Classes and Courses

Introduction to Buddhism and Meditation introduction from 14th September to 30th November. This will now be a course. PLEASE BOOK using details below.

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

There is ample parking outside after 5pm and a disabled bay about 50 metres away. There are steps so please ring and speak to Kamalavajri or Vidusi if you have difficulty walking, we can often get around this.

Kamalavajri will be teaching basic meditation based on the body, breath and loving kindness. and Buddhism for beginners.

Module 1 Meditating with the body

Explores what meditation is and why people do it.

Introduces comfortable and effective ways of sitting to meditate

Focuses on meditation practices based in the body

Module 2 Meditation with the breath

Introduces meditation practice based on the breath

Module 3 Meditating with the heart

Explores meditation practice based 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 , which will include the life story of the Buddha.

For more information please contact Kamalavajri on 01254 889 228 or Vidusi via email on the contacts page or tel 01254261270.

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

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. Please also think about Gift aiding your donation if you are a taxpayer.

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.

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