About this Event
"We are here to awaken from the illusion of our separateness."
Thich Nhat Hahn
What would it mean to connect freshly with ourselves, without the usual clamour of ideas, habits and reactions filling up the space of our minds?
How would our everyday life be different if we found ways to tune into the connectedness of everything around us?
The Tibetan Budddhist tradition offers simple practices and perspectives accessible to anyone, which help us to find more ease, clarity and connection in our lives.
This 6-week course explores the practice of meditation—tried and tested over centuries, and more recently by modern science—combined with key ideas which invite us to try a different way of looking at the world.
If you're new to meditation, or Buddhism generally, perhaps you're looking for a good place to start? This is for you.
If you're familiar with meditation practice, perhaps you're curious about what comes next? Or about how interconnectedness figures in the Buddhist path as a whole? This is for you.
If you're a more experienced practitioner, and would like to enliven and enrich your practice. This is for you.
Led by Rigpa UK teachers Dan Ewen and Jonathan Hayward, who bring many years of experience and practice to guiding this course.
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About our meditation courses
In addition to presentation, discussion and meditation practice, these popular Friday evening courses are also a great way to meet others and to benefit from a shared journey of learning and discovery!
“Excellent courses, designed not just to teach meditation but a new relationship to oneself, life, and others. Thoughtful, loving and nurturing.”
“It's been a treat to be immersed in so much peace on a weekly basis while learning some solid foundations for a meditative practice.”
“Easily the best part of my week and unquestionably one of the most important things I have discovered in my life to date.”
“A very stimulating and thought-provoking programme.”
course participants
What you'll get
- presentations, guided meditations and reflections
- practical suggestions to bring your practice and insights into everyday life
- guided meditations to support your practice at home
- and much more
...all in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
No experience needed
Open to all (18+). Under 18s are welcome if attended by a responsible adult. Please get in touch if you have any questions.
Suggested donation £60
Financial hardship: if the above suggested amount is not feasible for you, please donate an amount that is affordable. All donations are gratefully received as they enable us to continue to run events.
Places limited. Booking is required.
Dates and times: Six sessions, running weekly on Friday evenings from 13th November to 18th December, from 7.30pm to 9pm including tea break.
Venue: The Open Door, Church Twitten (next to 32 High Street), Lewes, East Sussex BN7 2LU
Click here for directions to The Open Door.
Sorry, there is no disabled access at this venue.
This course is an in-person only event, and will not be accessible online.
Registration for this course is only valid through Eventbrite. Please do not book through allevents.in
Run by Rigpa South Downs, part of Rigpa UK.
The course is also part of our ongoing programme exploring fundamental understandings and practices of the Buddhist path. For more details on our local Dharma programme, see our online events calendar here.
Health and well-being
Please note: meditation is not a substitute for medical treatment. If you are receiving treatment for a mental or physical health condition please continue your treatment and check with your doctor/care professional if this event would be suitable for you.
If you have specific support needs as a participant please contact our team at [email protected]
Event venue & nearby stays
The Open Door, 32 High Street, Lewes, United Kingdom
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