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tuesdays 7 8.15pm | beginner meditations | city meditation space

KMC LONDON
Kensington City Meditation Space

27 Earls Court Rd, London W8 6ED

Kensington Meditation Space

Tuesdays 7-8.15pm | Beginner Meditations | City Meditation Space

Price range: £12.00 through £40.00

Opening the heart
with Mark Budd
5-week course starting October 6

The more we open our heart to others, the happier and more peaceful we become. This inspiring three-week course explores beautiful meditations that enable us to develop love and compassion, helping us transform difficulties into opportunities for personal growth and deeper connection.

Week 1 – Oct 6: Cherishing Others
No class Oct 13
Week 2 – Oct 20: Taking Away Suffering
Week 3 – Oct 27: Giving Happiness
Week 4 – Nov 3: Opening the Heart
Week 5 – Nov 10: Living with a Kind Heart

Whether you’re new to meditation or looking to deepen your practice, these meditation classes offer practical tools to help you stay balanced, focused, and inspired in daily life.

Everybody welcome!

FREE for Silver, Gold and Platinum Members

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Teacher

love without pain | saturday 8 feb | 10.30am 1.30pm | kensington & mordenMark Budd is a student on the Teacher Training Programme at KMC London and has been teaching meditation classes for many years. He is admired for his warmth and for his clear, practical presentations on Buddhist meditation.

 

 

 

 

Next Series:

THE WHEEL OF LIFE: How to break free from all suffering
With Kadam Lucy
3-week course starting Nov 17

Why do we keep getting caught in the same patterns of mental pain and physical discomfort – even if we really want things to be different?

The Wheel of Life is an ancient psychological blueprint designed by Buddha for King Bimbisara to offer to his friend as a gift of wisdom, a painting so powerful that it has helped liberate many minds since.

In this three-week course with Kadam Lucy, we’ll unpack this famous image from the hub to the rim, seeing how to dismantle the three root delusions, navigate our way through the six realms of samsara, and break the chain of twelve-dependent related links to escape the wheel of suffering forever. Everyone is welcome; no prior background in Buddhism is required.

“Make effort to destroy the cycle of suffering,
Enter the path to liberation,
Abandon all delusions,
And learn to cherish others.” ~ Buddha

Week 1 – Nov 17: What keeps us going around in circles
Week 2 – Nov 24: Breaking the vicious cycle
Week 3 – Dec 1: Finding lasting freedom

 


Learn to Meditate
–   What is meditation?
–   The benefits of meditation
–   How to meditate
–   A daily practice


Who is it for?
These teachings are for everyone, whether you are new to meditation and just starting out, or have been meditating for a while and would like a refresher class to inject some renewed energy into your daily practice, or you simply enjoy meditating in a group with other people, then this is the course for you.

What to expect
Each class begins with a guided meditation, followed by step-by-step instructions on how to train our mind through meditation practice, and concluding with a second guided meditation. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions.

The benefits of meditation
The purpose of meditation is to make our mind calm and peaceful. During this course series we will be exploring different meditation topics, such as various types of breathing meditation, love, compassion, patience and wisdom. We will learn and understand through our own experience how regular training in meditation we can develop special virtuous minds and improve our concentration, and have a lighter and happier approach to life. Thereby creating harmony and improving our relationships with others. Meditation is a life changing skill that empowers us to discover happiness from within our own mind.

 

 

 

What it's like at our classes...

The instructors are highly committed practitioners and they do a great job on applying the ancient teachings to our modern day problems.
RonAttendee
I found the place to be a constant source of calm and inspiration and the community to be really welcoming, warm and sincere.
FionaAttendee
A haven of peace. Great environment to learn how to tame your mind with experienced teachers and practitioners. Warm, open atmosphere where everyone seems to be welcome!
FelixAttendee
This is a very special place for me. Since coming several times a week for 6 months my outlook on life has completely changed and I have happiness in my heart.
HayletAttendee
You do not need to be a Buddhist to visit, nor need to be a Buddhist to benefit from these classes.
GaryAttendee
I always feel recharged being there after a stressful busy day. The teachers are experienced and great.
LilithAttendee
Welcoming staff and teachers that are really receptive to everyone from all backgrounds.
JasonAttendee
Everyone is warm and welcoming, and the meditation classes are both relaxing and profound. The perfect environment to develop and nurture inner peace.
CarrAttendee
Went for a drop in this lunchtime and would recommend, everyone was really friendly and the meditation was really relaxing. I’ve never been before and it was completely suitable as a beginner!
AnnaAttendee
Each time I visit this place I feel very welcomed and inspired. Lots of what is said is so useable for daily life - for example how we can use patience to no longer get stressed out in traffic jams , or how we can live in the moment to let go of past stress and worries and simply enjoy .
S D Attendee
Great place for Meditation Classes, would highly recommend.
ClareAttendee
First time I attended and I immediately felt like I'd come home
SineadAttendee
Practical Buddhist teachings for the busy modern world. If you struggle with stress I would strongly recommend
PaulAttendee
I cannot recommend this place highly enough. Beautiful positive energy and the pillar of my week. I've been attending 8 weeks so far and it's improved my life immeasurably.
DanAttendee
A wonderful place of encounter and spirituality where one feels at home, surrounded by love, understanding and joy!
AndreaAttendee

Quick facts for newcomers...

What is Meditation?

  • Purpose: Cultivate positive states of mind for peace and well-being.
  • Happiness source: Lies in the mind, not external conditions.
  • Benefits: Reduces stress, anxiety, promotes physical and mental well-being.

Accessible class format

  • Non-sectarian, non-judgmental, and universal.
  • Simple methods to tackle stress and anxiety in modern daily life.

Flexible sitting arrangements

  • Option to sit on a chair or bring a cushion for the floor.

No religious affiliation necessary

  • Not required; accessible to everyone.

Open to all experience levels

  • Beginners welcome; teachings designed to be simple yet profound.

Interaction during classes optional

  • No requirement to speak in front of a group.
  • Questions are welcome.

No physical exercise necessary

  • Focus is on meditation – no yoga or physical exercises.

What to Bring

  • No specific requirements; some find it useful to bring a notepad and pen.

Simple dress code

  • No special requirements; comfortable clothing suggested.

Join a class anytime

  • Classes are self-contained; drop in whenever you can, no need to wait for the next course.

No advanced booking necessary

Everyone is welcome!

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