The Centre weekly drop-in class – Tuesdays 7.00 – 8.30pm
This class has finished for 2021. Starts back 25 January 2022.
Please CLICK HERE for up to date Covid information before you attend a class
With Resident Teacher Kelsang Luma
This class is also live-streamed and available to view until the start of the next GP Topic.
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 includes two guided meditations, a teaching and advice on how to integrate the instructions into our daily life.
Each class is self-contained, join anytime. Booking is not required.
$12 per class. We do not have eftpos so can accept either cash or bank transfer.
Class Topics
The Art of Positive Thinking begins week 24 January to 21 February 5 weeks
We can completely change our experience of life by using meditation to guide it in a positive direction.
Negative thinking can become a strong habit of mind which is difficult to overcome. Learn methods to replace even our most stubborn habits with profoundly beneficial ways of thinking that lead only to peace and happiness
Overcoming Stress and Anxiety – begins week 28 Feb to 28 Mar 5 weeks
Many people suffer from anxiety and stress at some time or other. Sometimes it is due to stressful work, sometimes due to problems at home, and sometimes due to difficult relationships.
On this course, learn how anxiety and stress, as well as other conditions such as fear, worry and depression are all states of mind and how we can reduce and eventually overcome these conditions by working on our mind with a combination of meditation and positive thinking.
Breaking Bad Habits – begins week 4 April to 25 April 4 weeks
We all have habits that seem hard to break. Unfortunately, many of these habits also make us unhappy or even harm our health. Even though we try very hard, sometimes we feel helpless to change.
Through practicing Buddha’s teachings, we can gain confidence in our potential to change. We can replace our bad habits with beneficial ways of thinking that align with our deep wish to be happy. Then we will experience the joy of freedom.
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 90 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.