During this inspiring and transformative course, we will explore a series of systematic meditations that lead us to the true joy of inner peace and happiness by traversing the path of wisdom and compassion. Discover how through exploring different meditations we can identify and eliminate negative thought patterns and follow pathways of positive thinking.

In this course, Resident Teacher of Ganden Centre, Buddhist nun, Gen Kelsang Tumo will present commentary and guide meditation from The New Meditation Handbook is a practical guide to meditation that teaches us how to make ourself and others happy by developing inner peace, and in this way making our lives more meaningful. Without inner peace there is no real happiness at all. Problems, suffering and unhappiness do not exist outside the mind; they are feelings and thus part of our mind. Therefore, it is only by controlling our mind that we can permanently stop our problems and make ourself and others truly happy. The twenty-one Buddhist meditation practices presented in this book are actual methods to control our mind and experience lasting inner peace. This extremely practical guide is an indispensable handbook for those seeking happiness and meaning in their lives.

Each week, we’ll learn practical meditations and meditation break practices to nurture and strengthen our inner peace through contemplation, meditation and by applying practical methods in daily life — thereby developing a strong, peaceful, and joyful mind that benefits both ourselves and others.

The course will include nine sessions of liberating meditations and inspiring talks.
Each session consists of guided meditations and a teaching with practical advice for daily life.
Before and after class, there will be free refreshments and chance to ask questions in a peaceful relaxed environment.
The sessions are suitable for beginners and all levels of meditator.