The inner gnawing self critic. Inner distancing from harmful thoughts

Kadampa Meditation Centres @ 54 Peters Hill Belfast and @ 11 Pump St Derry LondonderryOffering Drop In Meditation Classes, Day and Weekend Retreats, Workplace Sessions, School and College and VisitsNorthern Ireland Charity number: Potala Buddhist Centre NIC108451Web MeditateNI.orgEmail potala.centre@gmail.comPhone 07597 773 096Donations paypal.me/meditateNI

Potala Kadampa Buddhist Centre

The inner gnawing self critic. Developing inner distancing from harmful thoughts. Meditation Class7pm Thur 24 Sep. with Gen Chitta in person @265 Ormeau Rd Belfast Classes are available to anyone with an interest in just meditation, or meditation and buddhist teachings made relevant to the modern age. Book online classes at https://meditateni.org/online/ or Text/Whatsapp 07597773096Offering BOTH online and in person classes. We run a number of weekly classes in Belfast at 265 Ormeau Rd and Cityside Retail Park (next door to Costa), and in Derry-Londonderry at 11 Pump St, Studio 4 Garden of Reflection.No special experience, clothing or equipment is needed. Complete beginners and those with years of experience can join in. You can sit on a chair or cross legged on a cushion. Everyone can do it. Each classes includes:<ul><li>25min guided breathing meditation</li><li>30min talk, pertaining to the class theme that week</li><li>15min guided meditation, to take the theme to heart, develop our own experience of it, as well as create positive intentions to carry out into that week. </li></ul>Guided by local Buddhist Nun Gen Kelsang Chitta and other Kadampa teachers. Gen Chitta is a student of Tibetan Buddhist master Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for 17 years, and has been guiding classes and retreats in NI for the last 10 years and can offer gentle guidance and the clear wisdom of ancient Buddhist practice in a way that’s suitable for everyone of any age, background or belief.Online classes through Zoom are EASY TO USE. ONE CLICK ACCESS. LEAVE YOUR OWN CAMERA AND MIC OFF. If you book and miss the class we can send you a YouTube link to a recording to view at your convenience during the week. You can also book a pre recorded video to enjoy for one week.Fees range from a donation of £6 full price or £3 concession /class, £24 /month gives you access to all sessions and recordings, and we have a request system at https://meditateni.org/request to access classes for free for those with low income.