WHEN
Tuesday evening drop-in classes
7.15pm - 8.15pm (followed by optional informal discussion over a cup of tea)
Dates
9, 23, 30 June | 7, 14 July
Where
Venue for April/May Series:
Harper's Cafe
Victoria Park
Jemmett Road
Ashford TN23 4AD
(free parking in Victoria Road car park)
Cost
Free for Members & Full Time Student Card Holders
Whole 5 week series: £40
Per class: £10
Low income: £7 per class
BOOKING ONLINE BELOW
How love solves your problems
Meditations for harmonious relationships
Nurturing our innate potential for love—a mind that truly cherishes others—is one of the most meaningful things we can do for ourselves and those around us. Buddha described the mind of love as “the great protector” because it shields us from unhappiness and gives us the inner openness and flexibility needed to respond skilfully to life’s challenges.
When we cultivate love in our heart, we begin to heal our relationship with ourselves, with our family and friends, and ultimately with the world. While this may sound idealistic, it is in fact deeply practical. Through meditation, we can learn to connect with our natural capacity for love, strengthen it, and gradually extend it to more and more people—and even animals.
In this series, Tingy will guide us through heart-enriching meditations and offer practical insights on how to apply them to solving the problems we face in daily life.
- Class 1: How Love Heals Our Relationships
- Class 2: How Self-Love Leads to Authentic Love for Others
- Class 3: How Training in Love Increases Our Resilience
- Class 4: How Love Frees Us from Anger and Conflict
- Class 5: How Love Helps Us Overcome Isolation and a Sense of Separation from Others
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
Tuesdays | 9, 23, 30 June | 7, 14 July
at Harper’s Cafe, Ashford
7.15pm – 8.15pm (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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