Levin
Find Inner Peace in Levin
Class venue- Thompson House
Mondays
Regular meditation classes in Levin with lay teacher Jan McPherson.
Lay teacher, Jan McPherson, from Amitabha Centre, will teach the regular drop-in meditation class in Levin at :
Thompson House 4 Kent St
Monday nights 6.30 - 8. 30pm.
The class includes guided meditations, teachings, discussion and the chance to stay for refreshments afterwards. Beginners are most welcome.
You can e-mail Jan at amitabha@xtra.co.nz or ph 06 355 3524 if you have any questions. There is no need to book - everyone is welcome. The suggested donation is $12 per class or $40 for four sessions. (See drop down menu for What to expect at a class.)
For class dates see calendar.
Levin class annual winter break runs from 5 July until 9 August.
Tuesday 17 August Free Public Talk with Gen Kelsang Demo 
-"Meditations for Daily Living" 7.00 - 8.30pm
The practice of meditation is very extensive. Gen Demo will explain how we can hold peace of mind and engage in meditation while we are going about our normal day to day activities. Everyone is welcome. There is a warm welcome to those who have not taken part in a meditation class before.
Term 2 regular weekly classes with Jan Mc Pherson start Monday 23 August. They will be based on How to Solve our Human Problems by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
In these classes, we shall consider how in this busy world, our experiences of happiness are fleeting and short-lived, while inner peace eludes us. Our negative states of mind, such as uncontrolled desire and anger create endless problems for ourselves and others and prevent us from fulfilling our deepest wishes. The teachings and meditations will be of a practical nature with direct application to daily life.
A Fearless Life
23 August An Introduction to Meditation
30 August Happiness is a State of Mind
6 September Overcoming Unpleasant Feelings
13 September Finding the Source of Delusion
20 September Freedom from Suffering
A Peaceful Life
4 October Solving Our Human Problems
11 October The Faults of Anger
18 October Why We Become Angry
1 November A Strong and Patient Mind
8 November Overcoming Disappointment
15 November Inner Protection
Practical Meditations For Daily Life
29 November A Compassionate Mind
6 December Improving Concentration
13 December The Joy of Effort