Overview of 16 GUIDELINES
DATE & TIME: Wednesday 7:00-8:00pm (online) and Sunday 10:30-11:30(in-person)
LOCATION: Zoom on wednesday and in-person on Sundays
LEVEL: Buddhist Meditation – All Welcome
SUGGESTED DONATION: Generosity model - please donate as you feel affordable and as generous as is manageable
Are you keen to work on your well-being and want to connect with others trying to make their life a little better for themselves and those around them? Join our uplifting 16 Guidelines sessions on a Wednesday evening online and on Sunday’s in person for Community Meditation, centered around the transformative tools for a Happy Life.
Each hour-long gathering begins with a soothing meditation to calm your mind, followed by an inspiring discussion on a core human value, like patience for example, that enriches your everyday life. We then dive into a focused meditation designed to help you embody that value fully.
Join online on Wednesday’s between 7:00-8:00pm and meet at Jamyang Leeds on Sunday’s for a 10:30 AM and start your week feeling refreshed, connected, and inspired. Join for a catch over a tea or coffee afterwards!
Your journey to a happier, more mindful life begins here!
Cost: Generosity Model: Pay as you feel.
The 16 Guidelines are simple steps for a happier life, inspired His Holiness by the Dalai Lama. They teach us to manage our thoughts, actions, and connections positively. They revolve around four key themes: thinking wisely, acting kindly, building strong relationships, and embracing change for deeper meaning. This approach promises not just personal joy but a better world for all.
The 16 Guidelines are underpinned by four philosophical themes:
Session overview:
Welcome, Introduction and Motivation 5 mins
Settling Meditation 10 mins
Meditation topic introduced then participants briefly share their experience 15 mins
Guided meditation 15 mins
Feedback from participants 10 mins
Closing and Dedication 5 mins
Online Wednesday evenings 7:00pm to 8:00pm
September:
3rd: Courage
10th: Patience
17th: Contentment
24th: Delight
October:
1st: Kindness
8th: Honesty
15th: Generosity
22nd: Right Speech
29th: Respect
November:
5th: Forgiveness
12th: Gratitude
19th: Loyalty
26th: Aspiration
December:
3rd: Principles
10th: Service
17th: Humility
In Person on Sundays 10:30 to 11:30 with coffee / chat in the café afterwards until 12:00pm. September:
7th: Courage
14th: Patience
21st Contentment
28th : Delight
October:
5th: Kindness 12th: Honesty
19th: Generosity
26th: Right Speech
November:
2nd: Respect
9th: Forgiveness
16th: Gratitude
23rd: Loyalty
30th: Aspiration
December:
7th: Principles
14th: Service
21st: Humility