INTRODUCTION TO BUDDHISt MEDITATION
3 Week Meditation Course with KMC Kent Resident Teacher James Baskerville
Buddhist meditation gives you methods to transform the way you see and relate to the difficulties in your life.
Using Buddhist psychology to understand the mind, you can begin to see why you habitually react to certain situations with negative emotions. You will also be introduced to meditation techniques that uplift the mind, providing you with the knowledge and tools to live a more meaningful and happy life.
You do not need to be Buddhist to benefit from these meditations. Everyone is welcome.
You will learn:
– Essential meditations from the Buddhist tradition
– How to understand your mind
– Meditation techniques to develop a stable, peaceful and happy mind
Classes last for an hour. They are suitable for complete beginners and those with more experience of meditation. Light refreshements will be served before or after the class.
About the course: this 3 week course aim to teach effective, meditation-based solutions to everyday problems taken from the Kadampa Buddhist tradition and classes are held in The Graham Chiesman Room at the beautiful St. Benedict’s Centre.
DATES
Thursday | January 13, 20, 27 | 7pm – 8pm
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This is a 3 week course series and not open as individual sessions.
Please note: Online Booking & Payment prior the start of the course 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.