Meditate in South London

Modern Buddhism

admin2 — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:49:37 +0000

Date	Saturday November 20
Time	10am-5pm
Venue	Dorjechang Centre 62 Graham Rd, London SW19 3SS MAP
Course/Class Description	How to practically use meditation in our daily lives through the precious wisdom of Buddha’s advice. A commentary to Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso’s teachings in Brazil, given by the Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Sangye.
Fee	£30
Booking Information	Contact the Centre

Nurturing our Life of Meditation

admin2 — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:48:14 +0000

Date	Saturday October 9
Time	10am-5pm
Venue	Dorjechang Centre 62 Graham Rd, London SW19 3SS MAP
Course/Class Description	A day course with Gen Sangye on how to care for our spiritual practice, encouraging ourselves and developing confidence. In this way we progress positively and joyfully through our life with meditation.
Fee	£30
Booking Information	Contact the Centre

New Beckenham Meditation Classes

admin2 — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 21:26:05 +0000

Date	Thursdays
Time	5:45 - 7pm
Venue	New Beckenham Public Hall 4 Bromley Road New Beckenham BR3 5JE MAP
	Free public talk on Sept 2nd “Learn to Meditate”
Course/Class Description	Meditation - Relaxing Our Mind (4 weeks) Sept 9 Wk 1 The Practice of Meditation Sept 16 Wk 2 Stress Free Life Sept 23 Wk 3 Positive Thinking Sept 30 Wk 4 How to gain Perfect Happiness Improving Our Relationships (3 weeks) Oct 7 Wk 1 How to Connect with Others Oct 14 Wk 2 Learning to Love Oct 21 Wk 3 Developing a Good Heart How to Solve our Human Problems (6 weeks) Nov 11 Wk 1 Change Your Mind, Change Your Life Nov 18 Wk 2 How Meditation helps Nov 25 Wk 3 Attachment and Desire Dec 2 Wk 4 Acceptance -How to Stop Worry Dec 9 Wk 5 How to be Confident Dec 16 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.

Chiswick Meditation Classes

admin2 — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 21:23:17 +0000

Date	Thursdays
Time	7.30 - 8:30pm
Venue	The Arts Educational School Studio 214 14 Bath Road Chiswick W4 1LY MAP
	Free public talk on Sept 2nd “Learn to Meditate”
Course/Class Description	Meditation - Relaxing Our Mind (4 weeks) Sept 9 Wk 1 The Practice of Meditation Sept 16 Wk 2 Stress Free Life Sept 23 Wk 3 Positive Thinking Sept 30 Wk 4 How to gain Perfect Happiness Improving Our Relationships (3 weeks) Oct 7 Wk 1 How to Connect with Others Oct 14 Wk 2 Learning to Love Oct 21 Wk 3 Developing a Good Heart How to Solve our Human Problems (6 weeks) Nov 11 Wk 1 Change Your Mind, Change Your Life Nov 18 Wk 2 How Meditation helps Nov 25 Wk 3 Attachment and Desire Dec 2 Wk 4 Acceptance -How to Stop Worry Dec 9 Wk 5 How to be Confident Dec 16 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.

Open Day

admin2 — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:37:14 +0000

Date	Sat 4th September
Time	10am-5:30pm
Venue	Dorjechang Centre 62 Graham Rd, London SW19 3SS MAP
Course/Class Description	Everyone is welcome to come along to our open day. Bring your friends and family to enjoy the peaceful environment of a residential Buddhist Centre. The Centre houses a traditional shrine room, where you can have a look and ask any questions you may have. There will also be taster meditation sessions, food and videos on Buddhism for you to watch.
Fee	Free
Booking Information	n/a

Weekend Retreat in Derby

admin2 — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 14:00:55 +0000

Date	Friday 10 - Sunday 12 December
Time	All day
Venue	Tara Kadampa Meditation Centre Ashe Hall, Ash Lane, Etwall, Derbyshire DE65 6HT MAP
Course/Class Description	Enjoy a weekend away at a beautiful Buddhist Centre in Derby. Meditation sessions will be guided and include teachings. There is plenty of time in between sessions to enjoy the Derbyshire countryside and the tranquillity of Tara Buddhist Centre.
Fee	Fees are inclusive of teachings, accommodation and meals: Single £110 (£120 for ensuite) Twin £100 (£110 for ensuite) Dorm £70
Booking Information	Contact the Centre.

