Thursday Evening Meditation

  • Time, dates & venue

    The Peaceful Mind Project: Journey to mental freedom ¦ 7.30 – 8.30pm ¦ 26th February, 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th March

    Classes take place at Kadampa Meditation Centre Reading, 9 Bath Road, RG1 6HH

    Limited parking onsite, or street parking at Downshire Square *please allow time to park*

  • Course fee & tickets

    £35  for whole 5 week course (30% discount) /£10 each session  (drop in or pre-book) / free with membership

  • Course Teacher

    Experienced Teacher Darren Vass will teach this course

  • live-stream

    This class is also available online (live only) to members

The Peaceful Mind Project: Journey to mental freedom

Thursdays 7.30 – 8.30pm ¦ 26th February, 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th March

£35  for whole 5 week course (30% discount) /  £10 each session (drop in or pre-book) / free with membership

The Peaceful Mind Project offers practical step-by-step meditations designed to help you understand the inner causes of stress and unhappiness, and to gently train your mind toward clarity, freedom, and inner peace.
No prior meditation or Buddhist experience is needed.

We will explore:
• Why suffering arises
• How your mind creates your experience
• And how lasting peace is genuinely possible

Each week includes guided meditations, contemplations, and tools you can immediately apply in daily life.

Who This Course Is For
• Anyone feeling stuck in stress, anxiety, or emotional patterns
• Beginners looking for structure and clarity
• Experienced meditators wanting to deepen their understanding of Lamrim – the stages of the path to enlightenment

Week 1 — Karma: Creating the Causes of Peace
Week 2 — Developing the Wish for True Mental Freedom
Week 3 — True Origins: Identifying the Real Causes of Suffering
Week 4 — True Paths: Training the Mind
Week 5 — Freedom is Possible – Gaining Confidence in Lasting Peace

Teacher

With experienced teacher Darren Vass

Meditation is becoming increasingly recognized as an effective means to reduce stress and improve our quality of life, however it also has much deeper and far-reaching benefits that have been understood by Buddhist practitioners for thousands of years.

The benefits of meditation include:

– Effective means to reduce stress & anxiety
– Improves mindfulness & concentration
– Promotes a more positive approach to life
– Aids relaxation and letting go of tension

Each class consists of two guided meditations and instruction. Anyone can practice meditation and everyone is welcome to attend.