CHESHIRE
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Kelsall Meditation
Group
|
| Venue
Location: |
KELSALL |
| Type
of Group: |
Lead
Meditation |
| Teacher/
Leader: |
Janice
Thompson |
| What
does it cost? |
Donation |
| When
held: |
Daytime
& Evenings - Weekly |
| Contact: |
Janice |
| Phone
No: |
01829
752810 |
| Email: |
rodestreetATyahoo.co.uk |
| Also
offers: |
Spiritual
Development Workshops |
|
I run a weekly lead Meditation
class.
This helps to focus the mind, breathing, being
able to be still, and you are left feeling
calm and refreshed. |
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| Back
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Sunshine
Meditation Class
|
| Venue
Location: |
GATLEY,
CHEADLE |
| Type
of Group: |
Meditation,
Personal Development, Healing, Spiritual. |
| Teacher/
Leader: |
Ladan
Ratcliffe |
| What
does it cost? |
£6 |
| When
held: |
Evenings
- Weekly |
| Contact: |
Ladan |
| Phone
No: |
07855
535016 |
| Email: |
ladan.ratcliffeATntlworld.com |
| Website: |
www.hairhealthandheaven.co.uk |
| Also
offers: |
Many
different therapies... Theta
healing, angel healing, etc, also Meditation
Workshops, and I organise Spiritual
Retreats in the North West. |
|
At the weekly meditaion groups I offer,
we are all working at such a fast pace
to ascension.
We aim to heal Mother Earth in our
process whilst healing ourselves too
- it is a phenomenal experience and most of
the meditations we do are breathtaking, as
we work so closely to God.
I have been working with higher energies for
about 17 years and wish to help guide
others to ascension. |
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| Back
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Odiyana
Buddhist Centre
|
| Venue
Locations: |
WARRINGTON,
NORTHWICH, CHESTER, CREWE, KNUTSFORD & SANDBACH |
| Type
of Group: |
Meditation |
| Teacher/
Leader: |
Various
- different for each branch. |
| What
does it cost? |
£5 |
| When
held: |
Evenings
- Weekly |
| Contact: |
Julie
Knott |
| Phone
No: |
07725
516391 |
| Email: |
epcATmeditationincheshire.org |
| Website: |
www.meditationincheshire.org |
| Also
offers: |
Day
courses, retreats and teachings. |
|
Our aim is to teach people how
to find happiness within their mind rather
than having to rely on external conditions.
We are a registered charity and all teachers
are unpaid volunteers. We only charge to cover
room hire and transport. |
|
| Back
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Circle
of Meditation
|
| Venue
Location: |
WIDNES |
| Type
of Group: |
Meditation
and Spiritual Development |
| Teacher/
Leader: |
Alesha |
| What
does it cost? |
£6 |
| When
held: |
Daytime
& Evenings - Weekly |
| Contact: |
Alesha |
| Phone
No: |
0151
510 0299 |
| Email: |
aleshaATsoulconcept.co.uk |
| Website: |
www.soulconcept.info |
| Also
offers: |
Reiki
Training, Soul Contract Courses,
Chakra Transformations, Ascension
Classes, Channelling and a full range of
healing and coaching sessions. |
|
The
Circle of Meditation has been designed
to bring like minded people together
of all abilities, to expand spiritually, mentally,
emotionally, and physically.
With the opportunity to feel deeply connected
and united with the Divine.
This type of meditation class is ideally suited
to people who are on their spiritual path and
want to expand their consciousness.
The classes are run as a small and intimate
group with an emphasis on sharing,
support and confidentiality
in Widnes.
The meditations are guided and supportive
with the use of astrological influences, soul
contract energies, energies of the day, spirit, channelled
guidance and specific light body processes
and clearing healing techniques. |
|
| Back
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Light &
Sound Meditation
|
| Venue
Location : |
HALE
BARNS |
| Type
of Group: |
Meditation
and discussion of experiences and philosophy of
oneness. |
| Teacher/
Leader: |
Mark
Abadi |
| What
does it cost? |
£33
for 4 weeks |
| When
held: |
Evenings
- Weekly |
| Contact: |
Mark
Abadi |
| Phone
No: |
07773
284966 |
| Email: |
markATmarkabadi.com |
| Website: |
www.syntonium.com/pages/
meditation/meditation-classes.php |
| Also
offers: |
Holistic
therapy service as well as individual spiritual
life coaching either remotely or in person. |
|
These
sessions are designed to provide you with a space
to be yourself within and potentially move
onto working with the subtle nature of creation
manifesting through light and sound.
