- Standard fee 15
- Members fee 7.50/0
Learn to meditate in half a day: Morning workshop
Learn to meditate in half a day | Morning workshop with Kadampa Teacher Tim Thorne | Saturday 6th June 10:30-1:30pm
Rooted in the teachings of modern Kadampa Buddhism, this workshop focuses on the true purpose of meditation: to cultivate a calm and peaceful mind. Through gaining experience of meditation, we can begin to reduce negative states of mind and discover a natural source of happiness within. Suitable for beginners and those wishing to refresh their practice.
‘Meditation is a mind that concentrates on a virtuous object, and that is the main cause of mental peace. The practice of meditation is a method for acquainting our mind with virtue. The more familiar our mind is with virtue, the calmer and more peaceful it becomes.’ Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, The New Meditation Handbook
Course fee: £15 for non-members/ discounted for members
Speaker
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Tim Thorne
Hourly Schedule
9th May
- 10:30am - 11:45am
- Session 1
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Speakers:
Tim Thorne
- 12:30pm - 1:30pm
- Session 2
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Speakers:
Tim Thorne
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What is a meditation retreat?
A retreat is an activity that allows the practitioners to step away from the busyness of daily life and focus on a specific practice of meditation. The function of meditation is to make the mind peaceful and calm. Whenever we meditate, we are performing a mental action that will cause us to experience inner peace in the future.
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Who can attend?
Anyone can attend, meditation can be beneficial for everyone as it is a mental activity that focuses on creating more positivity in the mind.
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What are the benefits of meditation?
Some of the benefits of meditation are: Reduce Stress - Experience a calm mind & reduce mental tension and anxiety Find Inner Peace - Improve your sense of well-being & experience real happiness Benefit Others - Develop a positive outlook and caring attitude to others.
Becoming a supporting member is the most economical way to enjoy all our classes, workshops and retreats. Your membership is also a wonderful way to support the Centre’s activities throughout the year. As a registered charity and non-profit organization, all of our activities are dedicated to world peace and all profits go towards the International Temples Project Fund.
