Well, the good news is that we can! Buddha gives clear advice on how to develop respect and love for everyone. We know that respect and love for others is a good thing – leading to harmony, happiness, and peace – but it doesn’t always seem easy or possible.

Loving one another is a skill we can develop that everyone can learn and practice. It’s based on wisdom and we will explore how during the Monday classes during August. In each class, having explored the topic, we will meditate on our conclusions.

Loving others brings happiness and good feelings into the world, and enables us to cherish others in our daily activities. Thus it is important for our own peace of mind and world peace in general. Let’s learn the skill and just do it!

About these classes

This class is part of a 17 week series of classes this season entitled “Training in meditation – a path to a meaningful life”. The class material is based on the book “The Mirror of Dharma – with additions” by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche which explains the step-by-step stages of the path to enlightenment known as “Lamrim” in Tibetan. This structured presentation of Buddha’s teachings is proving very helpful to modern meditation practitioners.

Each class can be attended individually or as part or the series and consists of an explanation of meditation, two guided meditations, a teaching, some discussion and an opportunity to ask questions. As these teachings originate from Buddha, there will be short prayer in English during the class. However, you do not need to be a Buddhist or have any particular belief or faith to join the class and participate. Buddha taught for everyone .

Most people sit on chairs, though some meditation cushions are available. No previous experience is needed and you can “drop-in” to any class on Mondays.

Tea is served from 17.45 and everyone is welcome.