Tuesdays
7pm – 9pm
Friends Meeting House
43 St Giles
Oxford
Meditation is the means of connecting more fully with the world of our own experience. It is a path of complete openness of heart and mind, through which we come to realise the indestructible heart essence that is our true nature. This benefits both ourselves and others.
We put a lot of emphasis on the practice of formless meditation and developing the view of openness. Once or twice a year we run short courses (4-5 weeks duration) focussing on the main elements of formless meditation. At other times topics from the Path of Freedom course are presented.
We meet weekly to practise meditation together and to deepen our understanding of Buddhist teachings. The group is currently led by Caroline Seymour, one of Longchen's authorised teachers. Each session starts with meditation, followed by a talk and discussion along the lines of:
7.00pm arrival
7.15pm Formless meditation (30-45minutes)
8pm Dharma talk
8.30pm Questions and discussion
The class follows a term-based structure, roughly equivalent to the usual school term dates, but with occasional breaks for Bank Holidays and retreats. Please phone or email before coming for the first time to confirm that we are meeting.
We welcome complete beginners as well as more experienced students.
