Shantideva Buddhist centre


meditation in the Thames Valley

day courses

On these day courses we can learn to meditate and deepen our practice of Buddha’s teachings. 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.

Learn to Meditate Saturday May 17th, 10:00am—1:00pm

An Inspiring half-day course introducing meditation, the mind and building a daily practice. Take the opportunity to gain some experience of meditation and learn how to develop a peaceful mind.
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Training the Mind Saturday June 7th, 10:00am—5:00pm

Learn how to use daily experiences to train in positive states of mind. Understanding clearly how to skilfully transform adversity, we will be able to use every experience to deepen our inner peace.
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Overcoming Stress Saturday July 5th, 10:00am—5:00pm

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to develop a mind that is undisturbed by problems and difficulties? Learn to relax the mind through practising the wisdom of patient acceptance.
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Learn to Meditate Saturday September 6th, 10:00am—1:00pm

An Inspiring half-day course introducing meditation, the mind and building a daily practice. Take the opportunity to gain some experience of meditation and learn how to develop a peaceful mind.
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A Liberated Life Saturday September 27th, 10:00am—5:00pm

In order to be happy in this life we must come to terms with the reality of this life. Explore the truth of impermanence and learn to let your problems go.
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Our Real Nature Saturday November 15th, 10:00am—5:00pm

Buddha’s central insight is that all our unpeaceful states of mind arise from a mistaken view about ourselves and the world around us. When we correct this view, suffering naturally comes to an end.
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Learn to Meditate Saturday November 29th, 10:00am—1:00pm

An Inspiring half-day course introducing meditation, the mind and building a daily practice. Take the opportunity to gain some experience of meditation and learn how to develop a peaceful mind.
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Daycourse 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 .

Buddha Shakyamuni

The Mudra of Meditative Equipoise
Buddhism