Todmorden meditation class
Classes consist of guided meditations and a short and practical talk on how to apply Buddhist wisdom to the day to day problems we face in our busy modern lives. There will be time for questions. These classes are suitable for everyone, whether you have meditated before or this is your first time. No special clothing is necessary and most people choose to sit on chairs.
You are welcome to stay afterwards for a cup of tea and a chat.
Seating is on chairs so no need for any special clothing, but feel free to bring a cushion and blanket if you prefer to sit on the floor. Advance booking is not required.
New Series: How our Mind Works
Our mind can either be our worst enemy or our best friend. When we fail to see clearly what is going on in our mind it will just run along automatic unconscious programmes, which easily become negative and create suffering for ourselves and others. But if we understand how our mind works we can bring our mind under control and create the peace and happiness we want. Buddhist psychology describes the functioning of the mind in terms of numerous mental factors, such as feeling, discrimination, intention, attention etc. Through recognizing how these are functioning in our mind, moment by moment, we become able to steer our mind in a a direction conducive to our lasting well-being.
February 19th How not to be trapped by our feelings
February 26th Seeing things differently
March 4th The power of intention
March 11th
March 18th Keeping our mind where we want it to be
Following our investigation of how our mind works, in this next series we will focus on how we can create our own happiness from within. Normally we think that happiness comes from outside – from good external conditions, relationships, success etc, but these things alone do not have the power to produce happiness. Happiness is a state of mind, and its real source is also in the mind, specifically in the positive or virtuous mental factors. These can be deliberately cultivated, and the more familiar we become with these virtuous, peace and happiness creating states of mind, the deeper and more stable our happiness will be, even when things are not going well externally.
April 15th Conscience
April 22nd Non-attachment
April 29th Non-hatred and compassion
May 6th Non-ignorance
May 13th Faith
May 20th Joyous effort
May 27th – HALF TERM – NO CLASS
When
Mondays 7:30 – 8:45pm
Price
£6 or £4 concessionary rate.
Free with all membership cards.
To book in advance (In Person) click here
Where
Fielden Hall, Ewood Lane, Todmorden OL14 7DD
Level
Suitable for everyone