What Happens At An Online Meditation Class?

All our classes begin with a simple guided breathing meditation to reduce stress, tension and distractions. This is followed by a talk on how to incorporate meditation and Buddhist principles into daily life.

Topics covered include improving relationships, developing confidence, gaining peace of mind, coping with stress and dealing with anger.

There is a second short guided meditation at the end to help us gain a deeper experience of the subject of the class.

While the classes are being offered in an online format you can ask questions via the Facebook group.

On-going Practice:

Having learned some methods for improving our mind, we can then continue to train in these meditations and practices on our own.

If we put these methods into practice we will experience our mind gradually becoming more peaceful, our problems diminishing, and our relationships improving.

Although our classes are taught as a series, each class is self-contained, so feel free to attend any class or a whole series.

All our classes are based on the books of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso which perfectly transmit the ancient wisdom of Kadampa Buddhism for our modern era. Our teachers will often reference particular sections of the books which gives us the opportunity to deepen our understanding by engaging in follow-up study if we wish.

FAQ:

Q: Do I need to be Buddhist to come to a weekly class?
A: No, we try to present Buddha’s teachings in a way that is accessible to everyone, and no religious affiliation is required.

Q: Do I need to have experience of meditation or Buddhism to attend a weekly class?
A: No, everyone is welcome, including beginners.

Q: Are the classes suitable for someone with some experience of meditation?
A: Yes, as our teachings are designed to be simple yet profound, so that every class provides something for everyone.

Q: Will I be asked to say anything, or speak in front of a group of people?
A: No, but you can ask questions if you would like to. (NB while the classes are being offered in an online format you can ask questions via the Facebook group.)

Q: Is there any physical exercise involved, such as yoga?
A: No, our courses focus on meditation alone.

Q: What do I need to bring?
A: You do not need to bring anything in particular. However, some of you will find it useful to bring a notepad and pen.

Q: Do you have any specific recommendations for the online classes?
A: Try to find a quiet place in your home where you can focus and meditate comfortably with a straight back. It is very helpful to switch your phone to silent or do not disturb mode and to let those you live with know that you do not want to be disturbed during the class to minimise distractions.

Q: How should I dress?
A: There are no special requirements, but you may wish to wear comfortable clothing.

Q: If I want to attend a weekly class, do I need to wait for the next course of classes to begin?
A: No. Each class is self-contained. You can drop in whenever you can, and start whenever you like.

Q: Do I need to book in advance?
A: For our online classes you do need to book online.  The link to the video will then be sent to you and you will have a specified period of time to watch it within.

REVIEWS:

"Better than Headspace, Calm and simple mindfulness."

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“I really enjoyed today's class and the breathing meditation.  It's really nice having an actual practising Buddhist leading the teachings for a change. I've been using Calm and Headspace for a long time and thought I would try this for 30 days too whilst we're all staying indoors.”

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“The classes online are excellent.”

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“Hello, I’ve just listened to today’s online meditation in the garden surrounded by buzzing bees and bird song.. a thoroughly uplifting experience and I just wanted to say a big thank you for making these mediations available, it really is appreciated xxx”

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"Just to say how much I have enjoyed the meditation and teaching.

Absolutely beautiful and so helpful, thankyou."

 

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"This week seems to flying past. Enjoying the deep teachings this week and feeling very connected to the meditations. Don't want to come out at the end...just want to sit there."

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 “Just to say how much I have enjoyed the meditation and teaching.  Absolutely beautiful and so helpful, thank you.”

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"Good morning and thank you once again for some wonderful, life enhancing tutoring Gen Kelsang Gen Kelsang Tubchen. After yesterday’s class I made a sincere effort to unblock my heart and to try to start developing genuine equanimity. So far I found this uplifting and genuinely liberating. I am thinking less about why people act as they do and letting so much go from my mind. A little effort does help and I hope I can continue to develop with today’s class. 🤗"

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"Thank you for another wonderful and powerful class today 💚"

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“Thanks, was wonderful, really enjoying learning about it all and meditation.”

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“I am really enjoying the meditations and teachings, so helpful, thanks.”

 

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"I realise how much less reactive I am to the challenges of life."

