Meditation in Reading and the Thames Valley

Meditation Classes in Reading

Drop-in Meditation Classes
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7.30—9pm
Thursdays, 12.30 -1.15pm – Lunchtime Taster
Shantideva Centre
**Please note: NO CLASS on Tuesday January 31st due to Gen-la Dekyong’s Public Talk in London ( see opposite) **

These classes are a great way to learn about and experience the benefits of meditation. Teachers guide meditations and offer inspiring advice based on Buddhist understanding to help reduce stress and other problems encountered in daily life.

Each class is self contained so you can follow a course or just drop in any week.

Venue: Shantideva Centre, 9 Bath Rd, Reading, RG1 6HH ( parking available)

Class fees:
Evenings £6 ‘pay-per-class’ or Discount Cards available at the class (5 classes for £25) or free with Centre Card.
Lunchtime taster £5 with soup/ £3 class only.

Course 1: The Art of Meditation

Runs from January 17 – February 9  (4 weeks)

*Please note: There will be no class on Tuesday January 31st due to Gen-la Dekyong’s Public Talk in London ( see opposite). All other classes will run as normal.

  • Relax, let go & de-stress
  • Mindfulness & concentration
  • Easing unhappiness & anger

Course 2: Calming the Mind

February 21 – March 29 (6 weeks)
  • Enjoying inner peace
  • Accepting what is
  • Dealing with conflict

Course 3: Finding Happiness

April 17 – May 17 (5 weeks)
  • Transforming relationships
  • Three aspects of love
  • Compassion in action

Course 4: Wisdom & Healing

May 29 – July 5 (6 weeks)
  • Meditation for daily life
  • Healing ourself and others
  • A wisdom solution