Evening Classes in Holsworthy

Times: Tuesdays 7pm-8.30pm

Venue: Manor Suite, Holsworthy Memorial Hall, Manor Car Park, North Road, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6DJ

Everyone is welcome, no previous experience needed.

All these classes are included as free for members. Membership is not required to attend these classes but if you would like to become a member, please click here to find out more.

Kindness Made Easy

Tuesdays 7pm – 8.30pm

December 3, 10, 17

Kindness Made Easy

We hear the words kindness and compassion used a lot and certainly Buddha taught that compassion is a main cause of happiness for ourselves and others. But what do they really mean and how do we use our kindness and compassion to benefit ourself and others?

In these classes we will explore what compassion is and how we can easily build compassion into our daily lives; enabling us to maintain a happy, peaceful and loving mind regardless of our external conditions.

Using our understanding, we can use many methods to develop our compassion, and with familiarity and some effort, we will naturally and easily apply these when we encounter difficulties – transforming our unhappy mind into a happier, loving one.

– These classes are in-person

– Each class is self-contained

– Drop-in classes

– No need to book

– Join at any time

Individual classes are £7

OR you can get a pre-paid card and get 5 classes for £25. These can be bought at the class or with the button below.

All these classes are included for free for members.

To become a member click here.

Venue:

Manor Suite, Holsworthy Memorial Hall, Manor Car Park, North Road, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6DJ

Special Half-Day Meditation Event in Holsworthy

Learn to Meditate:

The Easy & Effective Way

with James – Holsworthy Branch Class Teacher

Saturday 4th January 2025, 10.00am – 12.30pm

No previous experience needed. Everyone is welcome.

Meditation is for everyone & anyone can do it. We might think that it is somehow difficult, that we need special conditions, lots of time or to learn the “secrets” to meditate effectively. But, the simple fact is that with a little advice, and a little understanding, we can start to meditate straightaway and enjoy some inner peace of mind using very simple, yet powerful techniques.

We can build on these simple beginnings to explore and understand how our mind works, how to overcome everyday problems and to enjoy a peaceful happy mind all the time, no matter what life brings.

Join us on this introductory half-day and experience for yourself, the inner peace and happiness of meditation.

Fees:

– Book in advance or drop-in on the day

– £12 for workshop only OR

– £25 for the workshop plus any 5 drop-in meditation classes in Holsworthy

Members: This event is free to members

Venue

Manor Suite, Holsworthy Memorial Hall, Manor Car Park, North Road, Holsworthy, EX22 6DJ

You can also try our drop-in meditation classes in Holsworthy:

Tuesdays, 7pm-8.30pm at the same venue as above.

Learn To Meditate

Tuesdays 7pm – 8.30pm

January 7, 14, 21, 28

February 4, 11

Learn to Meditate

We all want to be happy, and we all want to avoid problems and we put in so much effort trying to make this happen. But is there a reliable, fool-proof method for ensuring we are always happy?

Happiness is a state of mind, therefore the real source of happiness lies within the mind, not in our external circumstances such as our possessions, friends, work and so forth. If our mind is peaceful, we shall be happy, regardless of our external conditions, but if it is unpeaceful we shall never find happiness, no matter how much we try to change our external circumstances.

How do we find and keep a peaceful mind? Meditation is a great place to start. The purpose of meditation is to cultivate positive mental states, and to overcome negative mental habits. Meditation is the method to make our mind peaceful and can be practiced by anyone.

Everyone can benefit from these powerful tools to reduce and eliminate unhappy, unhelpful and negative states of mind. Simple, practical techniques will be taught so you can quickly learn to achieve a very real change in your daily experience.

In particular in this series of classes we will look at how to establish our own meditation practice that we love and how to sustain it and make it effective.

Everyone is welcome. These classes are suitable for everyone, and no previous experience is needed. Start attending this class at any time.

Class Format and Fees

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

Individual classes are £7

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.

All these classes are included for free for members. To become a member click here.

Venue

Manor Suite, Holsworthy Memorial Hall, Manor Car Park, North Road, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6DJ

The Art of Saying No

Tuesdays 7pm – 8.30pm

February 18, 25

March 4, 11

The Art of Saying No

Do you want the confidence to be able to say no to things we don’t want and need? Do you want to maximise the benefit you have for yourself and others?

In this practical series of classes we will look at how to deal with situations and people we find difficult and organise our life better to increase our peace of mind and relaxation.

These classes are suitable for everyone, and no previous experience is needed.

Class Format and Fees

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

Individual classes are £7

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.

All these classes are included for free for members. To become a member click here.

Venue

Manor Suite, Holsworthy Memorial Hall, Manor Car Park, North Road, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6DJ

How to Stop Overthinking

Tuesdays 7pm – 8.30pm

February 18, 25

March 18, 25

April 1, 8

How to Stop Overthinking

Do you want the confidence to be able to say no to things we don’t want and need? Do you want to maximise the benefit you have for yourself and others?

In this practical series of classes we will look at how to deal with situations and people we find difficult and organise our life better to increase our peace of mind and relaxation.

These classes are suitable for everyone, and no previous experience is needed.

Class Format and Fees

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

Individual classes are £7

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.

All these classes are included for free for members. To become a member click here.

Venue

Manor Suite, Holsworthy Memorial Hall, Manor Car Park, North Road, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6DJ

About the Teacher

James 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, to help both ourselves and everyone around us.

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.

These classes are in-person.
Each class is self contained.
Drop-in classes.
No need to book.
Join at any time.

Individual classes are £7
OR you can get a pre-paid card and get 5 classes for £25. These can be bought at the class or with the button below.

All these classes are included for free for members. To become a member click here.