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Ashbourne
Ashbourne
7.30pm Thursdays
These classes are taught by a qualified Kadampa Teacher. They include two guided meditations and a talk explaining how these meditations can make our life happy and meaningful, and teach us how to overcome negative habits such as stress, dissatisfaction and depression.
£5 per class
Free class: buy a pre-paid card and get 5 classes for the price of 4 at only £20.
Classes are suitable for both beginners and experienced meditators. Seating will be on chairs, cushions provided if preferred.
Everyone is welcome, no need to book, join at any time.
Dates
Summer Term dates 2013
Dont worry be happy
- April 18th ‘The art of positive thinking’
- April 25th ‘Finding peace within’
- May 2nd “Knowing your own mind’
- May 9th ’Overcoming anger’
- May 16th ’Breaking free from addiction’
- May 23rd ‘Waking up to the way things are’
Freedom from stress & anger
- June 13th ‘Take control & stop worrying’
- June 20th ‘Understanding anger and impatience’
- June 27th ‘Coping with life’s difficulties’
- July 4th ‘Freedom from blame & pain’
- July 11th ‘Transforming conflict in relationships’
- July 18th ‘Keep calm & meditate!’
Map & Address
All Saints Community Hall, Bell Vue Road, Ashbourne, DE6 1AT
Ashby De La Zouch
Ashby De La Zouch
7.30pm Thursdays
The classes are taught by a qualified Kadampa Teacher. They include two guided meditations and a talk explaining how these meditations can make our life happy and meaningful, and teach us how to overcome negative habits such as stress, dissatisfaction and depression.
£5 per class
Free class: buy a pre-paid card and get 5 classes for the price of 4 at only £20.
Classes are suitable for both beginners and experienced meditators. Seating will be on chairs, cushions provided if preferred.
Everyone is welcome, no need to book, join at any time.
Dates
Summer Term dates 2013
Dont worry be happy
- April 18th ‘The art of positive thinking’
- April 25th ‘Finding peace within’
- May 2nd “Knowing your own mind’
- May 9th ’Overcoming anger’
- May 16th ’Breaking free from addiction’
- May 23rd ‘Waking up to the way things are’
Freedom from stress & anger
- June 13th ‘Take control & stop worrying’
- June 20th ‘Understanding anger and impatience’
- June 27th ‘Coping with life’s difficulties’
- July 4th ‘Freedom from blame & pain’
- July 11th ‘Transforming conflict in relationships’
- July 18th ‘Keep calm & meditate!’
Map & Address
Legion House, South Street, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire,
LE65 1BQ
See map and picture below for details of venue
Burton on Trent
Burton on Trent
7.30pm Thursdays
These classes are taught by a qualified Kadampa Teacher. They include two guided meditations and a talk explaining how these meditations can make our life happy and meaningful, and teach us how to overcome negative habits such as stress, dissatisfaction and depression.
£5 per class
Free class: buy a pre-paid card and get 5 classes for the price of 4 at only £20.
Classes are suitable for both beginners and experienced meditators. Seating will be on chairs, cushions provided if preferred.
Everyone is welcome, no need to book, join at any time.
Dates
Summer Term dates 2013
Dont worry be happy
- April 18th ‘The art of positive thinking’
- April 25th ‘Finding peace within’
- May 2nd “Knowing your own mind’
- May 9th ’Overcoming anger’
- May 16th ’Breaking free from addiction’
- May 23rd ‘Waking up to the way things are’
Freedom from stress & anger
- June 13th ‘Take control & stop worrying’
- June 20th ‘Understanding anger and impatience’
- June 27th ‘Coping with life’s difficulties’
- July 4th ‘Freedom from blame & pain’
- July 11th ‘Transforming conflict in relationships’
- July 18th ‘Keep calm & meditate!’
Map & Address
The Brewhouse Arts Centre, Union Street, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 1EB
Derby
Derby
7.30pm Wednesdays
These classes are taught by a qualified Kadampa Teacher. They include two guided meditations and a talk explaining how these meditations can make our life happy and meaningful, and teach us how to overcome negative habits such as stress, dissatisfaction and depression.
£5 per class
Free class: buy a pre-paid card and get 5 classes for the price of 4 at only £20.
Classes are suitable for both beginners and experienced meditators. Seating will be on chairs, cushions provided if preferred.
Everyone is welcome, no need to book, join at any time.
