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SUMMARY:Drop-in Introductory Class
DESCRIPTION:\nThursday Evenings\n7:15pm - 9:15pm\, doors open at 7pm\n\nSui
 table for newcomers or those needing a refresh of the basics.\nIn person a
 t the Buddhist Centre.\nNo booking necessary\, just turn up\n\n&nbsp\;\n\n
 This drop in class will explore Meditation within a Buddhist context. \n\n
 Each session will be stand alone\, so you can dip in and out as you schedu
 le allows.\n\nWhat will we cover?\n\nDuring each evening we will spend som
 e time learning a meditation practice\, looking at things like techniques\
 , posture\, motivation\, what helps sustain a practice and what can get in
  the way. Each week there will be time to sit together\, and space to ask 
 any questions that arise for you.\n\nThe practice's we will look at throug
 hout the drop in classes will be body scan meditation\, mindfulness of bre
 athing practice\, or a meditation called the Metta Bhavana\, that can help
  us develop openness and a positive attitude towards ourselves and other p
 eople in our life. \n\nOver the weeks we will also be bringing alive the p
 otential of freedom and inspiration that the Buddha can offer us\, a path 
 towards getting there\, and the benefit of doing that with others. This is
  also known as the three jewels: the Buddha\, the Dharma and the Sangha\, 
 which are central themes to this tradition of Buddhism. \n\n&nbsp\;\n\nAl
 l equipment is provided - chairs\, cushions\, mats\, and blankets. Please 
 just wear comfortable clothing and turn your phone on silent. \n\n&nbsp\;
 \n\nWhat's the cost:\n\nAll our classes and events are run by donation on 
 a give what you can basis. There is no fixed fee. 'By donation' is a radic
 al economy\, read more about it here.\n\n&nbsp\;\n\nFind out more about o
 ur Introduction Courses here:\n\nIntroductory Courses
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CATEGORIES:Introductory (Open to All)
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