Saltash
Tuesdays, 7pm-8.15pm
Venue:
The Shado Centre
Plougastel Drive
Saltash
PL21 6DJ
Everyone is welcome, no previous experience needed.
Membership is not required to attend these classes, but they are free to members.
Finding Freedom
Tuesdays 7pm-8.15pm
March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Finding Freedom
Discover the ways in which we can find an inner freedom leading us to a deep peace of mind and boundless joy and happiness. Through these classes, all of which are self-contained, we will come to see that a happy mind is possible in any situation. Understanding what we need to let go of and what is helpful to keep within our “mind’s eye”, we will naturally start to experience a happy state of mind which becomes only stronger.
Letting go will free us from the thoughts and feelings which weigh us down, and when we combine this with a positive attitude towards others, their needs and problems, seeing how they are no different to our own troubles, we will feel freer and happier.
These classes will give us the practical knowledge and the skills in meditation to develop these positive states of mind, helping to free us from the constraints of our current, unhelpful views and ways of thinking.
No previous experience is needed and these classes are suitable for everyone. You can start coming to classes at any time and can attend as many or few as you prefer as each class is self-contained. Everyone is welcome.
Class Format & Times
Format:
Each class is self-contained. Come along to as many as you like. Everyone is welcome.
- Guided breathing meditation
- Practical teaching
- Second meditation with guidance based on the teaching
- Option to ask the Teacher questions at the end of the class and discuss with fellow attendees
- No need to book
- Start coming to classes at any time
Times:
7pm-8:15pm on Tuesdays
See above for dates
Fees
Individual classes are £7
Pay on the door by cash or card
All these classes are included for free for members
OR:
Buy a pre-paid class card and get 5 classes for £25. These can be bought at the class or with the button below.
Venue
The Shado Centre
Plougastel Drive
Saltash
PL21 6DJ
Meditations for Mental Health & Wellbeing
Tuesdays, 7pm-8.15pm
April 14, 21, 28
May 5, 12, 19
Meditations for Mental Health & Wellbeing
Happiness and unhappiness are feelings, a part of our mind, and when we improve our understanding of this, we will start to move towards a truly happy mind, free from suffering. A simple yet profound, tried and tested set of meditations can start us on this journey.
In these classes we will be learning how training in the mind of love, the wish for others to be happy, not only brings us closer to other and fosters harmonious relationships, but actually reduces our own unhappiness. When our sometimes hampering sense of self-concern starts to be “burnt away” with these practical meditations, our mood will lift and we will experience the space in our mind to be able to care for our own wellbeing in a very positive and helpful way. This not only helps us, but others too. Everyone will benefit from our engaging in these powerful meditations.
These classes are suitable for everyone, no previous experience necessary. Starts at any time, each class is self-contained. Everyone is welcome.
Class Format & Times
Format
Each class is self-contained. Come along to as many as you like. Everyone is welcome.
Classes consists of:
- a guided breathing meditation
- a practical teaching
- a second meditation with guidance based on the teaching
- the option to ask the Teacher questions at the end of the class and discuss with fellow attendees
Times
Tuesdays, 7pm-8.15pm
See above for dates
Fees
Individual classes are £7
Pay on the door by cash or card. No need to book.
OR:
Buy a pre-paid class card and get 5 classes for £25. These can be bought at the class or with the button below.
Members Attend for Free
All these classes are included as free to members.
Venue
The Shado Centre
Plougastel Drive
Saltash
PL21 6DJ
Easy Life
Tuesdays, 7pm-8.15pm
June 2, 9, 16, 23
Easy Life
Making life easier doesn’t have to be hard! We can learn to develop positive minds of love and compassion through meditation. But it works both ways. By cultivating genuine compassion for others, we open our hearts, which leads to greater inner peace and resilience in the face of our own difficulties: making life easy.
These classes are suitable for everyone, no previous experience necessary. Starts at any time, each class is self-contained. Everyone is welcome.
Class Format & Times
Format
Each class is self-contained. Come along to as many as you like. Everyone is welcome.
Classes consists of:
- a guided breathing meditation
- a practical teaching
- a second meditation with guidance based on the teaching
- the option to ask the Teacher questions at the end of the class and discuss with fellow attendees
Times
Tuesdays, 7pm-8.15pm
See above for dates
Fees
Individual classes are £7
Pay on the door by cash or card. No need to book.
OR:
Buy a pre-paid class card and get 5 classes for £25. These can be bought at the class or with the button below.
Members Attend for Free
All these classes are included as free to members.
Venue
The Shado Centre
Plougastel Drive
Saltash
PL21 6DJ
Reaching Your Potential
Tuesdays, 7pm-8.15pm
June 30 and July 7, 14, 21
Reaching Your Potential
What is our true potential in this life? What you can accomplish with your mind is truly remarkable. We can learn to see just how far we can grow, develop and improve. Even learning how to transcend our limited views of ourself and our abilities, and start to fulfil our true potential for this precious human life – the lasting joy and happiness of enlightenment.
These classes are suitable for everyone, no previous experience necessary. Starts at any time, each class is self-contained. Everyone is welcome.
Class Format & Times
Format
Each class is self-contained. Come along to as many as you like. Everyone is welcome.
Classes consists of:
- a guided breathing meditation
- a practical teaching
- a second meditation with guidance based on the teaching
- the option to ask the Teacher questions at the end of the class and discuss with fellow attendees
Times
Tuesdays, 7pm-8.15pm
See above for dates
Fees
Individual classes are £7
Pay on the door by cash or card. No need to book.
OR:
Buy a pre-paid class card and get 5 classes for £25. These can be bought at the class or with the button below.
Members Attend for Free
All these classes are included as free to members.
Venue
The Shado Centre
Plougastel Drive
Saltash
PL21 6DJ
About the Teacher
Gen Kelsang Dragden has been practicing since 2000 and was ordained in 2006. Having worked and taught in many centres, Gen Dragden is currently the Resident Teacher at KMC Plymouth, teaching evening classes, courses, and our foundation and teacher training programmes as well as branch classes.
Gen Dradgen presents Buddha’s teachings and meditations in an inspiring yet practical way. He is very skilled at explaining how to make these teachings immediately effective in our busy modern lives, which he exemplifies through his patience, kind heart and overt commitment to helping others.
What can I expect at a class?
Each class comprises a talk and two guided meditations. At the end of the class, you will have a chance to ask questions to the class teacher. You do not need to be Buddhist or have prior experience of meditation.
Each class is self contained so you can join at any time.