The Joy of Meditation

How Meditation Helps Us Discover Our Inner Source of Peace and Happiness

A Practical Five-Week Meditation Course

Time: Thursdays 7:30-8:45 pm
Venue: Old School House, Chapel Street, Belper DE56 1AR
Teacher: Kelsang Tharlam

* Seating on chairs *

Experience the joy of meditation and discover practical ways to develop a peaceful mind, a good heart, and lasting happiness.

Each class is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any time. No previous experience is required. This is an ongoing weekly class held throughout the year. Please see below for dates and further information. Head to our What to Expect page for practical info about visiting us for a class.

Kelsang Tharlam is an experienced Teacher of Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre. She is known for her clear, accessible teachings, which she brings to life through simple, practical examples. She teaches with joy and humour, making Buddha's teachings relevant and easy to apply in daily life.

Thur 10 Sept 7:30-8:45pm
Happiness from a Different Source

We all have within us our own inexhaustible source of happiness. In this class we will learn simple, practical methods to access our own inner peace which is the source of real, lasting happiness.

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Thur 17 Sept 7:30-8:45pm
The Art of Meditation

Meditation is a very powerful tool that we can use to solve all our daily problems. In this class we will learn what is authentic meditation, how to apply this in an accessible way in our busy daily lives and how meditation extends far beyond a formal sitting posture.

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Thur 24 Sept 7:30-8:45pm
How to Develop and Maintain a Peaceful Mind

If we understand the real nature and function of our mind, we will understand how it is possible to attain lasting peace and happiness both immediately in our day-to-day life and far beyond.

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Thur 1 Oct 7:30-8:45pm
Sowing the Seeds of Happiness

Through understanding the law of cause and effect, or karma, we can harness that naturally pure potential of our mind and learn how to always create happiness for ourself. In this class we will learn how we can apply this timeless wisdom in a way that fits perfectly with busy modern life.

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Thur 8 Oct 7:30-8:45pm
Being Good Natured with a Good Heart

Everyone has the capacity to be good natured and with good heart. Through this we can solve all our problems. In this class we will learn how we can become such a person and, in this way, create the foundation for a peaceful, harmonious life without needing to change our external conditions.

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