The Centre weekly drop-in class – Fridays 10.00 – 11.15am
There is no class on Friday 6th & 13th February
With Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Luma
Venue: Kalpa Bhadra Buddhist Centre, 24 Rugby St, Merivale, Christchurch
There is plenty of parking on the street but please do not park on the neighbours driveways.
Each class consists of a guided meditation and a talk based on Buddhist wisdom.
Classes are suitable for everyone. Come along any week, booking is not required.
Class fee: $14 ($12 unwaged). Members free. We accept payments via EFTPOS (debit cards), credit cards, and cash.
Everybody is welcome
Class Topics
A Fresh Start: Discover the Power of Meditation – begins week of 26 January (4 weeks)
Do you find yourself becoming ever more distracted and drained? Now is the time to reclaim your mind. Learn essential inner skills for gaining control of your mind, creating inner space and becoming an effective meditator. You will also learn how to set up a simple, enjoyable daily meditation practice and start to experience greater happiness as a result.
Declutter the Mind – begins week of 23 February (5 weeks)
Every so often we love to declutter. But what about our mind? Learn essential techniques for decluttering your mind and experience clarity and focus.
Growing Through our Relationships – begins week 30 March (5 weeks)
Our relationships can be our greatest teachers. They challenge us, yet also offer powerful opportunities for real growth. Through them, we can learn to be more genuinely loving, patient, kind and empathic.
What to expect at a class
These classes are based on Buddha’s teachings on the mind, but you do not need to be a Buddhist to attend, or to benefit from them.
Each class consists of two guided meditations and an explanatory talk. The classes run for 75 minutes.
Anyone can practice meditation and everyone is welcome to attend. There is no physical exercise involved and you can choose to sit either in a chair or on a cushion.
These classes are suitable for all levels of experience.