As
well as the lengthy guided group meditation,
the course will include group discussion and
exercises on:
Meditation Postures and positions
Breathing techniques
Mantras - sounds and effects
Physiology - Chakras, Auras and Auric
Hygiene
Environmental - Clearing Space for
change
Philosophy of consciousness
Advancing your meditation - discovering
your true self |
|
| Back
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Hope
Centre (Manchester)
|
| Venue
Location: |
SALE |
| Type
of Group: |
Meditation
Group |
| Teacher/
Leader: |
Various |
| What
does it cost? |
First
Meditation FREE -
then
£3 Evening, or £2 Lunchtime |
| When
held: |
Daytime
& Evenings |
| Contact: |
Hope
Centre |
| Phone
No: |
0161
973 9130 |
| Email: |
manchesterATlightofhope.co.uk |
| Website: |
www.lightofhope.co.uk |
| Also
offers: |
Healing,
Workshops, Ascended Masters Spiritual Teaching |
|
Guided Meditation, session lasts about
half an hour followed by refreshments
& optional chat. |
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CUMBRIA
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The
'Exploring Buddhism' Carlisle Group
|
| Venue
Location: |
CARLISLE |
| Type
of Group: |
The
Theravada Thai Forest Monks Lineage |
| Teacher/
Leader: |
Various |
| What
does it cost? |
No
charge, but donations are welcome which go towards
the teachers & room expenses |
| When
held: |
Evenings
- Weekly |
| Contact: |
Jean
Nelson |
| Phone
No: |
01228
546259 |
| Email: |
edwardnelson304ATbtinternet.com |
| Also
Offers: |
Introductory
talks and Meditation from
other lineages within Cumbria and
the Scottish Borders. A
monk from Harnham Monastery,
Nr Belsay, Newcastle and a lay teacher
visit the group once a month. |
|
The
group meets at The Botcherby Community Center,
Victoria Road (off Warwick Road and
J43 of M6).
We meet each Wednesday night
at 7/7.15 to 9.00 pm.
Exceptions are when there is a special visitor
- usually from Harnham Monastery - on a Tuesday.
The group is for introducing Buddha's Teachings
on a practical and down to earth level
so they can be easily integrated into our
ordinary daily life and relationships.
People are welcome to participate in any part of the
session, and no experience of meditation or
Buddhism is required.
For further details of our Term
Programme contact Jean Nelson. |
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| Back
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Buddhist
Group of Kendal
|
| Venue
Location: |
KENDAL
- Fellside Centre, Lower Fellside, Kendal,
LA9 4NH. Entrance on Sepulchre Lane - please
use main (top) door, down stone steps. |
| Type
of Group: |
Meditation |
| Teacher/
Leader: |
Teachers
are authorised by the Theravada Sangha (community)
of Buddhist Monks. |
| What
does it cost? |
No
charge - but if you wish to make a donation
towards room hire you are welcome to do so. |
| When
held: |
Monthly
on Sundays (2.00 - 4.30pm)
Dates in 2011/12: Nov 6, Dec
- No meeting, Jan 8, Feb 12, Mar 11, Apr 1, May
13, Jun 10, Jul 15, Aug 12, Sept 9, Oct 7, Nov
4, Dec - No meeting.
|
Contact: |
BGKT |
| Phone
No: |
01539
729793 |
Email: |
bgktATetherway.net |
| Website: |
www.communigate.co.uk/lakes/
buddhistgroupofkendal/ |
|
|
This
small Theravada Buddhist Group holds monthly
meetings on Sunday afternoons.
Teachings are given by authorised teachers
according to Theravada Buddhism (as
practised in Sri Lanka, Burma, Cambodia, Laos and
Thailand).
The meetings last from 2.00 to 4.30pm
and activities include meditation, talks,
discussion and tea.
