Our natural state is peaceful and kind. However due to our genetic inheritance and social conditioning, we can be out of touch with our basic goodness.

This weekend is offering simple and practical advice and exercises to bring out our latent qualities of balance and kindness. The Buddhist background to this is that these are the first two of the four limitless (or immeasurable) meditations; equanimity and loving kindness.

Both beginners and those with some experience of meditation will find this course useful. The course could be considered as stand alone but also runs in conjunction with the course on March 31st/April1st: Developing Compassion and Joy.

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The centre will be closed from 17 Dec to 3 Jan inclusive.

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This course is perfect for beginners. It will include posture, relaxation, breathing and other meditation essentials. A regular meditation practice can bring a greater sense of inner peace and calm an overactive mind.

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This is a core teaching which we ignore at our peril! We may prefer to hide from perhaps the only certainty of our existence, but unless we take its reality into our hearts we may never make the most of what life offers.

This is one of four afternoons. See February entry for more details.

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Gelong Trinley will show how to set up a home shrine and teach on the purpose of the shrine and the importance of making offerings. Samdrup, a native Tibetan, will give instruction on making tormas.

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Simply an afternoon of silent sitting meditation. A perfect opportunity for those who wish to sit a little more than they currently do. There will be the opportunity to ask questions relating to meditation practice.

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