Meditation Courses
Part 1 Meditation and Buddhism Course
Part 2 Meditation and Buddhism Course
After Part 2, what next?
Coping with depression, stress and anxiety
Living well with pain and illness
Drop-in classes
Numbers (1, 2...) after course titles refer to levels of experience. See chart for more details.
Part 1 Meditation and Buddhism Course
This
initial seven week course gives a practical introduction to the three
practices that we teach and explores the basic principles of meditation.
It also gives an introduction to some of the principles of Buddhism that
support an understanding of meditation.
It runs over 7 Wednesday evenings, 7 Thursday mornings or 7 Saturday mornings and includes an optional weekend day that provides time to consolidate and deepen the experience of meditation. (The date of this weekend day is given in brackets).
cost for each of the courses: £75
(£55/£35 variable concs.)
Please book in advance
7 Wednesday evenings 7.30pm to 9.45pm
from 23 April (+ Sunday 11 May)
11 June (+ Sunday 6 July)
7 Thursday mornings: 10.15am to 12.30pm
from 24 April (+ Sunday 11 May)
12 June (+ Sun 6 July)
Part 2 Meditation and Buddhism Course
This 7 week continuation course takes a deeper look at the meditation practices and the underlying principles of meditation. The course also explores the relationship between our everyday lives and meditation by looking at some of the key principles and practices of Buddhism.
It runs on Wednesday evenings and includes an optional weekend day that provides the opportunity for developing calm and making deeper connections.
cost for each of these courses: : £75
(£55/£35 variable concs.)
Please book in advance.
7 Wednesday evenings: 7.30pm – 9.45pm
from 23 April (+ Sunday 11 May)
11 June (+ Sunday 6 July)
After Part 2 — What Next?
We offer a choice, you can go deeper with
meditation:
Insight Meditation through
Mindfulness Course
Insight Meditation: Presence and Freedom
Going Deeper: Meditation Days
Thursday morning drop-in
or learn more about buddhism:
These two 6 week courses form part of our Mitra Foundation Course in Buddhism. They are also open as 'stand-alone' courses to those who have completed Parts 1 & 2 of the Meditation & Buddhism Introductory Course. Book in advance. Please contact the Centre for more details.
The Wheel
of Life
Engaging the Heart:
the Role of Ritual
or you could try both!
Going
Deeper with Meditation
Book in advance
Insight Meditation through Mindfulness
This initial five week course led by Vanaka focuses on learning a relaxed, direct awareness of body/mind. It is a non-discursive silent presence that is both receptive to whatever arises and at the same time active in not getting ‘caught up in’ those experiences. Through this kind of training there arises the possibility of becoming unstuck from our habitual, unsatisfactory ways of relating to ourselves and the world. There are handouts at the end of each evening as well as guidance for practice during the week.
5 week course
Tuesday evenings: 7.30pm – 9.30pm
from 22 April
cost: £45 (£35/£25 concs.).
Insight Meditation: Presence and Freedom
This five week follow on course from Insight Meditation through Mindfulness is concerned with the more active aspect of insight practice. Within the space of a relaxed, embodied and non-discursive awareness we are able to explore the processes within us which cause narrowing, attachment and pain, and recognise the processes which relax, open and free the mind/body. The five weeks take a look at how insight into each of the three/ laksanas/ provides the basis for relaxing, unbinding, and ultimately freedom.
5 week course
Tuesday evenings: 7.30pm – 9.30pm
from 16 September
cost: £45 (£35/£25 concs.).
return to 'after Part II' list of courses and classes
Meditation for Coping with Depression, Stress and Anxiety
This is an eight week course specifically
designed for people who deal with recurrent depression and/ or stress
and anxiety. Recent studies have shown that mindfulness meditation used
with elements from cognitive therapy (MBCT) is helpful in preventing relapse
into depression.
Afternoon course: 2.45pm - 4.45pm, from 21 April
Orientation for evening course: 7 pm - 8 pm, 15 September
Evening course: 7pm - 9pm, from 29 September
cost: £125 (£80/£50
variable concs.)
includes CDs, workbook and follow-up session.
Book in advance
Please contact the Centre for application details and for details of our summer course.
Breathworks: Living Well with Pain and Illness
This 8 Week Course led by Ratnadakini is specifically
for those experiencing any level of pain in their lives. Through contemplation
of the breath & using various strategies, we can cultivate a greater
awareness of body and mind, thus helping us live in the moment, not in
the pain.
Orientation mornings: 30 April / 1 October, 10.30 - 12.00
noon
8 Wednesday mornings from 7 May / 8 October, 10.30 -
12.30pm
cost: £125 (£90/£60 variable concs.) Includes CD
and workbook
Book in advance
Please contact the Centre for application details
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