Edinburgh Guided Meditation - Meet Up Group

Summer is a natural time to slow down, reflect and reset. As a result, we may find ourselves longing for deeper meaning beyond the usual busyness and distraction. In this four-week course, we will explore how to make our human life truly meaningful from a Buddhist perspective.

Drawing on the Kadampa Lamrim cycle of meditation, we can learn how to reduce mental distraction, develop a clear sense of direction, and take the essence of our human life. Instead of being preoccupied with external conditions, we discover how to create a rich inner life filled with purpose, peace, stability and deep meaning. The result is that we feel much more fulfilled and can integrate this into our daily lives for our own well-being, to progress spiritually and to improve all our relationships with others.

Week 1: Appreciating Our Life

Week 2: A focused inner world

Week 3: The energy of intention.

Week 4: Improving Relationships

Each class includes 2 guided meditations, a practical teaching, and time for discussion. Meditation is done seated in chairs with the option to sit on a mat and cushion if you prefer.

This course is perfect for anyone wishing to deepen their meditation practice. It is possible to drop-in to any class if you cannot attend the whole course.

After the class there is tea and biscuits in the cafe provided free of charge for those who would like to stay on and discuss the class or their meditation practice.

Fee: £10 per class | £30 for all 4 weeks | members free | Concessions available for those unable to afford the classes.

Join Buddhist nun Kelsang Varahi for a 45 minute lunchtime class to relax and clear your mind. Enjoy a short teaching and two guided meditations to help you develop a happy and positive mind and leave feeling refreshed and recharged for the rest of the day. These classes are based on wisdom from The New Eight Steps to Happiness by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.

Book a place or drop in. Everybody welcome!

Fees: £6 | members free | £8 incl speciality coffee or tea (£1 extra for matcha latte)

Venue: KMC Edinburgh, 172 Leith Walk, EH6 5EA

Join us on Saturday mornings for an hour dedicated to finding happiness within. These classes are based on wisdom from The New Eight Steps to Happiness by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.

During January we will be looking at the basics of meditation in keeping with the meditation challenge theme of the month.

These inspirational teachings can help us to transform our daily life through meditation and mind training. They give us new perspectives so we can mprove our relationships and experience more joy and meaning.

Finishing off in our Cafe with pastries and coffee, everybody is welcome to join us for a perfect start to your weekend.

Teacher: Most weeks the teacher is our resident teacher Gen Tubchen but occasionally the class is covered by other teachers.

Fee: £8 | £11 incl pastry & speciality coffee or tea

Members: free | £3 incl pastry & speciality coffee or tea

Venue: KMC Edinburgh, 172 Leith Walk, EH6 5EA

Free Meditation in the Park ✨

Take a break from the noise of everyday life and join us at Leith Community Croft on Leith Links for a chilled Saturday afternoon guided meditation with Gen Kelsang Tubchen.

No experience needed — just come as you are, bring some friends, and enjoy a chance to relax, reset, and discover a little more calm and happiness inside yourself. 🌿🧘

We will have blankets to sit on but if you have mobility issues please bring a folding chair with you. Suitable for beginners to experienced.

Everyone is Welcome.

Dates:

9, 16, 30 May; 6, 13 & 27 June; 4, 11 & 18 July

No session on 20 June due to ‘River of Peace’ Away Retreat

Timetable:

2.15pm – arrive and get comfy – you will find us next to the Blue ‘Free Meditation’ flag!

2.30 – 3pm: Guided Meditation with Gen Tubchen

Booking:

Please book your free place online if you can (it helps us to know how many people to expect). If you can’t, however, please do just drop by on the day.

Fee:

Free for everyone.