WHEN
Monday evening drop-in classes
7pm - 8pm (followed by optional informal discussion over a cup of tea)
Dates
9, 16, 23 Feb | 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 March
Where
The Green Room,
The Grand,
Metropole Road East,
Folkestone,
CT20 2XL
Cost
8 week series: £70
Per class: £10 &
Low income £7 per class
Monthly Membership and Full Time Student Card Holders - free
BOOKING ONLINE BELOW
Inner Strength for Difficult Times
Cultivating Calm, Resilience, and Wisdom in an Uncertain World
When life feels unsettling or challenging, cultivating inner strength and inner protection becomes especially important.
Stress and tension can easily leave us feeling powerless, yet each of us has access to deep inner reserves of peace, wisdom, and steadiness. With the right approach, we can learn to meet adversity with greater ease, adapt to circumstances beyond our control, and navigate both personal struggles and uncertain times with confidence.
Our true strength lies not in changing everything around us, but in how we respond and how we show up for others. By developing a calm and resilient mind, we can respond to difficulties with wisdom, compassion, and clarity, rather than feeling overwhelmed by them.
Join us for a series of classes with Kelsang Oden, where you will explore simple, time-honoured Buddhist teachings designed to help you let go of unnecessary stress and face life’s challenges, large and small, with openness, flexibility, and a lighter touch.
Week 1 – Finding Calm in Uncertain Times
Week 2 – Building Inner Protection
Week 3 – Responding, Not Reacting
Week 4 – Understanding and Dissolving Stress & Overwhelm
Week 5 – Making Peace with What We Can’t Control
Week 6 – Cultivating a Resilient and Compassionate Mind
Week 7 – Showing Up with Wisdom and a Good Heart
Week 8 – The Wisdom that Liberates
Each class stands on its own, so feel free to drop in anytime. We recommend attending the full series if you can, but you’re always welcome to join individual sessions. Suitable for complete beginners and experienced meditators.
DATES
Monday | 9, 16, 23 Feb & 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 March
7pm – 8pm (followed by optional informal discussion over a cup of tea)
BOOKING ONLINE REQUIRED!
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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