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Our Introductory Course

Our Introductory Courses take place one evening per week for three weeks. The groups are up to ten people. Courses are open to anybody with an interest in meditation and no previous experience or knowledge is necessary. The atmosphere is welcoming and friendly. There is a break for a light vegetarian meal half way through the evening. 

Here is a short summary of the themes considered during each week of the course. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about meditation or for more details about our course.

Week 1
• Learning to stop
• Stepping back from thoughts and feelings
• The value of listening
• Silence

Week 2
• The habit of restlessness
• The practice of stopping
• Reflections from a member of the School

Week 3
• The practice of meditation
• How the method of meditation is given
• Beginning to practise
• Support from the School

Week 4

• The giving of the method of meditation at the School’s premises in London
• This ceremony is conducted in person, usually on a Sunday (those on the online courses are also required to attend at the School)

Week 5
• One-to-one guidance session with your ceremony Teacher via Zoom
• Review and reflection on your personal practice, with advice on continuing

Week 6
• Group meeting at the School with your course Tutor

Support after the Course

• The giving of the method of meditation at the School’s premises in London, usually on a Sunday, and applies to both in-person and online students.
• One-to-one guidance session with your tutor via Zoom to review and reflect on your personal practice, with advice on continuing.
• Group meeting at the School with the Teacher of the method of meditation.

If you have any questions, pop and see us at the School, email or call the office on 02076036116. We are always happy to have a chat about meditation.