BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.3//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:936@birminghambuddhistcentre.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250918T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250918T211500 DTSTAMP:20250807T082735Z URL:https://birminghambuddhistcentre.org.uk/events/introduction-to-meditat ion-and-buddhism-thursday-course-5/ SUMMARY:Introduction to Meditation and Buddhism: Thursday Course DESCRIPTION:'Living from inspiration and intention' course\nThursdays from 18 September - 23 October\, 7:15-9:15pm (doors open 7.00pm)\n\n\nSuitable for beginners or those needing a refresh of the basics.\nIn person at the Buddhist Centre.\nBooking essential as places are limited.\n\nBOOK HERE\n\ n \;\n\nWhat is the course about?\n\nThis 6 week exploration of Medita tion and Buddhism\, is an introduction to 3 different meditation practices and offers some input about the Buddha. Hear some of the stories of his l ife\, some of his teachings and how we can still apply them to our lives t oday. The course is also a chance to explore the ideas with others and con nect to a sense of community.\n\n \;\n\nWhat will we cover?\n\nDuring each evening we will spend some time learning a meditation practice\, look ing at techniques\, posture\, motivation\, what helps sustain a practice a nd 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\nWe’ll be learning body scan meditation\, mindfulness of breathing practice\, and a meditati on called the Metta Bhavana\, that can help us develop openness and a posi tive attitude towards ourselves and other people in our life. \n\nOver the weeks we will be bringing alive the potential of freedom and inspiration that the Buddha can offer us\, a path towards getting there\, and the bene fit 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 tra dition of Buddhism. \n\n \;\n\nThis course can help you to...\n\n Se t up a regular meditation practice\, either guiding yourself or listening to recordings with increased confidence\n Identify how mindfulness can su pport new ways of looking\, seeing and being in the world\n Connect to re newed inspiration and purpose\n Understand some of the basics of Buddhism to help you continue exploring deeper\n\n \;\n\nIs this course for me ?\n\nSuitable for absolute beginners\, those curious to learn more about B uddhism and Meditation with others\, and for those with experience in mind fulness and/or Buddhism who wish to re-fresh their practice or find new ap proaches. \n\nAll equipment is provided - chairs\, cushions\, mats\, and blankets. Please just wear comfortable clothing and turn your phone on sil ent. \n\n \;\n\nWhat's the cost:\n\nAll our classes and events are ru n by donation on a give what you can basis. There is no fixed fee. 'By don ation' is a radical economy\, read more about it here.\n\n \;\n\n&nbs p\;\n\nFind out more about our Introduction Courses here:\n\nIntroductory Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://birminghambuddhistcentre.org.uk/wp-conte nt/uploads/square-2-1.jpg CATEGORIES:Introductory (Open to All) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250330T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR