Westcliff-on-Sea
Weekly Meditation Class
Mondays | 7.00pm – 8.00pm
Learn practical techniques and follow guided meditations to help you remain peaceful and happy in these weekly classes. Everyone is welcome.
Class Dates
| Dates | Course Titles |
|---|---|
| 10 Jan - 7 Feb (5 wks) | Learn to be Positive |
| 21 Feb - 21 Mar (no class on 14 Mar) | Managing Stress, Frustration & Anger |
| 2 May - 6 Jun (no class on 9 May) | A Happy Mind, A Happy Life |
| 20 Jun - 25 Jul (no class on 27 Jun) | Mental Freedom from Suffering & Problems |
The classes are organised as short courses, usually 3 to 5 weeks long. You can attend the whole course or simply drop in whenever you wish as each class is self-contained.
We meditate sitting on chairs to ensure that everyone is comfortable and there is no physical exercise involved.
The general structure of the class is:
- Guided meditation on how to develop inner peace
- Teaching on how to solve daily problems and keep a happy mind
- Another meditation or questions & answers
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Venue
Address: St Peter’s Church, Eastbourne Grove, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex SS0 0QF
Course Titles
Happy Mind, Happy Life
Everyone wants to be happy all the time, even during sleep, but very few people know how to achieve this. Some people even think it’s not possible – but it definitely is! We can simply learn to choose happiness – learning to make a firm decision that: “Today, whatever happens, I choose to be happy through developing a positive state of mind.”
In these weekly classes we have the opportunity to learn Buddha’s scientifically-proven, positive ways of thinking about ourselves, other people, our jobs, our relationships and our life and in this way learn to develop the habits of happy people that will enable us to live a healthy, happy and meaningful life.
Finding Hope in Challenging Times
With all the problems appearing in the world right now it’s easy to become discouraged, anxious or fearful. In these weekly classes we will find practical solutions to problems that seem unsolvable. Rather than feeling discouraged by all the suffering and pain we see around us, and within us, Buddhist teachings offer us scientific methods to understand the root source of our problems and to develop the capacity of our mind for real positive change.
Mental Freedom from Suffering & Problems
Our problems are really our own unpleasant feelings. Suffering arises from our mental attitude towards people and situations. Therefore, we can only become free from suffering and problems by training our mind.
“If we were to respond to difficult situations with a positive or peaceful mind they would not be problems for us; indeed, we may even come to regard them as challenges or opportunities for growth and development. Problems arise only if we respond to difficulties with a negative state of mind.” Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
In these weekly classes we will learn through teachings and guided meditations how to respond to all challenges in life with a peaceful and positive mind.
Upcoming Events
16 May
Happy Mind, Happy Life
Meditation Classes
Learn scientifically-proven, positive ways of thinking that will enable us to live a healthy, happy and meaningful life. Learn more
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Wake Up Smiling: Staying Positive & Uplifted
Half-Day Course
Learn effective methods that enable us to greet each day feeling positive and inspired. Learn more
18
Relax and Revive Retreat
Guided Retreat
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of busy life and enjoy peace and tranquillity in this guided meditation retreat. Learn more