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What to expect at a Meditation Class

All Welcome!

Our themed meditation classes help you learn to meditate and improve your concentration, session after session.

Whether you’re a beginner or looking to deepen your meditation experience, our teachers enthusiastically share techniques and teachings drawn from Buddhist wisdom.

Morning, daytime or evening

30 min, or 1h

No booking required *

Open to beginners

On a chair or cushion

Standalone classes **

* except online classes, which require prior registration
** each class covers a different theme

Weekly calendar : Meditation classes

At Bodhisattva Kadampa Meditation Centre in Hove

All welcome for any class!

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Why meditate?

These classes aim to provide practical tools for living better day to day through meditation and Buddhist philosophy.

In this way, we build a stable, lasting experience of peace and see the benefits in our relationships with colleagues, friends, children, or our partner.

Pourquoi méditer ?

How do these classes work?

Short Buddhist prayers to prepare for meditation

After a brief introduction to the class, the teacher helps you to relax and plays the Liberating Prayer to prepare your mind for meditation.

1h classes include a short preparatory meditation

Themed Buddhist teaching

The teacher then explores the theme of the session. This is a time to discover how Buddhist philosophy helps us to:

  • identify our negative states of mind, the sources of suffering
  • develop our inner qualities through the grounding that meditation provides

About 5 min for 30-minute classes and about 30 min for 1h classes

A fully guided meditation

After the preparation, we meditate on the theme covered in order to:

  • anchor our insights
  • develop constructive states of mind
  • gradually transform our daily lives

Meditation lasting about 15 min

What topics are covered?

Each class is standalone and covers a different theme related to the book being studied. Here are a few examples:

  • Love Can Be Learned!
  • What If I Stopped Complaining?
  • Becoming a Wise Person
  • How to Cope with Separation?
  • How Does My World Work?

Cost for our meditation classes

Each class is standalone and can be booked individually (see table below).

All our weekly classes are included in our Memberships options.

Meditation classes format Cost Memberships
30 min classes (lunchtime and afterwork) £3 Included
1h classes (morning and evening) £12 Included

No one is turned away for lack of money.

Membership card for meditation

Our upcoming meditation classes

Lunchtime
today
at Bodhisattva KMC
Lunchtime Meditation Class
Around
Mon 14 Sep
Town Hall Haywards Heath
Meditation Class in Haywards Heath
Around
Mon 14 Sep
at Horsham Quaker Meeting House
Meditation Class in Horsham
Around
Mon 14 Sep
at Worthing Quaker Meeting House
Meditation Class in Worthing
Lunchtime
Tue 15 Sep
at Bodhisattva KMC
Lunchtime Meditation Class
After-work
Tue 15 Sep
at Bodhisattva KMC
After-work meditation
Evening
Tue 15 Sep
at Bodhisattva KMC
Tuesday Evening Beginner Meditation Class
Morning
Wed 16 Sep
at Bodhisattva KMC and on Zoom
Wednesday Morning Meditation Class
Lunchtime
Wed 16 Sep
at Bodhisattva KMC
Lunchtime Meditation Class
Around
Thu 17 Sep
at Seaford Little Theatre
Meditation Class in Seaford
Lunchtime
Thu 17 Sep
at Bodhisattva KMC
Lunchtime Meditation Class
After-work
Thu 17 Sep
at Bodhisattva KMC
After-work meditation
Evening
Thu 17 Sep
at Bodhisattva KMC and on Zoom
Thursday Evening Meditation Class
Morning
Fri 18 Sep
at Bodhisattva KMC
Friday Morning Meditation Class
Lunchtime
Fri 18 Sep
at Bodhisattva KMC
Lunchtime Meditation Class

Meditation Classes FAQ

Weekly meditation classes mainly take place in the evening although we do run several lunchtime meditation classes. Bodhisattva Centre now runs weekly classes at several venues around the South East of England. The classes cover all the essential ideas in Buddhism in a simple, structured and down-to-earth way, and enable us to learn how to meditate and then make steady progress.

No. We try to present Buddha’s teachings in a way that is accessible to everyone, and no religious obligation is required.No. We try to present Buddha’s teachings in a way that is accessible to everyone, and no religious obligation is required.
No. We try to present Buddha’s teachings in a way that is accessible to everyone, and no religious obligation is required.

Either is fine; it really depends on your own circumstances and preference. Weekly classes are shorter and the groups are smaller, whereas weekend events attract larger audiences and take place over a whole day or more.

The teachings are designed to be simple yet profound, so that every class provides something for everyone.

The classes begin with simple prayers, followed by a relaxation meditation. Then there will be a talk covering the basics of meditation and Buddhism, emphasizing how these can be applied to daily life. Finally, if there is time, there is a second meditation and questions-and-answers. Buddhist books will be on sale for further reading. The classes conclude with light refreshments and an opportunity to get to know people informally.

No. The courses focus on meditation alone.

Nothing in particular. However, some people find it useful to bring a notepad and pen.

Nothing in particular. However, some people find it useful to bring a notepad and pen.

There are no special requirements, but comfortable clothing is generally best.

No. Each class is self-contained. You can drop in whenever you can, and start whenever you like.

For weekly classes it is not necessary to book in advance. However, for our day courses & meditation retreats you are required to book in advance.