Every wednesday evening - 'Newcomers' Night

Every Wednesday evening 7.30pm-10pm

These 'Open Sessions' are for anyone who is interested in learning to meditate - just turn up. We introduce two meditations on alternate evenings. The Mindfulness of Breathing is a meditation practice that helps to focus and calm the mind. The Metta Bhavana, development of loving-kindness, is a meditation that develops a warm and open heartedness. Guidance on comfortable posture is available for you to find a posture that suits. The evening starts with a meditation, followed by a tea break and then an aspect of Buddhism is introduced and discussed.

The meditation sessions last 25-30 minutes and are 'guided', i.e. the class leader gives guidance on what you should do at each stage. The teaching sessions are group based with time for questions, discussion and getting to know the other people attending. During the tea break you can talk and meet the class team and other class members. After the tea break there is a short introduction and then discussion on an aspect to Buddhism .

Classes are led by members of the Triratna Buddhist Order. We offer the first night free and then donations accepted, £6 suggested.

We recommend that you wear loose clothing to this class.