January Meditation course: Sutton Coldfield
£8.50 £25.00
HABITS FOR A HAPPY LIFE
with Buddhist nun Gen Kelsang Leksang
Out with the old and in with the new – make happiness a habit
This 4 week course will explain simple adjustments you can make to your approach to life, that will increase your happiness, wellbeing and sense of purpose.
Each class includes practical advice from Buddhist wisdom and guided meditations. It is great for beginners as well as those with experience.
Thursdays 7:30 – 8:45pm
8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th January
Venue: Newman Community Centre, 13a Boldmere Road, Boldmere, Sutton Coldfield
Everybody welcome
Description
About the course
Ever feel stuck in old habits ? Looking for a fresh approach to life? Want to put some joy back into life?
Happiness is within your grasp – no matter what your life circumstances are.
The beginning of a new year is a great opportunity to develop some new habits. But sometimes we feel unable to change deeply ingrained habits and feel a bit stuck.
By learning to make small but powerful adjustments to the way we look at things, we can make a big difference to our state of mind and the way we experience life.
On this 4 week course you will learn:
- How to develop the confidence that you can change
- How to break free from habits that do not serve you
- Let to create a happiness habit
- Let go of the past and enjoy life
If you’d like to learn how to do this, join us for our upcoming 4 week meditation course taking place in Birmingham, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Wolverhampton and Stirchley. This course is also available online to members.
On this course you will learn practical and simple techniques taught by Buddha for developing a happy and positive mindset.
This course will be great for beginners as well as those with experience.
Each class is self-contained and can be attended individually but maximum benefit derived from attending the whole course.
Classes include guided meditations and advice for developing positive and peaceful habits of mind.

Week 1 – 8th January – Breaking bad habits – The power to change
Week 2 – 15th January – Finding peace in acceptance
Week 3 – 22nd January – Make happiness a habit
Week 4 – 29th January – Let go of the past & enjoy each moment
The Teacher
The teacher of this class is Gen Kelsang Leksang, she has been an ordained Buddhist nun for 18 years. She has been studying under the guidance of the meditation master Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso for over 20 years and was first appointed as resident teacher at KMC Birmingham in 2007. Known for her caring and positive manner, she has the ability to inspire people to improve their own lives by showing how Buddha’s teaching are relevant to the experiences of modern people.

When is it?
January 4 week course
Thursdays 7.30-8.45pm
Where is it?
Newman Community Centre, 13a Boldmere Road, Boldmere, Sutton Coldfield. B73 5UY
Free parking on Boldmere Road and also available at St Nicholas Church off Jockey Road.
Please note, if parking at St Nicholas Church remember to scan the QR code at the community centre to register your parking in order to avoid incurring a parking fine.
What does it cost?
- Whole course £25
- Single classes: £8.50
- Or why not consider a membership which includes multiple weekly classes and weekend workshops for only £35/month?
FREE FOR ALL MEMBERS. Membership also provides access to additional online classes. Click here for information membership information
Everybody welcome
Book your place now
Next course
Be Kind to Yourself, starting 5th February









