Meditation Classes

included in your membership

Regular classes to suit your schedule

Our classes run in a rolling format that can be joined at any time, making it easy to drop in when it suits you. They range from simple Introduction to Meditation classes that build familiarity with core principles, to Meditation & Daily Life classes applying Buddha’s teachings to everyday challenges, through to Exploring Buddhism classes for those who want to go deeper. Together they offer a clear, flexible way to develop confidence in meditation step by step.
- most classes are both in-person & online for members -

7am weekday online meditation

A gentle morning meditation practice.

- Members only / 5 days a week (excluding class breaks) / 20 minutes / Online only

A new 20-minute online session combining a short breathing meditation with a gentle “thought for the day,” contemplation, helping you begin each weekday morning peaceful, clear, and well-oriented. Exclusively for members, it offers a gentle, consistent start to the day.

Visit the class pagehere for upcoming dates and times.

Introduction to Meditation

An Introduction Suitable for Beginners and Returners

- Sundays / 10am - 11am / Cradley Heath / available online

This nine-week repeating series introduces meditation from the ground up, giving complete beginners a strong foundation for developing a regular practice. It also works as a rolling programme for experienced meditators, as we explore practice from new angles and make room for questions to the teacher.

Visit your members’ class page to browse upcoming topics and to book.

Meditation & Daily Life

Turn life’s challenges into steps toward inner peace.

- Various days & locations / 75 minutes / Cradley Heath classes available online

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 and to book visit your members’ class pages:

Cradley Heath / Worcester / Bewdley

Exploring Buddhism class

Go deeper into Buddhist meditation and daily practice.

- Wednesdays / 7:30pm - 9pm / Cradley Heath / available online

Exploring the Buddhist path to enlightenment in more depth, as well as how to apply our understanding practically in modern daily life. Includes Prayers for Meditation & a teaching.

Visit your members’ class page to browse upcoming topics and to book.

Friday Night Conversations

Exploring life’s big questions through Buddhist wisdom.

- Monthly / 7:30pm - 9pm / Cradley Heath / available online

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 your members’ class page to browse upcoming topics and to book.

Tantra class*

A monthly journey into the practice of Highest Yoga Tantra.

- Monthly / 7pm - 9pm / Cradley Heath / available online*

A monthly exploration of Buddha’s teachings on the pure spiritual paths of Highest Yoga Tantra.

*Attendance requires a Highest Yoga Tantra empowerment. Visit the class page for more information.

Questions?

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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.
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.
No. People from all backgrounds attend JLC to find peace according to their own individual needs and wishes. Everybody is welcome.
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.
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.
Walk-ins are very welcome (except for Tantra class). You can pay on arrival (cash/card) or book online in advance. Block booking discounts are available.
Yes. Members have online access to all classes held at Jangchub Ling Centre in Cradley Heath. ‘Regular Plus’ members also have online access to half day courses.
Visit our member’s page for full info.