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.