Overview of 16 GUIDELINES
DATE & TIME: Wednesdays weekly 7:00-8:00pm
LOCATION: Online Zoom
LEVEL: 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
January:
7th: Kindness
14th: Patience
21st: Delight
28th: Contentment
February:
4th: Humility
11th: Honesty
18th: Generosity
25th: Right Speech
March:
4th: Respect
11th: Forgiveness
18th: Gratitude
25th: Loyalty
April:
1st: Courage
8th: Principles
15th: Service
22nd Aspiration