Introduction to meditation
When - Sundays, 10am to 11am
Upcoming term breaks - No classes on Sundays, 19th Jul - 23rd Aug - New series starts Sunday, 30th August
Where - Jangchub Ling Centre
Teacher - Gen Kelsang Khechog
Cost - £7.50. Block booking discounts are available. Book your place below.
A grounded introduction to meditation that really works.
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.
This class guides you to:
Develop a clear, stable meditation practice you can sustain week by week
Understand how meditation works and how to apply it correctly
Build confidence through guided practice, explanation, and questions
Combine this class with our ‘7am meditations’ to deepen your experience.
Questions?
Living Meditation
The class follows nine meditations from Tharpa Publication’s Living Meditation series, which can also be downloaded and followed at home.
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7am week day meditations - deepen your experience
Every weekday morning at 7am there is a fresh opportunity to be guided in the meditation introduced in your Introduction to Meditation class.
Available exclusively to centre members this online only session combines that week’s meditation with a short ‘thought for the day’ contemplation. By combining these sessions with your Introduction to Meditation class you can quickly gain authentic personal experience of these transformative meditations.
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.
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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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Walk-ins are very welcome. You can pay on arrival (cash/card) or book online in advance. Block booking discounts are available.
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Centre members can access several of our classes online and we hope to offer online courses in the future too. Please see our ‘membership’ page for a list of online classes.