Dates
Summer Term dates 2013
Dont worry be happy
- April 17th ‘The art of positive thinking’
- April 24th ‘Finding peace within’
- May 1st “Knowing your own mind’
- May 8th ’Overcoming anger’
- May 15th ’Breaking free from addiction’
- May 22nd ‘Waking up to the way things are’
Freedom from stress & anger
- June 12th ‘Take control & stop worrying’
- June 19th ‘Understanding anger and impatience’
- June 26th ‘Coping with life’s difficulties’
- July 3rd ‘Freedom from blame & pain’
- July 10th ‘Transforming conflict in relationships’
- July 17th ‘Keep calm & meditate!’
Map & Address
NEW VENUE
University of Derby, Enterprise Centre, Bridge Street, Derby, DE1 3LA (DE1 3LD for sat nav)
Etwall Daytime Classes
Etwall (Tara KMC)
Monday ‘Meditation to Go’ 9am- 9.30am
Friday ‘Meditation to Go’ 3.00pm – 3.30pm (£2 per person)
School drop off and pick up meditations, everyone welcome.
Sunday 11am – 12noon Prayers for World Peace
FREE class (donations welcome) followed by Eat for World Peace 12.15pm – 1.15pm (£2.50 per person). Everyone welcome.
Wednesday ‘Meditation and Lunch’ 12noon -1pm
£3.50 per class/ £6 including Cafe Lunch
Friday ‘ Meditation and Lunch’ 11-12.30pm
£5 per class/ £7.50 including cafe lunch
These drop-in classes are taught by a qualified Kadampa Teacher. They include two guided meditations and a talk explaining how these meditations can make our life happy and meaningful. Seating will be on chairs, cushions provided if preferred.
Classes are suitable for both beginners and experienced meditators. Everyone is welcome, no need to book, join at any time.
Dates
Term Dates 2013
April 15th – May 23rd & June 9th – July 21st
Monday 9am – 9.30am / Friday 3.00pm- 3.30pm ‘Meditation to Go’
This meditation class is especially designed for school drop off or pick up times. Relax and prepare for the week ahead or de-stress before the weekend starts. Everyone welcome.
Sunday 11am – 12noon Prayers for World Peace
These light and inspiring sessions include guided meditation, silent contemplation and practical advice bringing peace to your hearts, your family, your community – your world. No charge (donations welcome).
Wednesday ’Meditation and Lunch’ 12 – 1pm
- Summer Term dates 2013Dont worry be happy
- April 17th ‘The art of positive thinking’
- April 24th ‘Finding peace within’
- May 1st “Knowing your own mind’
- May 8th ’Overcoming anger’
- May 15th ’Breaking free from addiction’
- May 22nd ‘Waking up to the way things are’
Freedom from stress & anger
- June 12th ‘Take control & stop worrying’
- June 19th ‘Understanding anger and impatience’
- June 26th ‘Coping with life’s difficulties’
- July 3rd ‘Freedom from blame & pain’
- July 10th ‘Transforming conflict in relationships’
- July 17th ‘Keep calm & meditate!’
Friday ‘Meditation and Lunch’ 11 – 12.30pm
- Summer Term dates 2013Dont worry be happy
- April 19th ‘The art of positive thinking’
- April 26th ‘Finding peace within’
- May 3rd “Knowing your own mind’
- May 10th ’Overcoming anger’
- May 17th ’Breaking free from addiction’
- May 25th ‘Waking up to the way things are’
Freedom from stress & anger
- June 15th ‘Take control & stop worrying’
- June 21st ‘Understanding anger and impatience’
- June 28th ‘Coping with life’s difficulties’
- July 5th ‘Freedom from blame & pain’
- July 12th ‘Transforming conflict in relationships’
- July 19th ‘Keep calm & meditate!’
Map & Address
Please view the Getting Here page for details.
Etwall Evening Classes
Etwall Evening Classes
Sunday 7.00 – 8.30pm
Wednesday 7.30 – 9.00pmwith Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Jigme
The classes are taught by a qualified Kadampa Teacher. They include two guided meditations and a talk explaining how these meditations can make our life happy and meaningful, and teach us how to overcome negative habits such as stress, dissatisfaction and depression.
Class fee: £5
Free class: buy a pre-paid card and get 5 classes for the price of 4 at £20.
Classes are suitable for both beginners and experienced meditators. Seating will be on chairs, cushions provided if preferred.
Everyone is welcome, no need to book, join at any time.
Dates
Summer Term 2013
Sunday Evening Class 7.00 – 8.30pm
- April 21st ‘The art of positive thinking’
- April 28th ‘Finding peace within’
- May 5th “Knowing your own mind’
- May 12th ’Overcoming anger’
- May 19th ’Breaking free from addiction’
- May 26th ‘Waking up to the way things are’
Freedom from stress & anger
- June 9th ‘Take control & stop worrying’
- June 16th ‘Understanding anger and impatience’
- June 23rd ‘Coping with life’s difficulties’
- June 30th ‘Freedom from blame & pain’
- July 7th ‘Transforming conflict in relationships’
- July 14th ‘Keep calm & meditate!’
