Meditation courses in Newbury

Various Saturdays 10.30am – 1pm | with Gen Nyingpo

Several times a year, Buddhist nun Gen Nyingpo leads meditation courses at Shaw House, Newbury. Open to everyone, these sessions offer practical techniques to find calm, clarity, and balance in daily life. Why not join us and experience the benefits of meditation for yourself?

Venue: Shaw House, Church Rd, Shaw, Newbury, RG14 2DR

Happiness: Meditations for Living Life Lightly

Saturday, 14th November  ¦ 10.30am- 1pm ¦ £25

Sometimes we limit ourselves through habits of thinking that create stress, pressure, and dissatisfaction. By recognising our true potential and developing a lighter, more flexible perspective, we can learn to navigate life with greater freedom, confidence, and peace of mind.
In this two-session course, discover practical Buddhist wisdom and simple meditations that help you let go of limiting patterns, adapt more easily to life’s challenges, and uncover a deeper sense of wellbeing. The teachings are practical, accessible, and can be applied immediately in daily life. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Session 1: Let Go
Learn how to mentally relax, release unhelpful patterns of thinking, and develop greater flexibility in the way you respond to life’s ups and downs.

Session 2: Resilience and Confidence
Discover how to stay resilient when things go wrong and explore a deeper understanding of yourself that leads to lasting confidence and inner freedom.

Each session includes guided meditations, practical teachings, and advice for integrating these ideas into everyday life. No previous experience is necessary. The course is taught by Buddhist nun Gen Nyingpo and is suitable for everyone, whether you are new to meditation or looking to deepen your practice.

Everybody welcome!

Booking

Please book in advance for this event

Tickets


Teacher

Gen Kelsang Nyingpo is the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre in Reading. She has a wealth of experience having taught meditation and been ordained as a Buddhist nun for 30 years.

Quick facts for newcomers…

What is Meditation?

  • Purpose: Cultivate positive states of mind for peace and well-being.
  • Happiness source: Lies in the mind, not external conditions.
  • Benefits: Reduces stress, anxiety, promotes physical and mental well-being.

Accessible class format

  • Non-sectarian, non-judgmental, and universal.
  • Simple methods to tackle stress and anxiety in modern daily life.

Flexible sitting arrangements

  • Option to sit on a chair or you can bring a mat and cushion on the floor.

No religious affiliation necessary

  • Not required; accessible to everyone.

Open to all experience levels

  • Beginners welcome; teachings designed to be simple yet profound.

Interaction during classes optional

  • No requirement to speak in front of a group.
  • Questions are welcome.

No physical exercise necessary

  • Focus is on meditation – no yoga or physical exercises.

What to Bring

  • No specific requirements; some find it useful to bring a notepad and pen.

Simple dress code

  • No special requirements; comfortable clothing suggested.

Please book in advance