The Centre weekly drop-in class – Tuesdays 7.30 – 9.00pm
This class resumes in-person on Tuesday 14th September
This class is live-streamed and available to view until the start of the next GP Topic
With Resident Teacher 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 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.
Everyone is welcome
Class Topics
Dealing with Anger & Frustration – week of 6 Sept to week of 4 Oct 5 weeks
Anger takes many forms from mild irritation or annoyance to lingering resentment, bad temper and even rage, but it is always painful and destructive. Learn simple techniques to deal with our own and others’ anger. Through meditation and other practices it is possible to gradually reduce the frequency and intensity of our anger, and eventually eradicate it altogether.
The Healing Power of Meditation – week of 11 Oct to week of 25 Oct 3 weeks
Discover the power of ancient healing meditations to increase your positive energy, love, compassion, and wisdom, and in this way bring deep inner peace, happiness and meaning to your life.
These meditations heal both your body and mind, increase your ability to take on challenges and transform your difficulties into spiritual growth.
The Confidence to Change – week of 1 Nov to week of 22 Nov 4 weeks
We all want to make changes in our life. We want to be less insecure, less fearful, less angry, less depressed, etc. And we want to be more confident, courageous, happy, and creative and so forth. However, we find it difficult to make these changes and to bring about these new versions of ourself that we long for.
The practice of meditation, combined with Buddha’s insights on the workings of the mind, will enable us to let go of our self-limiting views and give us the confidence and skill to make these life-enhancing changes.
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.