- July 21st
Wednesday Evening Class 7.30 – 9.00pm
Dont worry be happy
- April 17th ‘The art of positive thinking’
- April 24th ‘Finding peace within’
- May 1st “Knowing your own mind’
- May 8th ’Overcoming anger’
- May 15th ’Breaking free from addiction’
- May 22nd ‘Waking up to the way things are’
Freedom from stress & anger
- June 12th ‘Take control & stop worrying’
- June 19th ‘Understanding anger and impatience’
- June 26th ‘Coping with life’s difficulties’
- July 3rd ‘Freedom from blame & pain’
- July 10th ‘Transforming conflict in relationships’
- July 17th ‘Keep calm & meditate!’
Map & Address
Please view the Getting Here page for details.
Lichfield
Lichfield
7.30pm Wednesdays
These classes are taught by a qualified Kadampa Teacher. They include two guided meditations and a talk explaining how these meditations can make our life happy and meaningful, and teach us how to overcome negative habits such as stress, dissatisfaction and depression.
£5 per class
Free class: buy a pre-paid card and get 5 classes for the price of 4 at only £20.
Classes are suitable for both beginners and experienced meditators. Seating will be on chairs, cushions provided if preferred.
Everyone is welcome, no need to book, join at any time.
Dates
Summer Term dates 2013
- April 17th ‘The art of positive thinking’
- April 24th ‘Finding peace within’
- May 1st “Knowing your own mind’
- May 8th ’Overcoming anger’
- May 15th ’Breaking free from addiction’
- May 22nd ‘Waking up to the way things are’
Freedom from stress & anger
- June 12th ‘Take control & stop worrying’
- June 19th ‘Understanding anger and impatience’
- June 26th ‘Coping with life’s difficulties’
- July 3rd ‘Freedom from blame & pain’
- July 10th ‘Transforming conflict in relationships’
- July 17th ‘Keep calm & meditate!’
Map & Address
The Guildhall, Bore Street, Lichfield WS13 6LX
Newcastle under Lyme
Newcastle under Lyme
7.00pm Wednesdays
These classes are taught by a qualified Kadampa Teacher. They include two guided meditations and a talk explaining how these meditations can make our life happy and meaningful, and teach us how to overcome negative habits such as stress, dissatisfaction and depression.
£5 per class
Free class: buy a pre-paid card and get 5 classes for the price of 4 at only £20.
Classes are suitable for both beginners and experienced meditators. Seating will be on chairs, cushions provided if preferred.
Everyone is welcome, no need to book, join at any time.
Dates
Summer Term dates 2013
- April 17th ‘The art of positive thinking’
- April 24th ‘Finding peace within’
- May 1st “Knowing your own mind’
- May 8th ’Overcoming anger’
- May 15th ’Breaking free from addiction’
- May 22nd ‘Waking up to the way things are’
Freedom from stress & anger
- June 12th ‘Take control & stop worrying’
- June 19th ‘Understanding anger and impatience’
- June 26th ‘Coping with life’s difficulties’
- July 3rd ‘Freedom from blame & pain’
- July 10th ‘Transforming conflict in relationships’
- July 17th ‘Keep calm & meditate!’
Please note that our room is not available on 3rd and 31st October, so there will be no classes on these dates.
Map & Address
Hassell School, Barracks Road, ST5 1LF (opposite the bus station) parking available.
Stafford
Stafford
7.30pm Wednesdays
These drop-in classes are taught by a qualified Kadampa Teacher. They include two guided meditations and a talk explaining how these meditations can make our life happy and meaningful, and teach us how to overcome negative habits such as stress, dissatisfaction and depression.
£5 per class
Free class: buy a pre-paid card and get 5 classes for the price of 4 at only £20.
Classes are suitable for both beginners and experienced meditators. Seating will be on chairs, cushions provided if preferred.
Everyone is welcome, no need to book, join at any time.
Dates
Summer Term dates 2013
- April 17th ‘The art of positive thinking’
- April 24th ‘Finding peace within’
- May 1st “Knowing your own mind’
- May 8th ’Overcoming anger’
- May 15th ’Breaking free from addiction’
- May 22nd ‘Waking up to the way things are’
Freedom from stress & anger
- June 12th ‘Take control & stop worrying’
- June 19th ‘Understanding anger and impatience’
- June 26th ‘Coping with life’s difficulties’
- July 3rd ‘Freedom from blame & pain’
- July 10th ‘Transforming conflict in relationships’
- July 17th ‘Keep calm & meditate!’
