Atisha KMC holds regular classes in local towns (see below) consisting of teachings and guided meditations. We also occasionally hold taster classes in other towns – sign up for our newsletter and follow us on social media for updates.
These introductory classes begin with a simple guided meditation to reduce stress, tension and distractions. This is followed by a short teaching on how to apply Buddhist principles to daily life, followed by a second meditation and an opportunity to ask questions and discuss with others.
You don’t need any previous experience to attend these classes.
Cost: £7 per class or four classes for £21. These classes are free for Monthly Members. See here for details of becoming a Monthly Member
No need to book – just come along to any class at any time in the term.
Come and feel uplifted not just by the class but also by the company.
Overcoming Painful Minds
Five meditation classes looking at practical solutions to painful minds; in particular, teaching simple opponents to six different minds that Buddha called ‘root delusions’ – the painful states of mind that are the root of all our suffering and problems.
“The definition of delusion is a mental factor that arises from inappropriate attention and functions to make the mind unpeaceful and uncontrolled.”
How to Understand the Mind – Gehse Kelsang Gyatso
Week 1: Overcoming Craving
How to reduce our uncontrolled desires and live with more contentment.
Week 2: Overcoming Anger & Frustration
How to train our mind in the beauty of patient acceptance.
Week 3: Overcoming Low Self-Confidence
How to develop authentic self-confidence that is stable and humble.
Week 4: Overcoming Confusion & Doubts
How to develop our own wisdom.
Week 5: Overcoming Our Wrong Views of Ourself
How to identify ourself correctly.
Durham
with Gen Kelsang Chogma
***NEW TIME***
Wednesdays 7 – 8:15pm
Dunelm Club, 55 Old Elvet, DH1 3HN
Class dates (attend any class):
Apr 22, 29
May 6, 13, 20
Jun 3, 10, (NOT 17), 24
Jul 1, 8, 15, 22
Please note: class is held in an upstairs room and there’s no lift. There is free on-street parking outside after 6pm.
Middlesbrough
with Mike Whitaker
Wednesdays 7-8:30pm
Easterside Community Hub, Broughton Avenue, Marton, TS4 3PZ
Please note: door is locked when class starts at 7pm so please try to arrive between 6:45 and 7pm
Class dates (attend any class):
Apr 22, 29
May 6, 13, 20
Jun 3, 10, (NOT 17),
24
Jul 1, 8, 15, 22