Dates for 2024 – 2025:
August 18th
September 15th and 29th
October 6th, 20th
November 3rd, 24th
December 22nd
January 12th, 26th
February 16th 23rd
March 9th 30th
April 6th, 27th
May 11th, 18th
June 1st, 8th
July 13th, 20th
August 24th (2025)
“Without inner peace, outer peace is impossible. We all wish for world peace, but world peace will never be acheived unless we first establish peace within our own minds. Only by creating peace within our own mind and helping others to do the same can we hope to achieve peace in this world.”
-Geshe Kelsang Gyatso,
Transform Your Life: A Blissful Journey
10:30am to 11:45am
Peace is Possible in conjunction with Prayers for World Peace is a free meditation class that gives us the opportunity to develop a warm and loving heart. Classes include two guided meditations a talk and inspiring prayers for world peace.
Venue:
Nagarjuna Kadampa Meditation Centre
17 Guildhall Lane, LE1 5FQ • Leicester
Find us on Facebook: meditation.leicester/events
Email: info@meditateinleicester.org
Frequently asked questions:
What does class entail? Each class consists of a breathing meditation to settle the mind. Then there is a teaching based on a topic from Transform Your Life. Then we collectively recite the verses from Prayers for World Peace which include a silent period for further meditation.
Is it religious? The classes are based on practical teachings which principally reveal how to maintain a happy and peaceful mind all the time and then to share this experience with others. Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso says “Everybody, religious or non-religious is looking for happiness all the time. They can fulfil their aim through practising these instructions.” Our Centre draws people from all walks of life from experienced Buddhist practitioners to those just wishing to learn more about meditation. Everybody is welcome regardless of background or beliefs.
Do I have to join in the prayers? No. The main part of the class will be teaching and guided meditation. The prayers help prepare the best conditions in our mind for these and last around 10-15 minutes. There is no requirement to participate; you can listen and soak up the peaceful energy of the meditation room.
