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SUMMARY:The Art of Meditation
DESCRIPTION:A 3 week meditation course \nThree Wednesday evenings 15th\, 22nd and 29th April \nThe body\, the breath\, the heart. Whether you are just starting out or have a regular practice\, this course is for you. \nLed by Danakumara and Gambhiradhi \n \n Watch a video of Danakumara introducing the course
URL:https://www.brightonbuddhistcentre.co.uk/whats-on/the-art-of-meditation/
LOCATION:The Brighton Buddhist Centre\, Brighton Buddhist Centre\, 17 Tichborne Street\, Brighton\, BN1 1UR\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Wednesday lunchtime drop-in meditation class
DESCRIPTION:Whether you have never been to the Buddhist Centre before or are a seasoned regular you are warmly invited to join us. We begin with a guided body scan\, followed by an introduction to the mindfulness of breathing practice. We conclude with a lightly led metta bhavana meditation. \nBy donation
URL:https://www.brightonbuddhistcentre.co.uk/whats-on/wednesday-lunchtime-drop-in-meditation-class-2/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:The Brighton Buddhist Centre\, Brighton Buddhist Centre\, 17 Tichborne Street\, Brighton\, BN1 1UR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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SUMMARY:Mindful Self-Compassion Full Course
DESCRIPTION:An Orientation week then an 8 week course \nWednesdays 10.30am to 1pm\, from April 15th to 10th June \nWith Akasati Annie McAuley and Julia Powell \nCombining the skills of mindfulness and self-compassion\, this course provides powerful tools for emotional resilience. Learning to be kinder to ourselves creates a happier inner world and improves our relationships with others. \nResearch shows that the MSC program enhances mental\, emotional\, and physical wellbeing. It boosts happiness\, reduces anxiety and depression\, decreases burnout\, physical pain\, and much more. \nThe program includes short talks and exercises on the theme; meditations and informal practices designed to be used in daily life. \nOn the course you’ll learn: \n\nhow to stop being so hard on yourself\nhow to handle difficult emotions with greater ease\nhow to motivate yourself with encouragement rather than criticism\nhow to transform difficult relationships\ntheory and research behind mindful self-compassion\nself-compassion for burnout and care-giving fatigue\nself-compassion for shame\nhow to become your own best teacher\n\nMSC was developed by Christopher K. Germer\, PhD\, leader in the integration of mindfulness and psychotherapy\, and Kristin Neff\, PhD\, pioneering researcher in the field of self-compassion. \nAkasati Annie has been teaching mindfulness and compassion for many years\, in both secular and Buddhist contexts. \nJulia Powell also teaches mindfulness\, with a special interest in running courses for refugees. \nPraise for Mindful Self-Compassion from course participants at the Buddhist Centre\, 2026:  \n“My inner critic has turned into my inner assistant.”\n“Wonderful – all of it.”\n“Incredibly helpful.”\n“Pragmatic and practical\, full of useful techniques.”\n“I am more accepting\, allowing myself to be compassionate\, noticing the judgemental voice.” \n“It’s undone years of self-hate that even therapy couldn’t.”\n“Allowing me to pause. Self-reflection in a safe space.” \n Watch a video of Akasati Annie introducing the course
URL:https://www.brightonbuddhistcentre.co.uk/whats-on/mindful-self-compassion-full-course/
LOCATION:The Brighton Buddhist Centre\, Brighton Buddhist Centre\, 17 Tichborne Street\, Brighton\, BN1 1UR\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Gentle chair-based yoga with Lisa
DESCRIPTION:Lisa has been practicing yoga for over twenty years\, trained with the Vajrasati school. Further studies include Yoga Nidra with international teacher Kaya Mindlin. Lisa has taught at various studios in and around Brighton and has run chair yoga classes over the past four years\, for those with less mobility.  Her classes deeply focus on the breath as a way to restore balance to the mind and body\, encouraging play with movement and stillness to bring a feeling a vibrant awakeness through the whole system. \nfacebook.com/justyogabrighton \n£10 per class / £8 concession\nNo need to book just come along
URL:https://www.brightonbuddhistcentre.co.uk/whats-on/gentle-chair-based-yoga-with-lisa/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:The Brighton Buddhist Centre\, Brighton Buddhist Centre\, 17 Tichborne Street\, Brighton\, BN1 1UR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Yoga
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