Map & Address
Stafford District Voluntary Services Hall, 131-141 North Walls, Stafford, Staffordshire ST16 3AD
Click here to open a larger google map via Google Maps on a new page.
Please note that on the larger map the “Google Baloon” shows the generic location for the post code ST16 3AD. The Stafford District Voluntary Services Hall is on the other side of the road and 200 yards to the South East from that shown. The baloon shown on the small map above is correct.
Stoke on Trent
Stoke on Trent
7.30pm Thursdays
The classes are taught by a qualified Kadampa Teacher. They include two guided meditations and a talk explaining how these meditations can make our life happy and meaningful, and teach us how to overcome negative habits such as stress, dissatisfaction and depression.
£5 per class
Free class: buy a pre-paid card and get 5 classes for the price of 4 at only £20.
Classes are suitable for both beginners and experienced meditators. Seating will be on chairs, cushions provided if preferred.
Everyone is welcome, no need to book, join at any time.
Dates
Summer Term dates 2013
Dont worry be happy
- April 18th ‘The art of positive thinking’
- April 25th ‘Finding peace within’
- May 2nd “Knowing your own mind’
- May 9th ’Overcoming anger’
- May 16th ’Breaking free from addiction’
- May 23rd ‘Waking up to the way things are’
Freedom from stress & anger
- June 13th ‘Take control & stop worrying’
- June 20th ‘Understanding anger and impatience’
- June 27th ‘Coping with life’s difficulties’
- July 4th ‘Freedom from blame & pain’
- July 11th ‘Transforming conflict in relationships’
- July 18th ‘Keep calm & meditate!’
Map & Address
308 West End Village, London Road, Stoke On Trent, ST4 5AB
Meditation Classes
About Our Meditation Classes
Tara Kadampa Meditation Centre (KMC) offers a number of weekly meditation classes, both at the KMC itself and at branch venues across the midlands. See our menu on the right for the location nearest to you.
Our weekly classes are part of our General Programme and are open to everyone – whatever level of interest or experience – giving you the opportunity to learn more about meditation, Buddhism, and finding peace & happiness from within.
The benefits of meditation are many, but include:
- Improved concentration and focus in daily life
- Less stress, worry and anxiety
- Reduced irritation, anger and frustration
- Greater inner peace and happiness
- Increased confidence and self-esteem
- Improved mental and physical well being
- A positive outlook on life and better relationships
What to expect at a class.
Most classes run for an hour and a half. Generally we meditate sitting on chairs to ensure that everyone is comfortable. There is no physical exercise involved and no special clothing is needed.
The structure of the class is as follows:
- Short (optional) Buddhist prayers to prepare for meditation
- Simple guided meditation
- Teaching on how to solve problems in daily life
- Another meditation or questions and answers
- Brief dedication to complete the session
The teaching and meditations are currently based around Geshe Kelsang Gyatso’s new book Modern Buddhism (available for free download by clicking here). They explain how all aspects of Buddhism can be applied practically to solve our daily problems and help us to find pure and lasting happiness.
These are drop-in meditation classes. You are welcome to come to the whole series of classes or just come along and try a session at anytime. Each class is self contained so come along whenever you can.
You do not need to book in advance, simply select your nearest course on the menu on the right for details and directions.
If you would like to know about our more study programme, including the more advanced Foundation and Teacher Training Programme, click here.
Stratford-upon-Avon
Stratford-upon-Avon
7.30pm Thursdays
No class this Thursday May 2nd
The classes are taught by a qualified Kadampa Teacher. They include two guided meditations and a talk explaining how these meditations can make our life happy and meaningful, and teach us how to overcome negative habits such as stress, dissatisfaction and depression.
£5 per class
Free class: buy a pre-paid card and get 5 classes for the price of 4 at only £20.
Classes are suitable for both beginners and experienced meditators. Seating will be on chairs, cushions provided if preferred.
Everyone is welcome, no need to book, join at any time.
Dates
Summer Term dates 2013
Dont worry be happy
- April 18th ‘The art of positive thinking’
- April 25th ‘Finding peace within’
- No class May 2nd
- May 9th ’Overcoming anger’
- May 16th ’Breaking free from addiction’
- May 23rd ‘Waking up to the way things are’
Freedom from stress & anger
- June 13th ‘Take control & stop worrying’
- June 20th ‘Understanding anger and impatience’
- June 27th ‘Coping with life’s difficulties’
- July 4th ‘Freedom from blame & pain’
- July 11th ‘Transforming conflict in relationships’
- July 18th ‘Keep calm & meditate!’
Map & Address
Friends Meeting House, 37 Maidenhead Road, CV37 6XT
