Buddhist Meditation Classes In Sunderland

The Sunderland group meets on Thursdays 5pm to around 7.00pm, (with breaks over Christmas and Easter periods and continuing to the end of June), starting on October 6th.

Each class consists of a talk, and perhaps a discussion, then a guided meditation, which teaches step by step way of developing greater calm, inner strength and awareness through giving attention to the breath. No previous experience in meditation is needed. After the first week, there is the opportunity for one to one discussion with the teacher on the application of the method. While it is preferable to attend from the first class, you can also join later too.

As of February 2nd, we meet in the new Vivekarama Buddhist Monastery, Mowbray Villa, 16 Bede Terrace, Sunderland, SR2 8HS - for  a map and directions , see http://www.vivekarama.org.uk/doku.php?id=location  If coming by car, enter the small back-road on which the monastery is situated via Mowbray Road:  turn left just after the Zebra-crossing, if coming from the West.

In 2011-12, the classes run October 6 - December 15, January 12 - March 29, April 26 - June 28.

There is no charge for the class, but it would be good to make a donation to the temple- perhaps of £3 a week..

There is another class nearby in Durham City, which meets on Mondays at 7.30pm, and one in Newcastle that meets on Mondays at 7pm.

Contact Peter Harvey ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ) for more information.