40-minute meditations: Thursday evenings

  • Time, dates & venue

    How to make your life more meaningful  ¦ 7.30 – 8.10pm ¦ February  23, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

    Classes take place at Kadampa Meditation Centre Reading, 9 Bath Road, RG1 6HH (parking onsite)

  • course teacher

    Experienced teacher Darren Vass will be teaching these classes

How to make your life more meaningful

Weekly classes during February/March:  7.30 – 8.10pm

£28 –  6 week course / £7 per class / free with membership

10 minute breathing meditation ¦ 15 minute practical instructions ¦ 15 minute guided meditation

In this 6 week course, learn how to equip yourself with ancient Buddhist wisdom and discover your real purpose and how to create happiness within your life.

Everyone is welcome to attend , each class is stand alone and can be booked and attended as individual sessions.

Feb 23 Introduction to Meditation – What is meditation and how does it help?

Mar 2 Understanding The Mind – Where do our problems and happiness come from?

Mar 9 The Three Precious Jewels – Where can we go for help?

Mar 16 The Four Noble Truths – An outline of Buddha’s home truths that we all need to hear

Mar 23 Our Precious Human Life – What are we doing with our lives?

Mar 30 The Law of Karma – Learn how karma can move you on

Teacher

Meditation teacher Darren Vass guides this course. Darren has many years experience of meditation and is on our Teacher Training Programme.

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.