Tuesday evening - Introduction to Meditation

Tuesday Evening: Introduction to Meditation

DAY & TIME
Tuesdays | 7:00pm – 8.15pm

April 16 – July 16
COURSE LEVEL
Great for beginners
VENUE & PARKING
Bodhisattva KMC, 3 Lansdowne Road, Brighton & Hove, BN3 1DN
Free parking onsite
CLASS FEE
Drop in class – booking is not required
£7 per class

Buy 4 classes for the price of 3

These meditation classes are particularly suitable for complete beginners. They give a practical introduction to meditation and include topics such as the benefits of meditation, mindfulness, good posture, types of meditation, and how to start a daily meditation practice. Advice is also given on how to remain peaceful in daily life by applying the meditation techniques explained in these classes. The classes conclude with an opportunity to chat with the teacher and/or other class members over free refreshments in our beautiful World Peace Café.

Class detail

Meditations to Reduce Stress

April 16

These meditations will introduce simple yet practical meditations to calm the mind and reduce stress. The class will introduce proper meditation posture, how to set our motivation and how to engage in a variety of simple breathing meditations using mindfulness and alertness. Perfect for beginners.

Meditations for a Clear Mind

April 30

May 7, 14

These meditations will introduce powerful meditations that help us to develop deep concentration. Meditations include learning how to watch our thoughts without feeding them or pushing them away and meditating on clarity of the mind itself. These meditations help us to deepen our inner peace and concentration.

Meditations for a Kind Heart

May 21

June 11, 18, 25

These guided meditations help us to develop minds of loving kindness and authentic compassion towards others. Deep familiarity with these meditations our relationships with others will improve and our mental frustration and pain will decrease.

The Series then repeats again. You can retake the 3 series or move on to our main meditation class on Thursdays

Meditations for Relaxation

July 2, 9, 16

Classes provide guidance on the benefits of meditation, mindfulness, good posture, types of meditation, and how to start a daily meditation practice.

Class format

Guided breathing meditation

Practical teaching

Second guided meditation based on the teaching

Teacher

Steve Cansdale has been studying and teaching Buddhist meditation for many years and presents the teachings in a very practical way.

Testimonials

"Beautiful people at Bodhisattva KMC. Thank you so much for the beautiful week that I have spent here. Being here makes me realise that we indeed are beings of light rediscovering our way home!"

ShardaCourse Attendee

"To all the lovely people at Bodhisattva Centre. I think of you my sangha and the teachings lots and look forward to being with you for a holiday of the mind again soon."

AdeleCourse Attendee

"Thank you kindly for your warm welcome to this week's meditation retreat on emptiness. The hospitality and friendliness of all are much appreciated. Kind well wishes with your future endeavours."

Anne & SunnyCourse Attendees

"Thank you to everyone at lovely Bodhisattva Centre for a truly wonderful January Retreat :-) Wishing you many blessing for the year ahead"

IsobelCourse Attendee

"The meditation classes are great. They are not religious in anyway but give a perfect introduction to meditation and how to apply meditation in daily life."

ChristopherCourse Attendee

"The silent mornings were quite enlightening and the location, with the centres' tranquil gardens, and the beach so nearby, is perfect. You would not think, when inside the centres' grounds, that you were in the middle of a bustling city."

VictorCourse Attendee

"Perfect for re-balancing life. I spent a week there last summer on retreat. I had the most peaceful, welcoming, comfortable and life-changing week of my life."

VictorCourse Attendee

"Was amazing! Spent just 9 days there and was surreal. Everyone was warm and friendly even though I was the youngest there and my first time at a retreat alone. "

AdrianCourse Attendee

"Spent a week's meditation retreat with the wonderful souls at KMC in Brighton :) Lovely energy, beautiful place, excellent teachings. A home from home. Happy memories and a blissful state of mind! Highly recommended!"

GaryCourse Attendee

"Thank you and well done for the wonderful job you all did organising the Southern Dharma Celebration. We stayed at the centre and from the moment we stepped in the door we were made to feel very welcome."

Glenn & MichelleCourse Attendee