Meditation Classes
- Discover our different classes below -
Free 15 minute meditation
Clear your mind in just 15 minutes…
- Various days / 15 minutes / Cradley Heath
Take a short break from your day with a free guided breathing meditation — ideal for reducing stress and refreshing the mind. Afterwards, enjoy a cup of tea and friendly conversation if you have time.
Visit the class page here for upcoming dates and times.
Overcoming Anxiety class
Practical steps for a calmer, more confident mind.
- Sundays / 10am - 11am / Cradley Heath
Created with the problem of anxiety in mind, this class offers relaxing meditations together with Buddha’s wisdom advice on developing and maintaining a peaceful mind.
The class follows nine meditations from Tharpa Publication’s Living Meditation series, which can also be downloaded and followed at home.
Visit the class page to browse upcoming topics.
Meditation & Daily Life class
Turn life’s challenges into steps toward inner peace.
- Various days & locations / 75 minutes
Exploring how our meditation practice and daily life can work together to help us find peace, happiness and resilience.
Rather than feeling that we’re too busy to meditate, these classes help us to gain confidence that all daily events and challenges can be part of our path to a peaceful, fulfilling life. This class presents a wide variety of meditations from Buddha’s teachings.
To browse upcoming topics, visit the class pages:
Exploring Buddhism class
Go deeper into Buddhist meditation and daily practice.
- Wednesdays / 7:30pm - 9pm / Cradley Heath
Although our classes can be joined at any time without prior experience, people often feel more comfortable if they can drop by for an informal look around first. Drop-by for tea, a chat and a free guided breathing meditation. We hope to welcome you soon.
Visit the class page to browse upcoming topics.
Friday Night Lectures
Exploring life’s big questions through Buddhist wisdom.
- Monthly / 7:30pm - 9pm / Cradley Heath
A monthly class where we explore Buddhist perspectives on contemporary questions. There is no meditation in this class, but we leave lots of time for discussion and Q&A.
Visit the class page to browse upcoming topics.
Tantra class*
A monthly journey into the practice of Highest Yoga Tantra.
- Monthly / 7pm - 9pm / Cradley Heath
A monthly exploration of Buddha’s teachings on the pure spiritual paths of Highest Yoga Tantra.antra
*Attendance requires a Highest Yoga Tantra empowerment. Visit the class page for more information.
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Our classes have three parts:
Guided meditation
Every class (except for ‘Friday Night Lectures’) includes a chance to practise meditation. No prior experience is necessary and all the meditations are guided.
Teaching
From Buddha’s teachings, these practical talks help us to solve our daily problems and find peace, happiness and, if we wish, a deeper purpose in our busy lives.
Discussion
A chance to discuss the topic of the talk and meditation with others during the break over refreshments. No one is ever ‘put on the spot’ and asked to talk in a class. The teacher will normally make time for questions, and will be happy to clarify any points during the class too.
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Yes. Courses cover a wide variety of topics from simple stress reduction to profound wisdom teachings, but are always taught in an accessible way such that everyone leaves with some practical insight they can use in daily life.
One exception to this is our monthly ‘Tantra’ class. Please see the Tantra class page for details.
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No. People from all backgrounds attend JLC to find peace according to their own individual needs and wishes. Everybody is welcome.
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No special clothing is needed. Our courses do not include any physical exercise and most people choose to sit on chairs, though cushions are also set out for those who prefer to sit on the floor.
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Other than removing shoes before going in to the meditation room (they can be worn as normal elsewhere) and turning phones off during session, there are no special rules to follow. People are always very pleasantly surprised with just how informal, welcoming and down to earth Jangchub Ling is; you’ll feel right at home in no time.
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Members do not need to book weekly or monthly classes, just turn up.
Please book courses and other bookable events in advance - either through our website or after a class at the Centre - ask your class assistant for details.
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Centre members can access classes, courses & prayers online - links can be found in your weekly membership emails.