Buddhist Meditation 2: Metta Bhavana/Loving Kindness
In Person on Tuesdays, Sep 2 to 23, 7pm to 9pm
The metta bhavana, or cultivation of loving kindness, is a powerful meditation practice that teaches us how to bring a friendly, kind, curious attention to ourselves and to other people, and to whatever arises in our experience, softening harsh self-criticism and judgment and bringing a sense of ease and openness to our participation in the world.
In this 4-week workshop we’ll explore different ways to do the practice so that everyone has what they need to continue effectively at home. The course is friendly, practical and easy to follow. There are guided meditations each evening with plenty of time for questions and sharing our discoveries in a safe and welcoming space.
Suitable for complete beginners to meditation as well as anyone wishing to refresh their practice.
Since this class is in person we have safety requirements – please check them here.
This is a friendly, practical, easy to follow four-week course. Ideally you will be able to attend at least 3 of the 4 classes. There will be guided meditations each evening – sitting, mindful movement, and lying down – with time for questions and sharing our discoveries in a safe and welcoming space.
Suitable for complete beginners to meditation as well as anyone wishing to refresh their practice.
Please register in advance – see below. The suggested donation is $150 to $110. No-one is turned away for lack of funds so please let us know if you need a lower rate.
All our teachers are volunteers and our class fees and donations go towards keeping our center running so that we can continue to provide a space to practice.
This course is one of 4 that we offer twice a year. You can take them in any order.
See our full program of Introductory Courses.