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SUMMARY:Introduction to Meditation and Buddhism: Tuesday Course
DESCRIPTION:Towards peace of mind course\nTuesdays from 5 August - 9 Septe
 mber\, 7:15-9:15pm (doors open 7.00pm)\n\n\nSuitable for newcomers or thos
 e needing a refresh of the basics.\nIn person at the Buddhist Centre.\nBoo
 king essential as places are limited.\n\nBook here.\n\nWhat is the course 
 about?\n\nThis 6 week exploration of Meditation and Buddhism\, is an intro
 duction to 3 meditation practices and offers some input on core Buddhist t
 eachings. The course is a chance to explore the ideas with others\, and ca
 n offer a toolkit of resources to help with navigating the complexities of
  life\, aiming to find more stability\, freedom and peace of mind.\n\n&nbs
 p\;\n\nWhat will we cover?\n\nDuring each evening we will spend some time 
 learning a meditation practice\, looking at techniques\, posture\, motivat
 ion\, what helps sustain a practice and what can get in the way. Each week
  there will be time to meditate together\, and a chance to ask any questio
 ns that arise for you.\n\nWe’ll be learning body scan meditation\, mindf
 ulness of breathing practice\, and a meditation called the Metta Bhavana\,
  that can help us develop openness and a positive attitude towards ourselv
 es and other people in our life.\n\nYou will also be introduced to some of
  core Buddhist teachings\, exploring how we can reduce unnecessary sufferi
 ng\, work with our reactive habits\, discover more expansive states of bei
 ng\, and explore how your perception can change when you bring in more awa
 reness and intention.\n\n\n&nbsp\;\n\nThis course can help you to..\n\n 	P
 ractice meditation techniques in your own time\, either guiding yourself o
 r listening to recordings with increased confidence\n 	Identify how mindfu
 lness can support new ways of looking\, seeing and being in the world \n 
 	Notice with more awareness what’s going on in your experience\, whether
  in your body or mind\, pleasant or unpleasant\n 	Connect to renewed inspi
 ration and purpose\n 	Understand some of the basics of Buddhism\, to enabl
 e you to continue exploring deeper if you wish\n\n&nbsp\;\n\nIs this cours
 e for me?\n\nSuitable for absolute beginners\, those curious to learn more
  about Buddhism and Meditation with others\, and for those with experience
  in mindfulness and/or Buddhism who wish to re-fresh their practice or fin
 d new approaches. \n\nAll equipment is provided - chairs\, cushions\, mat
 s\, and blankets. Please just wear comfortable clothing and turn your phon
 e on silent.\n\n \n\nWhat's the cost?\nAll our classes and events are run
  by donation on a give what you can basis. There is no fixed fee.\n'By don
 ation' is a radical economy\, read more about it here.
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CATEGORIES:Introductory (Open to All)
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