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Drop in class in Barrow
Thursdays at 7.30pm
Course dates:
8 Jan - 12 Feb
5 Mar - 3 Apr
The Teacher is Anna Livsey. These classes last for an hour and a half, with refreshments after the session.
Location
Pastures New (room above)
64 - 70 Scott Street
Barrow in Furness
Cumbria, LA14 1QE
class fee: £5 *
Everyone welcome
Drop-in-class curriculum:
Discover Meditation For A Perfect Way of Life
(8 Jan - 12 Feb)
Discover Meditation
The purpose of meditation is to make the mind calm and peaceful. This is accomplished by cultivating positive states of mind in meditation and integrating this experience into daily life. This class will introduce a short course, designed for everyone regardless of previous experience, giving a clear step by step explanation of the practice.
The Stages of Meditation
An easy step by step presentation explaining all the essential stages and practices of meditation, covering posture, preparation, meditation and conclusion.
Empowering our Meditation
Learn how we can empower our meditations so that they always bring results. Gain experience of various visualisations and contemplations that create a special energy in our mind for meditation.
Developing Pure Concentration
Meditation functions to familiarise our mind with positive and peaceful mental states but to do this we need to improve our concentration. Learn practical techniques for overcoming external and internal obstacles to concentration from an experienced meditation teacher.
A Daily Meditation Practice
All Buddha’s teachings can be practiced in a simple but very effective sequence. This class will provide an inspiring overview of the various Lamrim meditations that have the power to make our mind peaceful and happy.
Meditation in Action
An essential part of any meditation practice is integrating any meditation experience we have gained into our daily life. If we can get this right we will be able to solve our problems and bring calm and peace to the times we are not meditating.
INSPIRING MEDITATIONS FOR HEALTHY MIND
(5 Mar - 3 Apr)
A Positive Vision
Learn how to view others in a positive way and overcome our feelings of separation. Once we view each and every living being as important we should naturally develop good intentions towards them and we will experience true peace and happiness.
The Prison of Selfishness
Selfishness is the cause of all our problems in this world. Disregarding the happiness of others and selfishly pursuing our own interests is at the very core of our negativity and suffering. Controlling our self-cherishing is therefore of great value and meaning.
The Compassionate Heart
Pure compassion is a mind that finds the suffering of others unbearable, but it does not make us depressed. In fact is can become a means for transforming suffering and adversity into a positive force for change and personal development.
Taking Away Suffering
Learn a special meditation for putting our compassion into practice using the power of visualisation and concentration. A supreme meditation to purify our mind and develop the ability to joyfully take away the suffering of others.
Living Lightly
Understanding the real source of happiness and how to give real happiness to others. A popular meditation that continues to inspire meditation practitioners all over the world.
Meditation Class Description
What is a typical class like?
A typical class consists of a gentle relaxation meditation, teaching, discussion, and final meditation. The meditations are guided and are suitable for beginners as well as the experienced. Each class is self-contained so feel free to join at any time!
Why meditate?
The purpose of meditation is to make our mind calm and peaceful. If our mind is peaceful we shall be free from worries and mental discomfort, and so we shall experience true happiness; but if our mind is not peaceful we shall find it very difficult to be happy, even if we are living in the very best conditions. If we train in meditation our mind will gradually become more and more peaceful, and we shall experience a purer and purer form of happiness. Eventually we shall be able to stay happy all the time, even in the most difficult circumstances.
“When the turbulence of distracting thoughts subsides and our mind becomes still a deep happiness and contentment naturally arises from within.”
- Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
*Please note: we are a registered charity. Fees cover the running costs: the teacher and the assistant do not receive payment.