Meditation for Beginners
(IN-PERSON) A short 4-week course where everyone can learn to relax and practice the many meditation techniques available to us. Discover how to sit comfortably, overcome distractions, and bring an inner calm to daily life. And ultimately, create the internal structure for one’s own complete liberation from the ups and downs of cycle existence and the dawning of an enlightened mind.
Want to meditate but unsure where to start? Have a regular meditation practice but want to go deeper? Heard of various meditations but wondering how we apply them to daily life? Experience the many benefits and profound purpose of meditation in this popular beginner’s course.
Topics Covered
- What meditation is and what it is for
- How to sit comfortably (chair or floor)
- Practical techniques to counter drowsiness and distraction
- Meditations to calm and inspire
- How to structure a meditation session
- Tips to maintain a steady practice in the face of life’s ups and downs
“Buddhist meditation doesn’t necessarily mean sitting cross-legged with your eyes closed. Simply observing how your mind is responding to the sense world can be a really perfect meditation and bring a perfect result.”
Lama Thubten Yeshe
This short 4-week course is ideal for beginners unsure where to get started, as well as newcomers wanting to stabilise their practice. It’s a great way to receive on-going instruction, check in how you are going, and the support of week-to-week instruction and encouragement on your new meditation practice! Come along and enjoy the peaceful ambiance of our meditation hall, and the company of like-minded practitioners.
You will be introduced to different meditations including:
- Breathing meditations such as counting the breath and nine-round breathing
- Mindfulness practices such as bare attention, mind like the sky, and mind like the ocean
- Experiential visualisations such as body of light and purification with light
- Analytical reflections such as cultivating equanimity and transforming negative experiences into positive ones
The meditations can be used in all traditions, both Buddhist and non-Buddhist, and there is no expectation that you become a Buddhist. Each class will include a short guided meditation, personal instruction, and plenty of time for questions.
Linda McDonald
Registered FPMT Teacher
Linda has a gentle, clear, and no-nonsense approach. She brings a natural interest and insight to the teachings, helping newcomers to connect in a meaningful way. With over over a decade of meditation practice, study, and retreats, Linda anchors the theory in clear explanations and lived experience.
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*Course Package includes soundfiles of each class (to catch-up or re-listen), powerpoint slides, any reading material, and summary notes.
