Class · Canolfan John Burns
This event has passed. It took place on Thursday 11 May 2023 at 6:00pm – 7:30pm (UK time).
Canolfan John Burns
Canolfan John Burns, Kidwelly, Llanelli SA17 5AB, UK
In person
Learn how to cultivate a profound sense of mental and emotional balance. This course is not about suppressing negative emotions, but about learning to experience and govern our emotions in a healthy, dynamic way.
Our emotions are important – they shape our experience of our reality. They can be wonderful, and they can be unbearable. Sometimes we want to hold on to them forever, and other times we want rid of them. Whatever the experience, for most of us, emotions seem beyond our control, as if they happen to us, and we have no say in whether they stay or go.
During this 4-week course, drawing on practical experience of meditation, psychology, and Buddhist wisdom, we will discover how to 'embrace the waves' and maintain equilibrium and presence with turbulent emotions. Meditation will help us to deepen our understanding of emotions, and discover the ability to regulate our emotional responses. Cultivating this emotional balance will promote good physical health and enhance our personal wellbeing and growth.
Introduction to Emotions, their function and purpose, constructive vs destructive emotions, and the ego
✓ Introduction to Emotions
✓ Characteristics of Emotions
✓ Function of Emotions
✓ Constructive vs Destructive Emotions
✓ Emotions and mental suffering
The emotional episode timeline, conscious vs unconscious living, getting to know the mind
✓ Emotional Episode Timeline
✓ Mindful Break
✓ Getting to know the mind
✓ How to observe thoughts, emotions and behaviour objectively
Loving-Kindness, introducing awareness to our emotions, dealing with destructive emotions
✓ Loving-Kindness
✓ How we can introduce awareness into our emotions
✓ RAIN tool
✓ Release stories through the practice of RAIN
Applying mindfulness, working with emotional behaviours, tips for emotional regulation, self-discipline and triggers
✓ Applying mindfulness to the emotional episode timeline
✓ Working with emotional behaviours
✓ Practical tools for emotional regulation
✓ Self-discipline and discernment
✓ How to work with hot triggers
These classes consist of easy-to-follow guided meditations, talks and discussions covering a different aspect of meditation & Buddhist mind-training each week.
The talks explore the inner causes of things like stress and anxiety and provide you with new tools to reduce these and feel more positive and peaceful, no matter what’s going on in life.
Classes are suitable for everyone, seating is on chairs (or bring your own cushion/yoga mat), and no special clothing is needed – just come as you are. *Please pre-book*
4-session series
This is a 4-session series (20 April & 27 April & 4 May & 11 May). All sessions have now taken place. Booking gives you access to the recordings.
David Oromith, Buddhist Contemplative, Author & Meditation Guide
David is a Buddhist contemplative, meditation guide and retreat leader. He is the Co-Founder of Samadhi and author of A Practical Guide to Mindful Living. He has received non-monastic ordination in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition and teaches workshops internationally, leads retreats across the UK and runs classes locally.
From £10.00
In-Person Ticket - 4-Week Course £20.00
Online Ticket - 4-Week Course £10.00
Samadhi is an inclusive organisation and we welcome people of all ages, genders (including gender identity), sexual orientation, abilities, race (including colour, nationality and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief.
As an LGBTQ-led Buddhist organisation, we strongly believe that no one should be discriminated against for any reason at all and subscribe to the ideals of non-harm and loving-kindness. You’re welcome no matter who you are and you’re free to express yourself authentically.
