Archive for June, 2008
Wimbledon Meditation Classes
| Date | Tuesdays (also Sunday mornings) |
| Time | 7.30 - 9.00pm |
| Venue |  Dorjechang Buddhist Centre
62 Graham Rd, Wimbledon, SW19 3SS |
| Course/Class Description | Meditation - Relaxing Our Mind (4 weeks) Sept 7 Wk 1 The Practice of Meditation Sept 14 Wk 2 Stress Free Life Sept 21 Wk 3 Positive Thinking Sept 28 Wk 4 How to gain Perfect Happiness Improving Our Relationships (3 weeks) How to Solve our Human Problems (6 weeks) |
| Fee |
Per class: £8, or
Course Cards (available at classes): 4 classes for £28, 5 classes for £35 |
| Booking Information | No booking required. |
Wimbledon Meditation Classes
| Date | Sundays |
| Time | 10.15am - 12 noon. |
| Venue | Dorjechang Buddhist Centre
62 Graham Rd, Wimbledon, SW19 3SS |
| Course/Class Description | Meditations for Daily Life
About the classes: |
| Fee |
Per class: £8, or
Course Cards (available at classes): 4 classes for £28, 5 classes for £35 |
| Booking Information | No booking required. |
Meditation classes - what’s involved?
What to expect at a class
Introductory classes follow a flexible structure, and often begin with a simple breathing meditation exercise to reduce stress, tension, and distractions.
This guided meditation is followed by a talk on how to incorporate meditation techniques and Buddhist principles into daily life. This may include topics such as improving relationships, gaining peace of mind, coping with stress and dealing with anger.
The class may then include another meditation designed to help us gain deeper experience of the subject of the class. Finally, if there is enough time, the class is concluded with questions and answers giving you the opportunity to clarify points.
The class does not include any physical exercise and we sit on chairs to meditate.
You do not need any previous experience to attend these classes. Also, you do not need to book. Simply find a location and come to the class.
Perfect for beginners! Everyone welcome.
Here are some short taster videos of meditation talks by Kadampa Buddhist teachers from around the world.
Class fees:
Per class: £8, or
Course Cards (available at classes) - 4 classes for £28 and 5 classes for £35
Please note that our classes and courses are taught and run entirely by volunteers. The teacher and the assistant do not receive money for these clases. All fees go towards operating costs such as transport, publicity and venue hire.
Putney Meditation Classes
| Date | Wednesdays |
| Time | 7.30 - 9pm |
| Venue |
Putney Bridge Clinic, 265 Putney Bridge Rd, SW15
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| Course/Class Description | Meditation - Relaxing Our Mind (4 weeks) Sept 8 Wk 1 The Practice of Meditation Sept 15 Wk 2 Stress Free Life Sept 22 Wk 3 Positive Thinking Sept 29 Wk 4 How to gain Perfect Happiness Improving Our Relationships (3 weeks) Oct 6 Wk 1 How to Connect with Others Oct 13 Wk 2 Learning to Love Oct 20 Wk 3 Developing a Good Heart How to Solve our Human Problems (6 weeks) Nov 10 Wk 1 Change Your Mind, Change Your Life Nov 17 Wk 2 How Meditation helps Nov 24 Wk 3 Attachment and Desire Dec 1 Wk 4 Acceptance -How to Stop Worry Dec 8 Wk 5 How to be Confident Dec 15 Wk 6 Harmony and Peace with Others About the classes: The meditation classes are open to everyone, from beginners to those with meditation experience. They can be attended on a drop-in basis so there is no need to book in advance. |
| Fee |
Per class: £8, or
Course Cards (available at classes): 4 classes for £28, 5 classes for £35 |
| Booking Information | No booking required. |
Term Dates for 2010
| Series | Dates | |||
| Meditation & Positive Thinking |
18 Jan - 7 Feb (Sunday classes begin 7 Feb) | |||
| The Secrets of Happiness |
28 Feb - 31 March | |||
| 12 April - 19 May (no class 3 May) | ||||
| 6 June - 11 July | ||||
| 5 Sept - 20 Oct | ||||
| 7 Nov - 16 Dec | ||||
The classes on Sunday morning in Wimbledon follow Joyful Path of Good Fortune. Term times also differ - the 2010 Sunday classes will re-commence on Sunday 7th February.
