Beginners meditation retreat May

Description

A relaxing day retreat in a peaceful environment in the heart of the city providing a rare opportunity to refresh your mind through meditation. Through meditation, we can learn how to relax and develop peaceful and positive states of mind. These beginners’ retreats introduce simple meditation techniques and include practical advice on how to maintain the experience of inner peace in daily life, with time to discuss the ideas presented.

On this retreat, we will:

• engage in 3 sessions of meditation retreat
• learn how to meditate and how to discover peace of mind in daily life

session 1 – Calming the mind through meditation

session 2 – Learning to deepen your experience of inner peace

session 3 – How to develop a peaceful mind in daily life

The retreat is suitable for beginners and those with more experience. It will include guided meditations and practical advice. It will give you tried and tested tools and meditation practices for finding happiness. Everyone is welcome.

The format

IN-PERSON

Also available online for members (see website for details)

The teacher 

The teacher of this class is Gen Kelsang Leksang, she has been an ordained Buddhist nun for 16 years. Gen Lekasng has been studying under the guidance of the meditation master Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso for over 20 years and was appointed by him at the Resident Teacher at KMC Birmingham in 2007.

Appreciated for her caring and positive manner, Gen Leksang has the ability to inspire people to improve their own lives by showing how Buddha’s teachings can be practically applied in our everyday lives.

When is it?

Saturday 18th May 10 am-3 pm

Where is it?

Kadampa Meditation Centre Birmingham. 44 Blucher Street, Birmingham. B1 1QJ

What does it cost?

• £20 advance booking (£25 on the door)
• Or why not consider a membership which includes multiple weekly classes and weekend workshops for only £35/month?