What is meditation?

Meditation is a natural human activity in which we can take time to notice the way our mind works and contact our hearts. It offers a practical way way of becoming more calm, clear and alive to our moment-to-moment experience.

Through the practice of simple meditation techniques we can cultivate awareness, happiness and confidence.

At our meditation classes we teach simple but profound meditation practices rooted in the Buddhist tradition that were taught over two thousand years ago, the Mindfulness of Breathing, the Metta Bhavana, (Loving kindness), Walking meditation and Just Sitting

Mindfulness of Breathing:

This meditation practice uses awareness of our natural breath to calm the mind and relax the body. It can be easily learned and practiced and is suitable for anyone who feels that they could benefit from an increased sense of spaciousness and tranquillity in their lives.

Metta Bhavana:

This meditation practice helps us to contact our hearts and encourage Loving kindness towards others and ourselves. It is a meditation that engages our imagination and offers a different perspective on how we relate to ourselves and the world.

Walking meditation and Just Sitting practice

These meditation practices teach us how to bring an increased awareness into our everyday activities. They are particularly useful for those who have a busy mind and feel restless when they try to practice sitting meditation.

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