 

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"Thank you Gen Kelsang Tubchen for a calm, interesting and insightful class."

Saturday Course

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"Looking forward to a more peaceful day today and to our next meditation class. Since last Monday I seem to have this everlasting experience that my head, or mind, or consciousness is just an empty blue globe with experiences passing in and out like clouds in the sky."

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Thankyou so much for another week of Beautiful teachings

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"Just finished watching todays teachings on 'How to Solve our Human problems'  Wow!! this was wonderful, totally loved every minute of it."

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"Just what I needed to start the week. Thank you."

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"What a great opportunity this is to learn more - in a way which I would not have been able to do if I was not in lock down. The daily teachings are definitely helping me."

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"Thanks for another wonderful meditation today. I’m really enjoying the sessions and it’s helping me to build a good solid practice and I feel I am really starting to benefit from it in daily life. Thanks and keep up the great work ☺️🙏🏼"

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"Thanks for another wonderful meditation today Gen Kelsang Tubchen. I’m really enjoying the sessions and it’s helping me to build a good solid practice and I feel I am really starting to benefit from it in daily life ☺️"

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"Thankyou for another week of beautiful meditations and teachings."

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"Another beautiful teaching and meditation today. I truly love all classes so much, just can't get enough of it!! Can't wait for Saturday class and of course all of next weeks meditations too. Thank you 😀❤️🙏"

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"Thanks for my first ever class today. It's given me a lot to think about. I really liked the classes today, particularly the second session on acceptance and patience."

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"Have to share that I really love the online access. I can practice at times when the world is absolutely silent such as the very early hours or late in the evenings. I am extremely grateful for a wonderful teacher and the method of teaching. Thank you 🙏"

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"Very nice to review the key points of meditation for relaxation and get tips to strengthen a daily practice."

Simply Meditate

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"Found this weeks meditations for relaxation calming and comforting and full of lovely words of wisdom."

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"Love being reminded that our natural state of mind is peaceful and calm and it’s just delusions getting in the way & polluting our inner experience.🌤 How we can learn how to abide with peaceful states of mind and possess the secret of happiness!"

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"So wonderful to have this opportunity to deepen our wisdom and practice through these online classes. So grateful for having the opportunity to access these wonderful scientific methods to transform our lives!"

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"I have been redoing the Introductory meditation classes.  For me this has been a wonderful experience. By revisiting the teachings I have gained greater clarity. Hesitation and lack of confidence has dissolved away and I am more sure of myself and my direction."

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"Thank you for the teachings and opening up an authentic way of life. ❤️🙏"

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"Thank you for the beautiful teaching"

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"Loving the teachings. The Simply Meditate classes are the perfect way to start or end my day"

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"Learnt from this evening's class on impermanence that you can enjoy something that you know will be impermanent, e.g. a rainbow, because you know it will disappear. This can be applied to all manner of situation"

Evening class

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"The live zoom classes are great - and not at all intimidating. There was a lot of positive feedback from everyone who joined in tonight. Thanks everyone."

Tuesday evening zoom class

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"I wanted to thank you so much for the teachings today and the past week. I am finding the meditations very helpful and feel there may be a flicker of light in what has been a very difficult time."

Transforming Pain Course

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"I am finding the Simply Meditate classes this week extremely meaningful. This morning I concentrated on all the people I have had disagreements with and I realised how destructive my delusions have been in the past. I hope that I have reached a point were I will never give in so strongly to this anger again. I fell so fortunate to have Kadampa Dharma in my life 🙏💙"

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"It gives so much more purpose and reason to meditate to be able to feel how it benefits yourself and others."

Course participant

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"Hugely refreshing to watch and learn. I've been feeling really positive and peaceful lately, no matter what's been happening. Still working on my anchor, and definitely getting there."

Online class participants

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"Thank you for the class tonight, a pleasure and inspiration as always 💖"

Foundation Program Student

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"I enjoyed Gen Tubchen’s teachings on Decluttering the Mind. It was especially powerful for me being able to attend in person with others in the meditation room for the first time after a whole year of practising online at home."

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"It's been a revelation for me and I am so looking forward to continuing on this wonderful spiritual journey."

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"Thank you for another great meditation xx"

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