Loughborough | Thur 14 Jan 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 *

14 Jan: Happiness is an Inside Job

Are We Looking for Happiness in the Wrong Place?

We should know that in recent years our understanding and control of the external world have increased considerably and as a result we have witnessed remarkable material progress, but there has not been a corresponding increase in human happiness. There is no less suffering in the world today, and there are no fewer problems. Indeed, it might be said that there are now more problems and greater unhappiness than ever before.

This shows that the cause of happiness and the solution to our problems do not lie in knowledge or control of the external world. Happiness and suffering are feelings – parts of our mind – and so their main causes are not to be found outside the mind. If we really want to be truly happy and free from suffering we must improve our understanding of the mind.

Meditation: Our wish to learn to understand and control our mind

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 (14 Jan: Introduction, p. 1-2).

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.