Meditation Classes

  What to expect at a class

The meditation classes are open to everyone and ideal for beginners. Each class includes simple guided meditations and an informal talk about meditation and Buddhism. The classes are designed to be self-contained, so you can drop in whenever is convenient for you. There is a facility fee of £4.50 per class. This is to cover the hire of venues, publicity, and to pay for travel costs.

  Atisha's Advice

The meditation classes are based on a text by the Indian Buddhist Master Atisha (AD 982-1054) called Advice from Atisha's Heart. If we try our best to put Atisha's advice into practice, we shall develop a pure and happy mind, and discover that his teachings are just as relevant today as they have ever been.

  Course: Buddhist Meditations for a Meaningful Life

23rd/ 24th January  -  Relying upon a Spiritual Guide
30th/ 31st January  - The Main Cause of Happiness
6th/ 7th February  -  How to Find Real Satisfaction
13th/ 14th February  -  A Beginner's Mind
20th/ 21st February  -  Putting Things into Perspective
27th/ 28th February  -  Past and Future Lives
5th/ 6th March  -  Karma
12th/ 13th March  -  Liberation

  Course: Buddhist Meditations for Harmonious Relationships

2nd/ 3rd April  - Taking Responsibility for our Relationships
9th/ 10th April  -  Equanimity
16th/ 17th April  -  Avoiding Jealousy
3rd/ 24th April  -  Not Seeing Faults in Others
30th April/ 1st May  -  Developing Compassion
7th/8th May  -  The Joy of Giving
14th/ 15th May  -  Harmony through Moral Discipline
21st/ 22nd May  -  Patience

  Venues

Nottingham, Wednesdays at 7.30pm, Akshobya Buddhist Centre, Pelham Road, Sherwood Rise

Beeston, Thursdays at 7.00pm, Middle Street Resource Centre, Middle Street (at the Three Horseshoes bus stop)

Boston, Thursdays at 7.30 pm, Fydell House, South Square

Grantham, Thursdays at 7.30pm, The King's School,

Hucknall, (starting in April) Thursdays at 7.30pm, Under One Roof, 3a Vine Terrace

Ilkeston, Thursdays at 7.30pm, Charnos Family Support Centre, Lower Whitworth Road (Off Cavendish Road)

Mansfield, Wednesdays at 7.30pm, Friends' Meeting House, Rosemary Street

  Friday Lunchtime meditation

Besides the meditation classes mentioned above, Akshobya Centre also offers the very popular Friday Lunchtime Meditation. Stop the week and unwind with meditation followed by an optional vegetarian lunch with friends in our World Peace Cafe.

The Friday Lunchtime Meditation is every Friday in term time, 1pm - 2pm. Costs are £2, (lunch not included).

  Free Public Talk

Kelsang Rinzing will be holding a Free Public Talk on the subject of 'Finding Peace Through Meditation' on Thursday 10 April 2008. 7.30pm - 9pm.
The venue is The Flamstead Centre, Albert Street, Ilkeston.
Everyone is welcome.

  Term Dates

23rd January - 15th March,    29th March - 22nd May,    1st June - 19th July

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