New Plymouth
Find Inner Peace in New Plymouth
Thursdays 7.00 - 8.30pm
Regular meditation classes in New Plymouth with lay teacher Gill Danson.
Gill Danson, from Amitabha Centre leads the drop-in meditation class in New Plymouth at Community House, 32 Leach St, New Plymouth on Thursday nights from 7.00 - 8.30pm
The class includes guided meditations, teachings and discussion. You can speak to Gill on 06 761 8878 or email amitabha@xtra.co.nz if you have any questions.
There is no need to book and beginners are welcome. The suggested donation is $12 per class or $40 for four sessions.
For class dates checklist see calendar.
Class teacher Gill Danson and son Joe.
New Plymouth annual winter break 2 July to 26 August.
Term 2 classes with Gill commence Thursday 26 August 7.00 - 8.30pm. 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 completely. 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 mediations will be of a practical nature with direct application to daily life.
A Fearless Life
26 August An Introduction to Meditation
2 September Happiness is a State of Mind
9 September Overcoming Unpleasant Feelings
16 September Finding the Source of Delusion
23 September Freedom from Suffering
A Peaceful Life
14 October Solving Our Human Problems
21 October The Faults of Anger
28 October Why We Become Angry
4 November A Strong and Patient Mind
11 November Overcoming Disappointment
Practical Meditations for Daily Life
2 December A Compassionate Mind
9 December Improving Concentration
16 December The Joy of Effort
During term time Dianne Parkinson leads a meditation and activity class for children. The class is held on Wednesdays from 4.00 - 5.00pm at Community House, 32 Leach St; New Plymouth.
Please follow this link for details