Holsworthy Meditation Class

14/07/2025

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Over two weeks, the Festival will emphasise teachings and meditations on Advice from Atisha's Heart from our two most senior Teachers. For the first time, al...

06/07/2025

This week's class is on Thursday 10th July due to St Peter's Fair week events.

24/06/2025

Classes continue tonight!! Same time, same place! 😃

13/06/2025

No class next week, we are back Tuesday 24th June 😀

09/06/2025

05/06/2025

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💖Special Visiting Teacher Meditation Event - "Building Self-Confidence" Saturday 7th June 2025, 10am-3:30pm.💖
..with Kadam Bridget Heyes, NKT-IKBU National Spiritual Director of the UK and
Principal Teacher at Nagarjuna Kadampa Meditation Centre🥰

Book Now - ➡https://www.tickettailor.com/events/kmcplymouth/1621364

Why do we sometimes lack the confidence and belief in ourselves to do and be the things we want? When we see ourselves from a limited perspective, holding self-critical opinions and failing to see our true potential, we experience unhappy states of mind – these can be deeply ingrained within us and need powerful wisdom for us to be able to let go of them.

On this special day course, Kadam Bridget will explain how to develop an authentic self confidence built upon a realistic understanding of our potential and our limitations. She will outline how to use this confidence in all that we do to overcome insecurities and doubts that often hold us back, allowing an inner joy and freedom to make real progress and benefit ourself and others.

We will enjoy meaningful self-confidence to the benefit of ourselves and others. Each session will contain guided meditations & teachings we can take with us from the class, to move forward with confidence.

⏰ Schedule:

Session 1: 10.00am – 11.15am
Tea Break
Session 2: 12.00pm – 1.15pm
Lunch Break
Session 3: 2.15pm – 3.30pm

☕Our World Peace Café will be open during the break serving hot and cold drinks, delicious home-made cakes and a variety of snacks.

🔹Fees
Drop in or you can book in advance:

Non-Members and Standard Members: £20
Premium members: Free to premium members – become a member -see website.

Booking in information: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/kmcplymouth/1621364

02/06/2025

Holsworthy Meditation Class continues this week!

Tuesday 7pm to 8.30pm Manor Suite, Memorial Hall, Holsworthy.

"Improving Confidence"

How wonderful if we could carry a quiet confidence within us throughout our life.

We can have a clear understanding of our good qualities, our potential and our abilities whilst having faith in being able to rely on the teachings to lead us to improve ourselves. We can then hold this self-confidence no matter what problems and difficulties we may face in life. We can overcome self-doubt, anxieties, or limited self-views we hold, when we understand our true nature and the potential we have for growth and development and our ability to face difficulties with courage and wisdom.

In these classes we will explore what it means to develop a wise confidence and how we can train our mind to overcome any obstacles and difficulties a lack of confidence in ourselves may cause.

These classes are suitable for everyone, and no previous experience is needed. Each class is self-contained. Come along to as many as you like. Everyone is welcome.

See link for more details:

02/05/2025

KADAMPA INTERNATIONAL SPRING FESTIVAL
23 – 28 May 2025 with Gen-la Kelsang Jampa
Empowerment and commentary to the practice of Buddha Maitreya
The meditations will be guided by Gen Kelsang Sangden and the Festival Retreat will be led by Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab.

It is recommended to attend the Spring Festival 2025 in-person, but it is possible to participate online if you are not able to attend in person.

Solving our Daily Problems with Loving Kindness:
Buddha Maitreya is the manifestation of all the Buddhas' realisation of loving kindness. This festival is a unique opportunity to concentrate on understanding and practising the precious instructions given by Venerable Geshe-la on how to develop the three types of love. We will also learn how we ourselves can quickly become a Buddha of Loving Kindness by changing our basis of imputation through Ta***ic practice.

Through engaging in the festival programme of teachings, meditations and retreat, we can radically transform our own lives and thereby the lives of others, and truly heal our suffering world.

"When we love all living beings, we have no enemies."
Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche

Full information and booking https://kadampafestivals.org/spring

Don’t forget our POST-SPRING FESTIVAL RETREAT Loving Kindness with Gen Kelsang Demo
30 May – 1 June at Nagarjuna KMC Thornby Hall
Everyone welcome!

Full info and booking https://meditateinnorthants.com/product/post-spring-festival-retreat-30-may-1st-june-2025/

17/04/2025

💖 "Advice From The Heart" - Meditation classes at Holsworthy.💖

⏰ Tuesdays 7pm – 8.30pm
📆 April 22, 29
📆 May 6, 13, 20

On this course we will explore the essential principles by which we can lead a happier and more peaceful way of life. This is very special advice that we can take to heart and then apply in daily life.

Discover for yourself the simple yet profound instructions from the beloved text – Advice from Atisha’s Heart and how we can employ it in everyday life for the benefit of everyone. Each class covers a different aspect of Atisha’s advice to us, giving practical help that we can use immediately.

These classes are suitable for everyone, and no previous experience is needed. Each class is self-contained. Come along to as many as you like. Everyone is welcome.

