Classes & Courses - Blackburn Buddhist Centre

Classes and Courses

Introduction to Buddhism and Meditation 13 week introduction from 19th January to 13th April.

Tuesdays from 7:00pm to 9.30pm at The Blackburn Buddhist Centre. Donations invited, we suggest £5 per evening, see Costs and fees page.

For more information and to book please contact Kamalavajri on 01254 889 228 and send a £5 deposit to the centre address on the contacts page. Cheques must be made payable to FWBO EastLancs.

About the course

There will be three modules of 4 - 5 weeks.

Module 1 Meditating with the body, exploring what meditation is and why people do it, learning how to sit well for meditation. Focuses on meditation practice based on the body.

Module 2 Will introduce a practice focussing on the breath.

Module 3 We will explore meditation around our feelings and emotions with the aim of developing positive emotion.

In the second half of the evening there will be an introduction to Buddhism, including elements of the Buddha’s life, his teachings and what it means to be a Buddhist and about the FWBO and other traditions.

Following the completion of this course participants will be able to attend our on-going activities.

There is usually parking outside from 5pm. SCROLL DOWN

If you have any queries please contact Vidusi via email or Kamalavajri.

Costs and Fees

Dana

All our courses and activities are based on the Buddhist practice of dana. Dana means open handed giving. We are a self-financing charity. The Centre relies entirely on the generosity of those who attend. We give our courses free. If you would like to participate in our dana culture by making a donation each evening, that would be really appreciated.

We suggest a donation of £5 for an evening event and £15 for a day retreat this is in order to cover our costs. However, it is only a suggestion, you may like to give more!

Breathworks No courses on offer at the moment, keep looking.

Living well with stress

Lorna (Dayavajri) course offers a self-management mindfulness-based programme for anyone wanting to learn new strategies for managing stress in their lives.

It includes :- 3 formal meditation practices, breath and body awareness, practical activities, group discussion and home practice. Practicing at home is an important part of this programme.

It is a non-faith context even though it is hosted by Blackburn Buddhist Centre.

For more detailed information see www.breathworks-minfulness.co.uk.

Costs £200 waged, £150 low waged, £120 State benefits.

It is important to speak to Lorna to see if the course is suitable for you. Tel 01756 790293 or email blackburnbw@yahoo.co.uk