The Centre weekly drop-in class – Fridays 10.00 – 11.15am
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
The Life Story of Buddha: Inspiration for Daily Life – begins week 31 August (6 weeks)
The life story of Buddha from centuries past offer profound inspiration for daily life. Gain insights into triumphing over adversity, seizing the day, and living a meaningful and fulfilling life.
Find your Happy Place – begins week 12 October (4 weeks)
Learn methods to discover the happy place within yourself. Then you can be confident to call on this mental sanctuary anytime and anywhere.
Living Lightly – begins week 16 November (4 weeks)
Living lightly offers simple meditations and clear insights you can apply immediately in daily life.
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.