ℹ️ Class Format and Fees

Each class is self-contained. Come along to as many as you like. Everyone is welcome.

Guided breathing meditation
Practical teaching
Second meditation with guidance based on the teaching
Option to ask the Teacher questions at the end of the class and discuss with fellow attendees
No need to book
Start coming to classes at any time
Individual classes are £7

OR:

Buy a pre-paid class card and get 5 classes for £25. These can be bought at the class or from the website:

https://meditationinplymouth.org/holsworthy/

All these classes are included for free for members. To become a member see the website:

https://meditationinplymouth.org/monthly-membership/

📍 Venue

Manor Suite, Holsworthy Memorial Hall, Manor Car Park, North Road, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6DJ

Free Meditation Book Download: https://howtotyl.com/

17/04/2025

Traditional refueling break at Filter Through during some Holsworthy leafletting prior to the Spring/Summer term of Holsworthy Meditation classes starting Tuesday 22nd April in the Manor Suite, Holsworthy Memorial Hall

More details about our evening classes can be found on our website: https://meditationinplymouth.org/holsworthy/

These classes are suitable for everyone, and no previous experience is needed. Each class is self-contained. Come along to as many as you like. Everyone is welcome.

ℹ️ Class Format and Fees

Each class is self-contained. Come along to as many as you like. Everyone is welcome.

Guided breathing meditation
Practical teaching
Second meditation with guidance based on the teaching
Option to ask the Teacher questions at the end of the class and discuss with fellow attendees
No need to book
Start coming to classes at any time

💷 Individual classes are £7

OR:

Buy a pre-paid class card and get 5 classes for £25. These can be bought at the class or via the website.

09/04/2025

Holsworthy Meditation Class is taking a small break for the Easter hols. Thanks to everyone for coming along in the Winter/Spring Term. 😃 We have some great classes to enjoy as we head into Spring/Summer! We are back on Tuesday April 22nd. Details below:

"Advice From The Heart"

Tuesdays 7pm – 8.30pm
April 22, 29
May 6, 13, 20

On this course we will explore the essential principles by which we can lead a happier and more peaceful way of life. This is very special advice that we can take to heart and then apply in daily life.

Discover for yourself the simple yet profound instructions from the beloved text – Advice from Atisha’s Heart and how we can employ it in everyday life for the benefit of everyone. Each class covers a different aspect of Atisha’s advice to us, giving practical help that we can use immediately.

These classes are suitable for everyone, and no previous experience is needed. Each class is self-contained. Come along to as many as you like. Everyone is welcome.

Class Format and Fees

Each class is self-contained. Come along to as many as you like. Everyone is welcome.

Guided breathing meditation
Practical teaching
Second meditation with guidance based on the teaching
Option to ask the Teacher questions at the end of the class and discuss with fellow attendees
No need to book
Start coming to classes at any time
Individual classes are £7

OR:

Buy a pre-paid class card and get 5 classes for £25

More details https://meditationinplymouth.org/holsworthy/

06/04/2025

😀 Meditation classes continue this Tuesday 8th April 😃

"How to stop overthinking"

⏰ 7pm – 8.30pm
📆 Tuesdays in March 18, 25, April 1, 8
📌 Manor Suite, Memorial Hall, Holsworthy EX22 6DJ

When we examine our over-thinking, what is behind it, what is it that gets our mind spinning. 🚴

Throughout the day and our lives, our mental peddling, trying to escape our problems or chase the things we desire builds up such momentum on our mind that when we finally relax our body, our mind just keeps going!
..and most of our problems revolve around trying to satisfy the desires of our self or I and we have been trying unsuccessfully to do this for a long time - setting up these negative mental habits.

Now it is time to change gear, and focus our mind on to others. With our mind momentarily disengaged from our continuous self-concern and focussed instead on others, the inner chatter will die down in the wisdom that our personal happiness and suffering is that of just one person amongst countless others - in this space we wish for others to enjoy the happiness of a peaceful mind - this is love, a mind that will protect us and others from unhappiness. 💖

Come along and try this wonderful meditation.

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In these classes we will learn where our thoughts and feelings come from, understand their temporary nature, like bad weather in our minds, and how with this insight we can very practically start to take control of them.
Combined with simple, effective meditations, we can free ourselves from these distracting thoughts and as our mind becomes quieter, we will naturally experience a sense of peace, relaxation and inner joy.

These classes are suitable for everyone, and no previous experience is required.

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You can also download "How to Transform Your Life" for free if you want: https://howtotyl.com/

– These classes are in-person
– Each class is self-contained
– Drop-in classes
– No need to book
– Join at any time

Individual classes are £7

OR you can get a pre-paid card and get 5 classes for £25. These can be bought at the class or ordered online here:

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/kmcplymouth/823530

I will pop some FAQ's in the comments and a link to the book we will be mostly using in this run of classes. Don't forget each class is standalone so come along to those you can make - hope to see you soon! 😃

Venue:
Manor Suite, Holsworthy Memorial Hall, Manor Car Park, North Road, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6DJ