October Meditation course: Sutton Coldfield

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About the course 

Do you find other people challenging at times? 

Because our opinions, priorities and ways of doing things so often differ, it is quite common for friction to arise in our relationships with other. 

We can easily experience irritation, frustration and sometimes resentment and pain. 

Whether it’s close family, co-workers or just people we encounter on the road, we can all learn to protect ourselves from irritation and pain by training our minds. 

Because relationships of all kinds are an important part of life, if we want to lead a happy life, it is essential that we learn to respond to others with a more positive and peaceful mind. We cannot change others but if we change our own mind, this will always have a beneficial effect. 

On this 4 week course we will explore how we can protect our mind from frustration, stress and pain and improve our relationships with others. 

We will explore tried and tested Buddhist thinking and how to develop attitudes that protect our mind and our peace. We will see how this priceless and practical wisdom is just as relevant today as it was when it was first taught. 

You will learn: 

• How to stay calm & strong in interactions with others 

• How to not take things so personally 

• How to respond more effectively when challenged 

• How to protect your peace 

Each class will include guided meditations and practical advice. 

The classes are suitable for those with experience as well as complete beginners. Everybody is welcome. 

Each class will guide you through 2 calming meditations and provide practical techniques for training your mind to become more focused and positive. 

• Thursday – 16th October – Protect your peace 

• Thursday – 23rd October – How not to take things personally 

• Thursday – 30th October – Dealing with difficult conversations 

• Thursday – 6th November – Forgiving yourself and others

Course venue: 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)

Also available Sundays 11-12.15pm, and Tuesdays 12-1pm in Birmingham City Centre (and weekday evenings in Solihull, Stirchley and Wolverhampton) 

Book for the whole course and receive a discount. These classes can also be attended as stand alone classes. 

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? 

October/November 4 week course 

Thursdays 7.30-8.45pm 

Where is it? 

Newman Community Centre, 13a Boldmere Road, Boldmere, Sutton Coldfield.  B73 5UY

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 

Letting go of negative thinking, starting 13th November