These are open meetings to which all are welcome.
There are no charges.
|
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GREATER
MANCHESTER
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Manchester
Kagyu
Ling Buddhist Centre
|
| Venue
Location: |
CHORLTON |
| Type
of Group: |
Buddhist
Meditation Classes |
| Teacher/
Leader: |
Various |
| What
does it cost? |
£3/£5
per session |
| When
held: |
Daytime
& Evenings - Weekly |
| Contact: |
Kamani
Wijeyesekera |
| Phone
No: |
0161
850 4450 |
| Email: |
manchesterATdechen.org |
| Website: |
www.dechen.org/manchester |
|
Meditation
Classes -
Wednesdays 8pm and Saturdays
11am
The
weekly meditation classes provide
an introduction to two types of Buddhist meditation.
To begin with the class engages in guided
calm-abiding meditation through which one
can develop a stable, clear and peaceful state
of mind.
The reflective meditation consists
of brief explanation of a key Buddhist topic,
followed by a period of individual contemplation.
All welcome.
|
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Manchester
FISU Meditation
|
| Venue
Location: |
MANCHESTER |
| Type
of Group: |
Meditation
Courses & Techniques |
| Teacher/
Leader: |
Peter
Mayes |
| What
does it cost? |
No
charge |
| When
held: |
Daytime & Evenings - on demand |
| Contact: |
Rajesh
Ananda |
| Phone
No: |
0208
523 3133 |
| Email: |
coursesATfisu.org |
| Website: |
www.fisu.org |
| Also
offers: |
Counselling and
stress management courses, also for depression. |
|
|
Our unique and personally
prescribed Meditation and Spiritual practices
are enjoyed by thousands of individuals in various
countries.
Regardless of colour, creed or culture,
we are united in the Heart - for
it is the Unfoldment of the Heart that is achieved
through Meditation which brings that unity!
|
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Manchester
Meditation
|
| Venue
Locations: |
MIDDLETON,
MANCHESTER, ROCHDALE, OLDHAM & BURY |
| Type
of Group: |
Meditation
Gathering |
| Teacher/
Leader: |
Gail
McPhillips |
| What
does it cost? |
£5 |
| When
held: |
Evenings - monthly |
| Contact: |
Gail |
| Phone
No: |
07931
317497 |
| Email: |
opelskiesATopelskies.com |
| Website: |
www.opelskies.com |
| Also
offers: |
A range of natural healing energy practices
and a variety of workshops. |
|
|
Meditation Gathering on the Last
Friday of the Month.
Open to all levels and abilities,
meditating on breath.
|
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Manchester
Manchester
Chan Group
|
| Venue
Location: |
MANCHESTER |
| Type
of Group: |
Chan
(Chinese Zen) Group
All welcome, whether beginners or experienced,
Buddhist or non-Buddhist, |
| Teacher/
Leader: |
Simon
Child |
| What
does it cost? |
No
Charge |
| When
held: |
Thursday
Evenings - weekly |
| Contact: |
Simon
Child |
| Phone
No: |
0161
761 1945 |
| Email: |
manchesterATwesternchanfellowship.org |
| Website: |
www.westernchanfellowship.org/manchester-chan.html |
| Also
offers: |
We
are affiliated with the Western
Chan Fellowship www.westernchanfellowship.org
which organises longer residential retreats and
Chan groups at various locations across
the UK. |
|
| The
Manchester Chan group meets weekly for
Chan (Chinese Zen) meditation
and discussion. Meditation instruction
is available for newcomers. Our website
shows our typical schedule.
Simon Child, Chuan-fa Jing-hong,
is a fully authorised teacher of Chan
(Chinese Zen Buddhism), having received
Dharma Transmission from Chan Master Sheng-yen
in the Linji (Rinzai) and Caodong (Soto) lineages.
We also hold occasional day retreats
which provide an opportunity for longer periods
of meditation and also for personal interview with
the teacher.
