Timaru weekly drop-in class – Thursdays 7.00 – 8.30pm 

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Venue: above St John Ambulance building, 56 Bank Street, Timaru

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The teaching and guided meditations are recordings from Buddhist Nun, Kelsang Luma’s, weekly classes at Kalpa Bhadra Buddhist Centre in Christchurch.

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. Everybody welcome.

$5 per class. We do not have eftpos so can accept either cash or bank transfer.

With Resident Teacher Kelsang Luma

Everyone is welcome

Class Topics

Developing Self Confidence – Week of 29 June to week of 20 July 4 weeks

Learn how to develop a positive view of yourself and develop an authentic inner confidence by learning to change the way you view yourself and those around you.

Solving Our Daily Problems with Love – week of 27 July to week of 24 August 5 weeks

Most of us feel there is room for improvement in our relationships with our partner, at work, or with our family and friends. On this course we will explore how Buddhist meditation has the power to profoundly improve and transform our relationships, both past and present. Learn how to let go of painful attitudes and replace them with love, respect for others, patience and kindness.

The Power of Compassion – week of 31 August to week of 14 September 3 weeks

What is compassion? Learn how to develop this heartfelt mind so you can really benefit others.

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 includes two guided meditations, a teaching and advice on how to integrate the instructions into our daily life.

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.