Kapiti • Daytime • Meditation And Buddhism
- DAY: Mondays
Teacher
Rachael SteeleMeditation TeacherRachael is a heartfelt Buddhist practitioner who has been studying Buddha’s teachings and practising meditation for many years. As a mother in a modern busy world she has a skilful way of making meditation accessible and relevant in our everyday lives and is known for her joyful and sincere presentation of Buddha’s teachings. Rachael is the Administration Director at our Centre. She teaches the Kapiti evening class.
Kapiti • Daytime • Meditation And Buddhism
Suitable for everyone, these walk-in classes offer practical methods to help everyone find inner peace, happiness and well-being through meditation and Buddhist wisdom. Each class is self-contained so you can drop-in any week. Beginners welcome.
Cost
$12 (unwaged $8) | Free for Centre Members
Class Format
Each class begins with a guided breathing meditation to help settle the mind, let go of distractions and cultivate inner peace. The teacher will then give a talk based on the topic of the class series and explain how we can integrate beneficial ways of thinking into our busy daily lives. The class concludes with a second guided meditation so that we are confident to begin practising on our own.
Afterwards, there is an opportunity for questions and discussion and a chance to talk to the teacher.
Topics & Dates
Learn how to be happy and content in our modern ever-changing lives. Discover why difficult people and situations have no real power to cause us problems, and how they can even help us develop real peace of mind.
Mar 29, Apr 12 & 19
Please note: On Monday 29 March, Coastlands Aquatic Centre will be closed for maintenance, however our meditation class will still run in the Meeting Room. To find the class, please continue past the main entrance to the pool and the meeting room door will be on your left.
In this series learn mindfulness techniques that enable us to connect directly to a more peaceful
mind and to let go of sources of conflict and worry. The result is not only more happiness in our own
life, but we will also be able to bring benefit and joy into the lives of others.
May 3, 10, 17 & 24
We all wish for good relationships, however often our relationships suffer from misunderstandings, unrealistic expectations and conflict.
In this series you will receive simple and practical advice about how to let go of the insecure mind of attachment, which gives rise to tension and conflict in our relationships, and how to deepen our authentic love.
May 31 & Jun 14
Connect with your own potential for inner resilience no matter what happens around you. In this series learn methods to build a strong foundation for happiness and confidence within your own mind.
Jun 21, 28 & Jul 5
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