WHEN
Monday evening drop-in classes
7pm - 8pm (followed by optional informal discussion over a cup of tea)
Dates
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Nov|7, 14 Dec
Where
The Green Room,
The Grand,
Metropole Road East,
Folkestone,
CT20 2XL
Cost
7 week series: £60
Per class: £10
Low income £7 per class
Monthly Membership and Full Time Student Card Holders - free
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When your mind won't switch off
How meditation can help us overcome overthinking and find inner peace
Do you ever find yourself going over the same situation again and again, worrying about what might happen, or replaying conversations long after they have finished?
Sometimes our biggest source of stress isn’t what is happening around us, but what is happening inside our own mind.
In this series of classes, we will explore how meditation and Buddhist wisdom can help us understand the habit of overthinking and learn to relate to our thoughts in a more peaceful and positive way. Rather than trying to control every thought or solve every problem, we can learn practical ways to let go of unhelpful thinking and develop a calmer, clearer mind.
Through guided meditations, practical teachings and contemplation, we will discover how genuine inner peace is something we can cultivate from within. As our mind becomes more peaceful, we become less overwhelmed by uncertainty, more resilient when things don’t go as planned, and better able to respond to life with wisdom and compassion.
1) How to find peace when your thoughts keep spinning
2) How to find peace with uncertainty
3) How to break free from unhelpful thoughts
4) How to keep your peace in difficult situations
5) How to stop holding on to what makes us unhappy
6) Finding an inner source of strength and stability
7) How to develop a mind that can remain peaceful
You don’t need to be experienced in meditation. Everyone is welcome.
Come and discover how to give your mind a break — and learn how to create a deeper sense of peace from within.
DATES
Monday | 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Nov | 7, 14 Dec
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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