Meditation Classes

The meditation classes are open to everyone and ideal for beginners. Each class includes simple guided meditations and an informal talk about meditation and Buddhism. The classes are designed to be self-contained, so you can drop in whenever is convenient for you. There is a facility fee of £5.00 per class. This is to cover the hire of venues, publicity, and to pay for travel costs.

Course: The Path to Peace

The course is based on the book Introduction to Buddhism by Venerable Kelsang Gyatso. This compelling introduction explains the essential principles of the Buddhist way of life and what it means to be a Buddhist. Meditation is explained clearly and simply as a tool for developing qualities such as inner peace, love and patience. By reading this book we will discover that 2,500 years after the passing of Buddha his message continues to resonate.

• 22rd / 23rd April - In the Footsteps of Buddha
• 29th / 30th April - Understanding the Mind
• 6th / 7th May - Acting with Wisdom
• 13th / 14th May - Recognizing our Spiritual Potential
• 20th / 21st May - Coming to Terms with Death

• Term Break

• 3rd / 4th June - What is Liberation?
• 10th / 11th June - Finding Freedom
• 17th / 18th June - A Friend of the World
• 24th / 25th June - Generosity & Purity
• 1st / 2nd July - Patience & Joy
• 8th / 9th July - Concentration & Wisdom
• 15th / 16th July - Ultimate Truth

Course: Autumn and Winter Programme

• 26th August - Free Public talk at Akshobya Centre - 'Introduction to meditation'
• 2nd / 3rd September - Developing Inner Peace
• 16th / 17th September - Accepting the Reality of Impermanence
• 23rd / 24th September - Freedom from Suffering
• 30th September / 1st October - Opening the Heart
• 7th / 8th October - A Daily Spiritual practice
• 14th / 15th October - Improving our Relationships
• 21st / 22nd October - Recognizing the Kindness of Others

• Term Break

• 11th / 12th November - Solving our Problems by Cherishing Others
• 18th / 19th November - Accepting who we are
• 25th / 26th November - Pure View - Not Judging Others
• 2nd / 3rd December - The disadvantages of the Selfish Mind
• 9th / 10th December - Letting Go of the Selfish Mind
• 16th / 17th December - Seeing things from others point of view

Venues: Tuesdays

• Mansfield, 7.30 pm, Friends Meeting House, Rosemary Street, NG19 6 AB

Venues: Wednesdays

• Nottingham, 7.30pm, Akshobya Buddhist Centre, Pelham Road, Sherwood Rise

Venues: Thursdays

• Boston, 7.30 pm, Fydell House, South Square
• Grantham, 7.30pm, Gifts Hospice, 86 Barrowby Road. NG34 7NP
• Ilkeston, 7.30pm, Charnos Family Support Centre, Lower Whitworth Road (Off Cavendish Road)

Lunchtime Meditation

Besides the classes mentioned above, Akshobya Centre also offers two meditation classes at lunchtime:

Monday Lunchtime Meditaion – Start the week with a peaceful and positive mind
(Every Monday in term time, 12.30-1.30pm, £2.50)

Friday Lunchtime Meditation – Stop the week and unwind with friends and meditation
(Every Friday in term time, 1-2pm, £2.50)

Both Lunchtime Mediations are followed by an optional lunch in the World Peace Cafe.

2009 Term Dates

2nd February - 5th April,   20th April - 21st May,   31st May - 19th july

31st August - 25th October,   9th November - 20th December

No classes during term breaks.   Class on Friday 11th September cancelled due to UK Dharma Celebration

Centre Card Schemes

If you visit regularly why not join an Akshobya Centre Card scheme?

Get a GP Discount Card for £20 and attend 5 GP classes of your choice.

Subscribe to a Centre Card for £30 a month payable by standing order and you'll get all this at no further charge:

• — All General Programme Classes at Akshobya Centre and it's branches
• — Day courses
• — Empowerments