Introductory evenings run on one or two Tuesdays each month from 7.30pm to 9pm. If you are new to this tradition we ask that you attend one of these introductory evenings. Please email or phone to let us know that you would like to come. If a Tuesday evening is not possible for you please email or phone so that we can arrange an alternative time for you to come.
At an introductory evening we give practical instruction in how to meditate and help people to find a suitable posture, which may be sitting in a chair, on a kneeling bench or on a round cushion (zafu). We recommend wearing loose, respectful clothing as tight trousers or anything constricting makes it difficult to sit comfortably.
After the instruction we have a short period of sitting meditation followed by walking meditation which helps to bring the focus of the sitting meditation into activity. The evening finishes with a chance to ask questions about the meditation practice and Buddhist teaching. When the resident Prior is away a senior lay member gives meditation instruction.
After you have attended an introductory evening you are then very welcome to come to any of the scheduled events on the calendar.
