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 *
28 Jan: Understanding Our Feelings
Why We Experience Things the Way We Do
Every moment of our life, we experience things as pleasant, unpleasant or neutral. But have we ever wondered why something that makes one person feel good can make another person feel bad? We usually believe that pleasantness and unpleasantness come from the objects themselves, but in reality, our experiences depend upon our own mind and karma. Buddha taught that our feelings actually function to experience the effects of our previous actions, or karma.
By understanding the nature and function of our feelings, we can begin to see why our experiences differ from those of others and why happiness and suffering do not come from external objects. This profound understanding can transform the way we relate to our daily experiences and help us gradually reduce suffering and move towards a life of lasting happiness and peace.
Meditation: Our feelings arise in dependence upon karma rather than external objects
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 (28 Jan: Primary Minds and Mental Factors, Feeling, p. 13-23).
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.
