 4 - A life of love and service lived for others
Week 5 - A blissful life- following in the footsteps of Buddha

Course 3: Monday 9th June to Thursday 10th July: Transformation and liberation

Course 4: Monday 1st September to Thursday 2nd October

Course 5: Monday 10th November to Thursday 11th December