WHEN

Monday evenings drop-in classes

7pm - 8pm (followed by optional informal discussion over a cup of tea)

Mon 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 March

Where

The Friends Meeting House,
30 Holly Bush Lane,
Sevenoaks
TN13 3TJ

Cost

Free for Members & Student Card Holders
5 week series: £40
Per class: £10
Low income concession: £7 per class

Meditations for transforming difficult

 times into inner strength

A 5 week series with Buddhist teacher Monica in Sevenoaks

When we experience stress and tension in our lives, it’s easy to feel emotionally overwhelmed or powerless; but it doesn’t have to be that way!

All of us have inner reservoirs of peace, wisdom and sanity waiting to be discovered. In particular, we can learn to roll with life’s punches and make peace with adversity; essential skills in a world where we can not always control what happens, whether that’s with personal struggles or the uncertain times we live in. 

Our real power lies in how we respond and show up for ourselves and others. With a few simple time-honoured and wise Buddhist teachings, you’ll discover how to stop sweating the small stuff – or the big stuff – and embrace life with more openness, flexibility, and lightness of touch.

Sessions last for an hour. They are suitable for complete beginners and those with more experience of meditation. Classes can be attended on a drop-in basis, as each session is self contained. Light refreshments will be served before or after the class.

About this series: This series of classes aims to teach effective, meditation-based solutions to everyday problems taken from the Kadampa Buddhist tradition.

DATES

Mondays | 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 March 2025

 7pm – 8pm  (followed by optional informal discussion over a cup of tea)

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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

This Monday Evening Class is led by Buddhist Teacher Monica Sharma

Teacher

The Monday Evening Class is led by Buddhist Teacher Monica.

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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