Basic Meditation
The Buddhist Society 58 Eccleston Square, London, United KingdomThe class usually has a good balance of experienced meditators and complete beginners. There are no entry requirements other than an open mind.
The class usually has a good balance of experienced meditators and complete beginners. There are no entry requirements other than an open mind.
The class begins with a meditation, followed by the presentation and discussion of instructions and philosophical topics from a text.
Suitable for beginners and seasoned meditators alike. The forty minute session covers a short talk on meditation plus thirty minutes meditation. If required, instruction will be given on breathing and posture.
This is a general meditation class for beginners and welcomes newcomers and older hands alike from any or no particular school of Buddhism.
Introduction to the principles of meditation both in sitting practice and daily life.
Suitable for beginners and seasoned meditators alike. The forty minute session covers a short talk on meditation plus thirty minutes meditation. If required, instruction will be given on breathing and posture.
This class is for those interested in learning about the Zen Way, and covers the fundamentals of Rinzai Zen training.
The main focus of the classes will be an exploration of the Theravada teachings with particular emphasis on their application in daily life.
Suitable for beginners and seasoned meditators alike. The forty minute session covers a short talk on meditation plus thirty minutes meditation. If required, instruction will be given on breathing and posture.
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Suitable for beginners and seasoned meditators alike. The forty minute session covers a short talk on meditation plus thirty minutes meditation. If required, instruction will be given on breathing and posture.
