WHEN
Tuesday Evening Drop-in Meditation Classes
7pm - 8pm
Dates
8, 15, 22, 29 Sep | 6 Oct
Where
Friends Meeting House,
6 The Friars,
Canterbury
CT1 2AS
(Next to Marlowe Theatre, over the bridge)
Limited free parking on first come basis
AVAILABLE ONLINE VIA LIVESTREAM
Cost
5 week series | £40
(in person & live streamed online)
Pay as you go I £10/class
Low income | £7/class
Free to members & Full Time Student Card Holders
BOOKING LINK BELOW
Finding peace with painful feelings
Practical meditation and timeless wisdom for navigating life’s emotional challenges with greater strength, compassion, and inner peace.
Life doesn’t always go the way we hope. We all experience painful feelings at times—whether it’s anxiety, grief, loneliness, disappointment, anger, or simply feeling overwhelmed. These emotions can seem all-consuming, leaving us feeling stuck and unsure how to move forward.
Buddha’s timeless wisdom offers a hopeful and empowering perspective. It teaches that although we cannot always change our circumstances, we can change the way we experience them. Through meditation and practical methods for training the mind, we can gradually let go of painful mental habits and discover a deeper source of peace, resilience, and happiness from within.
In this inspiring and practical course, you’ll discover how to:
- Understand the real causes of emotional pain.
- Respond to difficult feelings with greater wisdom and confidence.
- Let go of unhelpful habits such as worry, resentment, and self-criticism.
- Develop inner strength, compassion, and emotional balance.
- Experience a lasting peace that remains with you, whatever life brings.
Each session includes practical teachings, guided meditations, and time for reflection, giving you simple tools that you can use immediately in your daily life.
No previous experience is needed. Everyone is welcome.
DATES
Tuesdays | 8, 15, 22, 29 Sep | 6 Oct
7pm – 8pm
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Please note: Online Booking & Payment prior the start of the class only.
Class Format
What to Expect
Guided Meditation
Each class begins with guided breathing meditation to help let go of distractions and settle the mind into an experience of inner peace.
Buddhist Teaching
The teacher will then give practical advice, based on the topic of the class, explaining how we can integrate Buddha's timeless wisdom into our busy daily lives.
Discussion
The class will conclude with a second guided meditation to help us take the teaching to heart. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions.
Teacher
Teacher
FAQs
We are a registered charity run entirely by volunteers, no-one receives a salary. The funds we receive are used to pay for our venues and operating expenses. Although we charge for classes we also offer low-income rates and no one will ever be turned away for lack of funds.
Our classes are for everyone who is interested in learning how to meditate, regardless of background or belief. They are designed to give a broad introduction to Buddhist meditation, teachings, and practice. Everyone is invited to use whichever aspects of the teachings they find helpful.
No. Anyone can learn basic meditation and experience the benefits that come from having a peaceful mind.
No. Everyone is welcome, including beginners. All you need is the wish to improve yourself and the quality of your life.
No special clothing is required, come as you are.
No. The classes focus on meditation and teachings alone. You can choose to sit on a chair or meditation cushion.
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