Refer to our website for dates and arrangements. |
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LANCASHIRE
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Devi Meditation
|
| Venue
Location: |
Whittle-le-Woods,
CHORLEY |
| Type
of Group: |
Regular
Meditation Workshops & Progressive Meditation
Courses meeting for 2 hrs per month at weekend
for 5 months. |
| Teacher/
Leader: |
Devi
Fraser-Lewis |
| What
does it cost? |
Varies |
| When
held: |
Workshops
held monthly. Meditation courses start each January
& June. Contact for details. |
| Contact: |
Devi |
| Phone
No: |
07940
594374 |
| Email: |
debbiedoesyogaAThotmail.co.uk |
| Website: |
www.debbiedoesyoga.co.uk |
| Also
offers: |
Reiki,
Ear Candling, Indian Head Massage, Yoga Therapy,
Private Yoga Tuition, Yoga & Meditation Classes,
BWY Foundation Courses. |
|
Devi
is a British Wheel of Yoga
qualified Yoga & Meditation teacher who
has been practicing yoga since 1978 and teaching it
since 1999. She is on the BWY NW Regional Committee
& Secretary of Preston Yoga Group.
Devi runs regular meditation workshops
and courses with herself
and visiting teachers. |
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Preston
Serene Reflection Meditation Group
|
| Venue
Location: |
PRESTON |
| Type
of Group: |
Zen
Meditation Group |
| Teacher/
Leader: |
Yes |
| What
does it cost? |
No
Charge |
| When
held: |
Tuesday
Evenings - Weekly |
| Contact: |
Chris
Richardson |
| Phone
No: |
01772
863232 |
| Email: |
serenereflectionATgooglemail.com |
| Website: |
www.prestonserenereflection.org.uk |
| Also
offers: |
Regular
talks by a senior monk of the Order of Buddhist
Contemplatives, and short retreats. |
|
Meditation
instruction (Soto Zen) for beginners;
sitting and walking meditation together;
Buddhist readings and discussion.
Before and after meditation there is usually a short
recitation of Buddhist Scriptures in English
and an incense offering.
The Group is supported by Lay Ministers
of the Order of Buddhist Contemplatives
and by Rev Oriana LaChance, a senior
monk at Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey, who visits regularly
to give Dharma Talks and to lead
short retreats. |
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A
Day of Zen - Kannon-ji
|
| Venue
Location: |
Bilsbarrow,
PRESTON |
| Type
of Group: |
Zen
Meditation Group |
| Teacher/
Leader: |
Genshin
Sensei |
| What
does it cost? |
No
charge |
| When
held: |
Daytime
- Weekly |
| Contact: |
Genshin
Sensei |
| Phone
No: |
01995
640346 |
| Email: |
kannonji.templeATgmail.com |
|
Genshin Sensei is a fully qualified
successor of the renowned Zenmaster
Genpo Roshi from the USA.
She returned to England after receiving the Dharma
Transmission and set up a small home
temple, Kannon-ji, in Bilsborrow,
near Preston. Her condition is fragile
due to a stroke, but she is ready to receive
students.
Meetings are on Saturday morning
at 11am, or by individual
appointment.
Make an appointment by emailing Genshin
Sensei. The postcode is PR3 0RL. |
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MERSEYSIDE
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Insight
Sangha
|
| Venue
Location: |
HUYTON |
| Type
of Group: |
Meditation, Reiki, Yoga, Mindfulness practices,
Mantra, Chanting, Study. |
| Teacher/
Leader: |
No
- meet for mutual interest. |
| What
does it cost? |
Suggested
donation £5 per session |
| When
held: |
Evenings
- Weekly |
| Contact: |
Alan
Crawford & Denise O'Hara |
| Phone
No. |
07788
247135 |
| Email: |
alanrosskitwanacrawfordAThotmail.co.uk |
| Website: |
http://thefringedweller.tumblr.com/Meditation |
| Also
offers: |
Insight
Meditation, Mindfulness, Loving Kindness Meditation,
Healing Circle. |
|
A
weekly meditation class for like-minded
individuals, in a relaxing space with candles,
incense and soft music.
Each week we begin with a guided
meditation to help us calm the
mind and uncover the inner peace
and clarity that lies below our
stresses and worries. We then read and discuss
a short excerpt from a text on
meditation, Buddhism, mindfulness or
spirituality. We then complete a Loving
Kindness meditation to develop love,
empathy and compassion towards
ourselves and others and end
with a 'Healing Circle',
sending positive intentions for loved ones
in need.
