GENERAL PROGRAMME MEDITATION CLASSES
The next series of general programme classes starts the week beginning
19th January entitled 'A Joyful Path
Discovering inner peace through meditation'.
Class 1: Discover Meditation
The purpose of meditation is to make the mind calm and peaceful. This is accomplished by cultivating positive states of mind in meditation and integrating this experience into daily life. This class will introduce a short course, designed for everyone regardless of previous experience, giving a clear step by step explanation of the practice.
Class 2: The Stages of Meditation
An easy step by step presentation explaining all the essential stages and practices of meditation, covering posture, preparation, meditation and conclusion.
Class 3: Empowering our Meditation
Learn how we can empower our meditations so that they always bring results. Gain experience of various visualisations and contemplations that create a special energy in our mind for meditation.
Class 4: The Art of Pure Concentration
Meditation functions to familiarise our mind with positive and peaceful mental states but to do this we need to improve our concentration. Learn practical techniques for overcoming external and internal obstacles to concentration.
Class 5: A Daily Meditation Practice
All Buddha’s teachings can be practiced in a simple but very effective sequence. This class will provide an inspiring overview of the various Lamrim meditations that have the power to make our mind peaceful and happy.

Classes consist of guided meditations, a talk and discussion, followed by refreshments.
Facility fee is £5 per class.
Book now for all 5 classes and receive a 20% discount.
Day Venues are as follows:
Belper – Mondays, 1.30 - 2.30 pm
Belper Town Council, St. John's Chapel, The Butts, Belper, DE56 1HX
Mon 19th Jan - Mon 16th Feb (5 weeks)

Ripley – Tuesdays, 12 - 1 pm
Ripley Library, Grosvenor Road, Ripley, DE5 3JE
Tue 20th Jan - Tue 17th Feb (5 weeks)

Matlock – Wednesdays, 12.30 - 1.30 pm
Imperial Rooms, Imperial Road, Matlock, DE4 3NL
Wed 21st Jan - Wed 18th Feb (5 weeks)

Heart Jewel Centre – Fridays, 10 - 11 am
Holme Road, Matlock Bath, DE4 3NU
Fri 23rd Jan - Fri 20th Feb (5 weeks)

Evening Venues are as follows:
Ashbourne – Tuesdays, 7.30 - 9pm (Evening class)
Henmore Centre, King Edward Street, Ashbourne, DE6 1BW
Tue 20th Jan - Tue 17th Feb (5 weeks)

Bakewell – Wednesdays, 7.30 - 9 pm
Friends’ Meeting House, Chapel Row, Bakewell, DE45 1EL
Wed 21st Jan - Wed 18th Feb (5 weeks)

Heart Jewel Centre - Thursdays, 7.30-9pm
Holme Road, Matlock Bath, DE4 3NU
Thur 22nd Jan - Thur 19th Feb (5 weeks)

Meditation for kids
Heart Jewel Centre - Sundays, 11am - 12 noon, £2
Sun 18th Jan - Sun 15th Feb (5 weeks)
Bring the children along to learn to meditate. (Suitable for all ages). Discover how to create more peace in their young lives and have fun!! Contact for more details.
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