Shantideva Buddhist centre


meditation in the Thames Valley

Weekly meditation classes in: Basingstoke, Farnham, High Wycombe, Maidenhead, Newbury, Oxford, Reading, and Windsor.

Shantideva Centre provides meditation classes throughout the Thames Valley. Everyone is welcome to attend these drop in sessions - an ideal starting point for those new to meditation, or an opportunity for those who have some experience to gain a fresh perspective.

"If we train in meditation our mind will gradually become more and more peaceful, and we shall experience a purer and purer form of happiness."

– Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

meditation day courses & events at Shantideva Centre:

Spend a day in the relaxing environment of Shantideva Centre and be inspired by the teachings and guided meditations. Meet friends and enjoy a delicious vegetarian lunch.

Southern Dharma Celebration 19th—21st March

The 2010 Southern Dharma Celebration is a special opportunity to receive the empowerment of Buddha Maitreya. Kadam Bridget Heyes will grant the empowerment and will also give teachings on loving kindness through which we can maintain a happy and peaceful mind all the time and enjoy an increasingly meaningful and fulfilling life.
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Wisdom Blessings April 17th—18th

Manjushri empowerment and retreat
An empowerment is a special method for deepening our connection with a particular Buddha. Through receiving the blessings of Manjushri, the wisdom of all the Buddhas, we can bring all of our suffering to an end. After receiving the empowerment, we have an opportunity to engage in Treasury of Wisdom a special method for deepening our connection with the wisdom Buddha.
» Cost: £35 (£25 Saturday only)

Day course booking information:
10.00am—5.00pm Course fee: £25 - including lunch and refreshments.
10.00am—1.00pm Course fee: £10 - including refreshments.

Please book in advance for these courses by sending a deposit of £10 with your name, address and telephone number and stating which course you wish to attend to: Shantideva Centre, 9 Bath Rd, Reading RGI 6HH For more information please call 01189 599133 or simply send your details .


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