What we’re about
Why not try meditation?
Learn to experience more awareness, loving kindness and joy.
We are a very friendly bunch of people, and we always make newcomers very welcome.
You don't need to be a Buddhist, or know anything about it, or have to "believe" anything.
You will be given full instruction.
We are part of the Triratna Buddhist Community.
We teach mindfulness meditation, and also loving kindness meditation, and we usually have a talk or discussion as well.
You can email us on hertford.sangha@aol.co.uk
More info at http://hertfordbuddhistgroup.co.uk/ and
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Learn to meditate with us - No charge - No Commitment - Beginners Very WelcomeMillbridge Rooms, , Hertford SG14 1PT
Come along and learn meditation, and fill your life with more meaning, depth, kindness and friendship. We are building a community of like minded people who value these things.
Note that it might say in Meetup that only 1 or 2 people are attending, but a lot of people do not RSVP on Meetup. We normally get between 20 and 30 people turning up.
We meet in person at the Millbridge Rooms opposite the Hertford Theatre. It is best to turn up between 7pm and 7.15pm for a prompt start at 7.30pm. We end the evening at 9.30pm, but you can always leave at the tea break in the middle if you prefer.
There is no cost.
I am really looking forward to having you join us. You do not have to "be a Buddhist" or know anything about Buddhism.
Newcomers and total beginners are always welcome. We always give full meditation instruction.
You are also very welcome to join our thriving and friendly Facebook group if you like: https://www.facebook.com/groups/205398687230606/ . Please introduce yourself and comment on there about your life, your situation, and also about these meetings.
You can also look at our website https://hertfordbuddhistgroup.co.uk which has loads of great information including a map of the location and nearby car parks, downloads, meditation recordings and links to books and youtube videos etc.
Some meetings will be more focused on meditation, others on Buddhism. Some will have a lot of talking by the leader, whereas others will have more interaction and discussion.
We like to mix things up a bit to get a bit of variety, so we also rotate the person leading it.
See you soon hopefully!
Keith
p.s. please feel free to message me if you have any questions
- 6 Week Meditation and Buddhism Course - No charge - Beginners Very WelcomeMillbridge Rooms, , Hertford SG14 1PT
Note that it might say in Meetup that only 1 or 2 people are attending, but a lot of people do not RSVP on Meetup. We normally get between 20 and 30 people turning up.
You are warmly invited to come to a six-week (ie 6 Tuesday evenings) course for anyone wanting to learn how to meditate or find out about Buddhism or who wants to deepen their knowledge or practice.
The course is based on the highly recommended book "Starting on the Buddhist Path" by Sagaraghosa. The Buddha said that you can’t develop wise perspective and freedom through ideas alone – you need to test the truth in your own experience.
This book is aimed at people who are looking for a way to improve their lives and relationships. Without jargon, and illustrated with cartoons, diagrams, and photographs, it leads readers through potentially life-changing meditations, perspectives, reflections, and practices for everyday life.
Buying or reading the book is optional, but it is recommended. Like most things in life, the more you put into it the more you will get out of it. We will have some copies available, or you can buy from https://www.windhorsepublications.com/product/starting-on-the-buddhist-path or any good bookshop.
On this six-week course we’ll learn meditation and/or deepen our practice, and also work through many of the important ideas in this book together.
The course will be presented by the Hertford Going For Refuge and Order Sangha.
All are welcome including total beginners, and people who know nothing about meditation or Buddhism. You certainly do not have to "be a Buddhist" or anything like that.
We don't charge a fee, because Buddhists, we try and practice generosity. But we do invite people to make a donation towards our costs if they would like to. Your donation could be any amount, but the suggested amount is £7 per evening depending on your circumstances.
Many people have found these courses extremely useful and have made massive shifts in their life from them (if they carry on practising and attending after the course).People report these shifts especially in areas such as more happiness, less anxiety and less negative emotions. The general goal is to be more content, more aware, have more loving kindness, joy, and ultimately more freedom from our reactive mind.
Repetition is important in Buddhism because there are different levels of depth, experience and understanding. If you have been before you will build on what you have learned and be able to go a bit deeper this time, so it is also suitable for seasoned meditators.
It's fine if you can't manage to come to every week, each one can be enjoyed independently so just come along and drop into any that you can make. Although like anything, the more you put into it, and the more you attend, the more you will get out of it.
The classes will be very friendly, welcoming and a lot of fun. There will be a tea and biscuit break half way through, so there will be a lot of opportunity to make new friends.
- Learn to meditate with us - No charge - No Commitment - Beginners Very WelcomeMillbridge Rooms, , Hertford SG14 1PT
Come along and learn meditation, and fill your life with more meaning, depth, kindness and friendship. We are building a community of like minded people who value these things.
Note that it might say in Meetup that only 1 or 2 people are attending, but a lot of people do not RSVP on Meetup. We normally get between 20 and 30 people turning up.
We meet in person at the Millbridge Rooms opposite the Hertford Theatre. It is best to turn up between 7pm and 7.15pm for a prompt start at 7.30pm. We end the evening at 9.30pm, but you can always leave at the tea break in the middle if you prefer.
There is no cost.
I am really looking forward to having you join us. You do not have to "be a Buddhist" or know anything about Buddhism.
Newcomers and total beginners are always welcome. We always give full meditation instruction.
You are also very welcome to join our thriving and friendly Facebook group if you like: https://www.facebook.com/groups/205398687230606/ . Please introduce yourself and comment on there about your life, your situation, and also about these meetings.
You can also look at our website https://hertfordbuddhistgroup.co.uk which has loads of great information including a map of the location and nearby car parks, downloads, meditation recordings and links to books and youtube videos etc.
Some meetings will be more focused on meditation, others on Buddhism. Some will have a lot of talking by the leader, whereas others will have more interaction and discussion.
We like to mix things up a bit to get a bit of variety, so we also rotate the person leading it.
See you soon hopefully!
Keith
p.s. please feel free to message me if you have any questions
- Learn to meditate with us - No charge - No Commitment - Beginners Very WelcomeMillbridge Rooms, , Hertford SG14 1PT
Come along and learn meditation, and fill your life with more meaning, depth, kindness and friendship. We are building a community of like minded people who value these things.
Note that it might say in Meetup that only 1 or 2 people are attending, but a lot of people do not RSVP on Meetup. We normally get between 20 and 30 people turning up.
We meet in person at the Millbridge Rooms opposite the Hertford Theatre. It is best to turn up between 7pm and 7.15pm for a prompt start at 7.30pm. We end the evening at 9.30pm, but you can always leave at the tea break in the middle if you prefer.
There is no cost.
I am really looking forward to having you join us. You do not have to "be a Buddhist" or know anything about Buddhism.
Newcomers and total beginners are always welcome. We always give full meditation instruction.
You are also very welcome to join our thriving and friendly Facebook group if you like: https://www.facebook.com/groups/205398687230606/ . Please introduce yourself and comment on there about your life, your situation, and also about these meetings.
You can also look at our website https://hertfordbuddhistgroup.co.uk which has loads of great information including a map of the location and nearby car parks, downloads, meditation recordings and links to books and youtube videos etc.
Some meetings will be more focused on meditation, others on Buddhism. Some will have a lot of talking by the leader, whereas others will have more interaction and discussion.
We like to mix things up a bit to get a bit of variety, so we also rotate the person leading it.
See you soon hopefully!
Keith
p.s. please feel free to message me if you have any questions
