BRANCH CLASS

Copleston Centre, Copleston Road, Peckham, SE15 4AN

Peckham Meditation Class – Tuesdays 7-8.15pm

FREE for Silver, Gold and Platinum Members


£10 per class
Book a whole course for a discount. £15 for a two week course & £30 for a four week course. Each class is self contained, you can drop in at any time.

In our weekly classes, you’ll learn techniques for calming the mind, staying positive, and reducing stress. Each session includes a guided meditation, a practical talk on topics like letting go of anger or improving relationships, and ends with a final meditation and discussion.

Tuesdays at 7-8.15pm

With Kelsang Lekmon | Everyone Welcome

January course

 A Positive Start to 2025: A Year of Transformation | 4 Week Course

Start the New Year with this meditation course designed to help you break old habits, reduce stress, and embrace positive change. Learn practical techniques to calm the mind, gain clarity, and approach life with a fresh, empowered mindset for a transformative year ahead.


Week 1 Faith and Inner Peace: A Journey Within
Week 2   Creating Harmony
Week 3  Freedom in Letting Go: Exploring Non-Attachment
Week 4 Love Over Attachment

 

 

February Course
kensington tuesdays 7 8.15pm

How to Become a Resilient Person

Four Week Course

Feb 4, 11, 18, 25

 

In this transformative course, explore the key principles that help build inner strength and resilience in the face of life’s challenges. Through cultivating kindness, overcoming anger with love, fostering joyful effort, and developing mental flexibility, you will learn practical tools to navigate difficulties with a calm, steady mind and open heart. Join us to discover how to strengthen your emotional resilience and live with greater peace and clarity, no matter what life brings.

Week 1: Cultivating Kindness

Week 2: Deepen Your Wisdom

Week 3: Steady Steps – Joyful Effort

Week 4: The Power of Mental Flexibility

 

March Course
kensington tuesdays 7 8.15pm

Calm in the Chaos – Finding Mental Peace in a fast paced World

Four Week Course

March 4, 11, 18, 25

 

Week 1: Building Awareness – Protect Yourself and Others

Week 2: Balanced Mind, Peaceful Heart

Week 3: Peaceful Intentions

Week 4: The Gentle Way – the Power of Virtue

 

April Course
kensington tuesdays 7 8.15pm

Freedom from negative cycles

Five Week Course

April 1, 8, 29

 

Week 1: Breaking Free: Understanding and Overcoming Delusions

Week 2: The Grip of Desire: Finding Freedom from Attachment

Week 3: Taming the Flame: A Practical Approach to Managing Anger

Week 4: Letting Go of Pride for Inner Growth

Week 5: The Humble Path

 

May Course
kensington tuesdays 7 8.15pm

Solving Problems with Ancient Wisdom

Three Week Course

May 6, 13

 

Week 1: Shedding Light on Darkness: Overcoming Ignorance

Week 2: Clearing Mental Confusion

Week 3: The Freedom of Discipline: How Moral Choices Lead to Peace

 

June Course
kensington tuesdays 7 8.15pm

Cultivating Emotional Balance

Four Week Course

June 10, 17, 24

 

Week 1: Rising Above Jealousy

Week 2: The Joy of Giving: Transforming Miserliness into Generosity

Week 3: Empathy in Action: Building Stronger Connections

Week 4: Staying Focused: Overcoming Distraction in a Busy World

 

July Course
kensington tuesdays 7 8.15pm

Building Inner Strength

Four Week Course

July 1, 8, 15

 

Week 1: The Calm Within: Managing Mental Excitement

Week 2: Faith Restored: Finding Trust and Purpose

Week 3: Overcoming Laziness and Unlocking Motivation

Week 4: Living with Care: Guarding Your Mind

Booking

Teacher

 

peckham meditation class tuesdays 7 8.15pm

Maria Dorthea Skov has been a practitioner of Kadampa Buddhism for many years. With her compassionate presence she skillfully shares Buddha’s teachings in a way that is both down-to-earth and inspiring. Her warm approach makes meditation accessible and helps others cultivate peace, clarity, and compassion in their daily lives.

What it's like at our classes...

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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