Weekly Meditation Class
Live Online β’ Wednesday Evenings β’ Centre Cardholders only
Suitable for everyone, our weekly online meditation classes are the perfect opportunity to take a break from busy daily life, increase your inner peace, happiness and well-being, and experience the benefits of meditation for yourself.
Each class consists of two guided meditations and a Buddhist mindfulness teaching to help us solve our daily problems and find happiness. This class is suitable for complete beginners as well as those who wish to improve their understanding of meditation and Buddhist wisdom. The classes are self-contained so you can tune in any week. The course topics and dates are outlined below.
Class Information
When
Wednesdays
7 - 8.15pm
Where
Online
Price
Free for Centre Cardholders.
Only available to Centre Cardholders.
Topics & Dates
Discover how to transform lifeβs challenges into a source of inner strength, peace, and fearlessness. In this weekly class series, we will learn the Buddhist practice of transforming adverse conditions into the spiritual path; a practical method to reduce anxiety, develop resilience, and maintain a positive mind even in difficult times.
Through guided meditation and timeless wisdom, explore how shifting from an excessive focus on the self, to increasing compassion for others, can help you cultivate patience, wisdom, and lasting inner protection.
By learning to view problems as opportunities for growth, you can develop the confidence and courage to face life with greater calm, compassion, and fearlessness.
Aug 19, 26; Sep 2, 9
Who was Buddha? What is dharma? What is Buddhism all about? Explore the foundations of Buddhism in this weekly meditation class series. Perfect for beginners and anyone wishing to deepen their understanding, these practical teachings introduce essential Buddhist topics such as karma, rebirth, renunciation, and the path to liberation.
Each class offers simple, practical advice to help solve everyday problems, develop inner resilience, and cultivate lasting peace of mind. Through guided meditation and clear explanations, youβll discover how to meet life with greater calm, wisdom, and an open heart.
Sep 16, 23, 30; Oct 7
Buddha explained that all painful emotions are states of mind. Following Buddhist wisdom, we can understand where our painful feelings come from and how to gradually free ourselves from them.
In this class series we will explore how it is possible to stay calm and respond constructively even when painful feelings arise. Instead of feeling overwhelmed and trying to escape from our feelings, weβll learn how to be at peace with painful feelings and uncover their deeper causes. By training in these meditations, we can learn the tools for changing our mind – from negative and painful to positive and peaceful.
Oct 21, 28; Nov 4
The Teacher
Gen Kelsang Lachpa is a Buddhist monk and the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Centre Auckland. He has been ordained for over twelve years. He is an experienced and warm-hearted teacher, inspiring others to find lasting peace and happiness through the practice of meditation and Buddhism. Gen Lachpa is known for his thoughtful insights into Buddha’s teachings and his joyful practical approach to teaching.