Meditate in Thirsk
Tuesdays | 7pm – 8.15pm | The Friends Meeting House YO7 1PL
Living with Wisdom | June 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th | with Richard Hoyle
What does it mean to live with wisdom? A mind of wisdom understands what are the true causes of happiness and what are the true causes of suffering. Wisdom enables us to develop deep insights into how our mind works and, in particular, how to distinguish minds that cause inner peace from those that make us disturbed and unhappy. Eventually we can develop the wisdom understanding the true nature of reality, which is the universal panacea for all our problems and suffering.
On this four-week course, Richard Hoyle will explain how to cultivate our inner wisdom through practising Kadam Lamrim, a special practical method to integrate all of Buddha’s teachings into our daily lives. In this way, we can gradually solve all our human problems and make our lives truly meaningful.
About the Course
This short 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
Love Changes Everything| July 7th, 14th & 21st | with Richard Hoyle
When our mind has the nature of love we naturally feel happy and peaceful. With such a state of mind it is impossible to become disturbed or depressed or to develop anger or jealousy.
How can we start to develop this mind towards all living beings? What are the obstacles that get in our way, and how can we overcome them?
This 3-week course we will introduce meditation techniques and special ways of thinking taught by Buddha that help us to start letting go of persistent negative minds and enable us to genuinely appreciate others.
Everybody is welcome.
About the Course
This short 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
Venue
The Friends Meeting House
24, Kirkgate, Thirsk YO7 1PL
TEACHER
Richard Hoyle teaches the meditation class in Thirsk. Richard has been studying and practising Dharma for many years. He is a sincere practitioner with deep knowledge and faith in the power of Buddhism to help others. He presents Buddha’s teachings in a clear and practical way that is relevant to people with busy, modern 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
