Meditate in Pontefract
Wednesdays | 7.30pm – 8.45pm | The Friends Meeting House WF8 1DR
Six Step to a Happy Life | Sept 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Oct 7 | with Nigel Woolsey
Everyone wants to experience happiness and be free from suffering, we all share these basic wishes. But how can we accomplish them? We often invest our time and energy trying to improve our external conditions in order to fulfil these goals, but sooner or later our problems seem to return.
On this six-week course we will look at the root causes of happiness and suffering – and the lasting solution to all our problems – in six simple steps. Nigel Woolsey will introduce six practical and life-changing meditations which, if applied in our daily lives, will bring about a deep transformation rather than a short-term solution.
Everybody is welcome.
About the Course
This course runs for six weeks. You are welcome to attend them all or drop-in when you can. Each class discusses a particular topic, or Step to Happiness
Week 1: Happiness is a State of Mind
Week 2: Mental Peace is the Source of Happiness
Week 3: Delusions Destroy our Happiness
Week 4: Recognising our Human Potential
Week 5: The Root of all our Problems
Week 6: Appearances to Mind
This course introduces simple, practical meditation techniques designed to help you connect with and develop your Buddha nature. Through guided meditations and clear explanations, you’ll learn how to:
- Calm and focus your mind
- Let go of stress, anxiety, and negative thinking
- Cultivate inner peace and emotional balance
- Develop a more positive and compassionate outlook
These methods are easy to follow and can be applied in everyday life, helping you build a stable sense of happiness that doesn’t depend on external circumstances.
Who Is This For?
This course is suitable for everyone—whether you’re completely new to meditation or looking to deepen your existing practice. No prior experience is needed.
Start Your Journey
Take the first step toward a more peaceful and meaningful life. By gradually developing your inner potential, you can discover a lasting source of happiness and wellbeing from within.
Everybody is welcome.
After the class there is tea and biscuits provided free of charge for those who would like to stay on and discuss the class or their meditation practice.
Venue
Friends Meeting House, Liquorice Way,
Pontefract WF8 1DR
TEACHER
Nigel Woolsey teaches the meditation classes in Pontefract. He is a highly experienced teacher who has been practising Kadampa Buddhism for many years. He has a wealth of meditation and teaching experience and is appreciated for his clear and practical approach to explaining how to apply Buddha’s wisdom to our modern daily lives.
Class format
Guided breathing meditation
Practical teachings based on Modern Buddhism
Second guided meditation based on the teaching
Opportunity to ask questions at the end of the class
Refreshments
You can attend any individual class or the whole series
Meditation is done seated in chairs
No special equipment or clothing is required
Benefits of meditation
Improved concentration and focus in daily life
Less stress, worry & anxiety
Reduced irritation, anger & frustration
Greater inner peace & happiness
Increased confidence & self-esteem
Improved mental and physical well being
A positive outlook on life & better relationships
