http://www.meditateinsouthlondon.org.uk Meditation and Buddhism for a modern world Tue, 20 Jul 2010 01:06:04 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 http://www.meditateinsouthlondon.org.uk/courses-events/modern-buddhism/ 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 http://www.meditateinsouthlondon.org.uk/courses-events/nurturing-meditation/ 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     ... http://www.meditateinsouthlondon.org.uk/meditation-classes/new-beckenham/ 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     ... http://www.meditateinsouthlondon.org.uk/meditation-classes/chiswick-meditation-classes/ 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 ... http://www.meditateinsouthlondon.org.uk/courses-events/2-special-events/open-day/ 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 ... http://www.meditateinsouthlondon.org.uk/courses-events/4-retreats/weekend-retreat-in-derby/ 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 ... http://www.meditateinsouthlondon.org.uk/courses-events/4-retreats/vajrasattva-purification-retreat-nov-2010/ 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 ... http://www.meditateinsouthlondon.org.uk/courses-events/4-retreats/lamrim-retreat-aug-2010/ 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 ... http://www.meditateinsouthlondon.org.uk/courses-events/2-special-events/tara-chanting/ 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 ... http://www.meditateinsouthlondon.org.uk/courses-events/2-special-events/summer-festival-2010/