MEDITATION AND BUDDHISM Courses
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Meditation is best learnt from an experienced teacher in a structured course. A meditation course is a good way of systematically exploring meditation: how to work with what happens in your mind, how to become calm and deeply absorbed.
We run courses introducing the Buddhist vision. The Buddha taught what reality is and what we need to do about it – if we want to be truly happy. On these courses, you can find out what Buddhism really is.
Our health and wellbeing courses help reduce the risk of relapsing into depression or addiction. We help those with bereavement, chronic pain and local carers.
MEDITATION COURSES
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Buddhist Meditation Foundation Courses
Meditation is an art. Learning to meditate requires skill, patience and application. Our foundation courses provide a thorough grounding in how to work effectively with your thoughts and emotions. You learn ways of concentrating your mind, being less distracted and becoming calmer. Buddhist meditation starts with relaxation but goes far beyond that. The courses include a meditation diary – a practical, day-by-day guide in the principles of meditation.
Recommended Title
Change your Mind - available from the LBC.
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5 Jul - 26 Jul |
4 week |
Sat 10am- 12.30 pm |
St Martins Lane
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£68/48 |
booking form |
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2 Aug- 23 Aug |
4 week |
Sat 10am- 12.30 pm |
St Martins Lane
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£68/48 |
booking form |
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30 Aug- 20 Sep |
4 week |
Sat 10am- 12.30 pm |
St Martins Lane
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£68/48 |
booking form |
Cultivating Insight Course
Buddhist meditation is about Reality - cultivating a direct experience of how things really are. On this course we will explore the Nature of Mind by cultivating insight reflection in meditation. The course includes twice-weekly emails to help you to integrate reflection into your life and practice. Suitable for anyone who knows both practices and is interested in the Big Questions.
Led by Dhammadassin and Maitrivajri. |
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22 Jul- 26 Aug |
6 week |
Tue 7.15- 9:45pm |
LBC |
£68/48 |
booking form |
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BUDDHISM COURSES |
Buddhism Course
What is Buddhism? What did the Buddha teach? Is everything that happens to you the result of karma? Why is the Buddha so fat? Buddhism is mysterious. It embraces the search for truth, the need for love, and the desire for meaning. Practical, pragmatic and challenging, Buddhism explores some of our most fundamental questions: does life have intrinsic meaning? How can I become happy? Recommended Title
Principles of Buddhism - available from the LBC.
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Jul 10- Aug 14 |
6 week |
Thu 7.15- 9.45pm |
LBC |
£68/48 |
booking form |
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HEALTH AND WELLBEING |
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) for Depression Course
MBCT was developed through clinical research to help people who have suffered from depression to remain well. We offer MBCT in a structured course guiding participants through a series of self-care strategies, which help resolve unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaviour that can cause relapse. The course is enhanced by a daily coursework diary and CDs to help you practise at home.
MBCT is recommended in the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) Guidelines for prevention of relapse into recurrent depression.
It is not suitable for someone who is currently depressed.
A limited number of free places on this course are available for people living in Tower Hamlets on a low income. To request an application form call the LBC on 0845 458 4716.
Led by Paramabandhu and Sanghadasa (September course), Maitrivajri and Jo Bennett (October course.)
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Sep 16- Nov 4 |
8 week |
Tue 7.15- 9.45pm |
LBC |
£125/95
(includes follow-on day retreat. Details below.)
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Course now FULL
Phone LBC 0845 458 4716 to be on waiting list |
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Oct 16- Dec 4 |
8 week |
Thu 7.15- 9.45pm |
LBC |
£125/95
(includes follow-on day retreat. Details below.) |
booking form
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Mindfulness Based Relapse Prevention (MBRP) for Addiction Course
This course teaches mindfulness meditation used with elements taken from cognitive therapy (Mindfulness based cognitive therapy) which can help prevent falling back into recurrent habits and addiction. No previous experience is required.
Not suitable for anyone currently taking alcohol or stimulants.
Led by Paramabandhu and Jayaka |
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Oct 20- Nov 24 |
6 week |
Mon 7.15- 9.45pm |
LBC |
£95/75 (includes follow-on day retreat. Details below.)
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booking form |
Follow-on Day Retreat
For people who have been on the above MBCT/MBRP courses. |
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Dec 6 |
1 day |
Sat 10am- 4pm |
LBC |
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