Vajrasattva Purification Retreat Nov 2010

admin2 — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 13:53:20 +0000

Date	Sunday 21 - Saturday 27 November
Time	For all days: 7:30am-9:00am Session 1 10:30am-12:00pm Session 2 12:15pm-1:00pm Heart Jewel Prayers 4:30pm-5:30pm Session 3 7:30-9pm Session 4.
Venue	Dorjechang Centre 62 Graham Rd, London SW19 3SS MAP
Course/Class Description	A week of engaging in a special practice to purify our negative karma by relying upon Buddha Vajrasattva. Buddha Vajrasattva is the Buddha of Purification, by engaging in the Sadhana (prayer booklet) of Buddha Vajrasattva and reciting his mantra we can purify our negative karma. By purifying our mind, gradually we purify our world. You can come along to part of the retreat if you can’t make the whole thing.
Fee	There is no charge for the retreat sessions but donations are welcome. It is also possible to stay for a vegetarian lunch at 1pm. If you would like to stay for lunch please book a day in advance, the cost for lunch is £2.
Booking Information	Contact the Centre (for lunch booking)

Lamrim Retreat Aug 2010

admin2 — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 13:43:23 +0000

Date	Monday 16 - Sunday 22 August
Time	For all days: 7:30am-9:00am Session 1 10:30am-12:00pm Session 2 12:15pm-1:00pm Heart Jewel Prayers 4:30pm-5:30pm Session 3 7:30-9pm Session 4.
Venue	Dorjechang Centre 62 Graham Rd, London SW19 3SS MAP
Course/Class Description	A week long retreat focusing on Lamrim, the stages of the Path to Enlightenment. By becoming familiar with the 21 Lamrim meditations, found in the New Mediation Handbook by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso we can bring about deep positive changes from within. In this way our mind becomes more peaceful and we experience stable happiness in our lives. You can come along to part of the retreat if you can’t make the whole thing.
Fee	There is no charge for the retreat sessions but donations are welcome. It is also possible to stay for a vegetarian lunch at 1pm. If you would like to stay for lunch please book a day in advance, the cost for lunch is £2.
Booking Information	Contact the Centre (for lunch booking)

Tara Chanting 2010

admin2 — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 14:30:40 +0000

Date	Fri 27-Sat 28 Aug 2010
Time	TBC
Venue	Dorjechang Buddhist Centre 62 Graham Road, London SW19 3SS See map
Course/Class Description	A weekend of beautiful prayer to the Compassionate mother, Buddha Tara. Over a period of 24 hours there will be six sessions of engaging in prayers to Tara for the swift relief of suffering for all living beings. You are welcome to bring offerings to this event. Offerings can include such things as food, drink, flowers or incense. Session times TBC. You can come along to part of the retreat if you can’t make the whole thing.
Fee	Donation
Booking Information	Contact the Centre.

Summer Festival 2010

admin2 — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 14:25:31 +0000

Date	July 23 – August 7, 2010
Time	See separate website below for further details
Venue	Manjushri Centre
Course/Class Description	Week 1 Empowerment of Amitayus & Commentary to Eight Steps to Happiness Week 2 Empowerment & Commentary to the Practice of Great Mother Prajnaparamita See the separate website below for further details: http://kadampafestivals.org/summer/
Fee	See the website above.
Booking Information	See the website above and/or contact Manjushri Centre.