Loughborough | Thur 11 Feb 7:30pm

Meditate in Loughborough

Meditations & Practical Wisdom

For a Happier, More Meaningful Life

Time: Thursdays 7:30-9:00 pm
Venue: John Storer House, Scope Room (First Floor), Ward's End, Loughborough LE11 3HA
Teacher: Gabrielle Marier-Desroches

* Seating on chairs *

11 Feb: The Power of Perception

How We See Things Changes Everything

Every day, we constantly identify people, situations and experiences as good or bad, pleasant or unpleasant, but have we ever questioned whether things really are the way we see them? One person may see someone as a friend, while another sees the same person as an enemy. Buddha taught that these characteristics do not exist from the side of the objects themselves, but depend upon how our mind perceives and identifies them.

By understanding how our mind identifies and labels the world around us, we can begin to recognise how mistaken perceptions give rise to negative emotions. Through developing correct and constructive ways of viewing people and situations, we can gradually transform our inner reactions, overcome painful states of mind and cultivate real happiness coming from inner peace.

Meditation: Our wish to see people and situations in a more positive and constructive way

Reading: If you wish to follow the teachings by reading, you can find these instructions in the book How to Understand the Mind by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche (11 Feb: Discrimination, p. 23-29).

These classes include the chanted prayers Prayers for Meditation, which help us receive blessings (positive energy) and inspiration in our minds, providing powerful support for our learning and spiritual progress.

About the Teacher: Gabrielle is studying on the Teacher Training Programme at Tara IKRC. She has been studying and practising Buddha's teachings for about 10 years, integrating them into her everyday life. Her practical experience brings a warm and relatable approach to sharing Buddha's timeless wisdom with others. She is also the Teacher for our Derby City branch.