{"product_id":"loughborough-11-feb","title":"Loughborough | Thur 11 Feb 7:30pm","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eMeditate in Loughborough\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-33eacde6-7fff-39b5-b659-861d235b24a1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeditations \u0026amp; Practical Wisdom\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a Happier, More Meaningful Life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime: \u003c\/strong\u003eThursdays 7:30-9:00 pm\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVenue: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eJohn Storer House, Scope Room (First Floor), Ward's End, Loughborough LE11 3HA\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeacher: \u003c\/strong\u003eGabrielle Marier-Desroches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e* Seating on chairs *\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e11 Feb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e: The Power of Perception\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow We See Things Changes Everything\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeditation: Our wish to see people and situations in a more positive and constructive way\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReading: \u003c\/strong\u003eIf you wish to follow the teachings by reading, you can find these instructions in the book \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tharpa.com\/uk\/how-to-understand-the-mind\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow to Understand the Mind\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche \u003cstrong\u003e(11 Feb: \u003ci\u003eDiscrimination\u003c\/i\u003e, p. 23-29)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThese classes include the chanted prayers \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tharpa.com\/uk\/prayers-for-meditation-booklet\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrayers for Meditation\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, which help us receive blessings (positive energy) and inspiration in our minds, providing powerful support for our learning and spiritual progress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Teacher:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGabrielle 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre","offers":[{"title":"In-person \/ Member","offer_id":56500482998657,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"In-person \/ Non-member","offer_id":56500483031425,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/3604\/0742\/files\/11_Feb.png?v=1794498943","url":"https:\/\/taraikrc.org\/products\/loughborough-11-feb","provider":"Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}