Reiki treatments or gentle, mindful
yoga available.
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Stonewater
Zen Liverpool |
| Venue
Location: |
LIVERPOOL |
| Type
of Group: |
Zen Meditation |
| Teacher/
Leader: |
David
Shoji Scott |
| What
does it cost? |
Suggested
donation £3 per session |
| When
held: |
Two
Mornings & Two
Evenings a week |
| Contact: |
David
Scott |
| Email: |
adminATstonewaterzen.org |
| Website: |
www.stonewaterzen.org |
|
|
We are a Zen group in the lineage
of the late Taizan Maezumi Roshi,
a Japanese Zen Master recognised by both the Rinzai
and Soto schools of Zen.
The Liverpool group consists of
lay practitioners from all around Merseyside, and
we meet for meditation several times a week,
primarily on Wednesday evenings at 7.00pm.
Newcomers are always welcome to join us
for meditation especially at our twice-monthly
introductory sessions. |
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NORTH WALES
Sorry
- we currently have no Meditation Classes or Groups listed for
North Wales..
Try the
Spiritual Develpment page instead.
WIRRAL
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Experience Harmony
|
| Venue
Location: |
WALLASEY |
| Type
of Group: |
Meditation and Personal Development |
| Teacher/
Leader: |
Colin |
| What
does it cost? |
£5 |
| When
held: |
Evenings
- Fortnightly |
| Contact: |
Collette
Jackson |
| Phone
No: |
07856
606350 |
| Email: |
colette.jacksonATexperience-harmony.com |
| Website: |
www.experience-harmony.com |
| Also
offers: |
Holistic
Therapies and Retreat breaks |
|
Our
philosophy is well being through
relaxation and personal development.
Bringing together mind body and spirit in harmony.
Colin has practised spiritual
guidance for 15 years and has conducted meditation
and relaxation one to one, small groups and large
conference settings.
Colette is a qualified holistic
therapist and has practised for 16 years in private
practice and within the local hospitals. |
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Wirral Meditation
Centre
|
| Venue
Location: |
CLAUGHTON |
| Type
of Group: |
Meditation |
| Teacher/
Leader: |
Paul |
| What
does it cost? |
£5
(Conc. £4) |
| When
held: |
Evenings
- Monthly |
| Contact: |
Paul |
| Phone
No: |
0151
342 7611 |
| Email: |
samadhi55ATyahoo.com |
| Website: |
www.wirral-meditation.co.uk |
|
| Informal
Monthly Meditation Evenings - open
to both experienced meditators and
those new to meditation. therefore
instruction in Mantra Meditation is
available if you wish.
The evening is divided into two sessions...
In the first half there is a short 15 minute
introduction, followed by a 30 minute sitting
- after which we have a 15 minute break. (If you are
new to meditation, this will usually be enough for you.)
If you are more experienced you can
stay for the 2nd half which is a
further 45 minutes
Please see my website for Times and Venue details.
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Kailash
Buddhist Centre Meditation Classes |
| Venue
Locations: |
WALLASEY
The Grange, Grove Road (Monday) BEBINGTON
Bebington Civic Centre (Monday)
BIRKENHEAD Kailash Centre, 74 Bidston Road (Tuesday)
HESWALL Friends Meeting House (Wednesday)
HOYLAKE Community Centre, Hoyle Rd (Thurs) |
| Type
of Group: |
Meditation
classes |
| Teacher/
Leader: |
Various |
| What
does it cost? |
£5
per class |
| When
held: |
Daytime
& Evening classes available,
Please see website for class times. |
| Contact: |
Jane
Chan |
| Phone
No: |
0151
652 2210 |
| Mobile
No: |
07747
032572 |
| Email: |
infoATmeditationinwirral.org.uk |
| Website: |
www.meditationinwirral.org.uk |
| Also
offers: |
A Daytime Meditation Class at the Green Community
Shop, Christchurch Rd, Oxton, on Wednesday from
12.00 -12.45pm. These classes cost £1.
A more in depth study and meditation class is available
on Saturdays from 9.30am - 1pm. This is
particularly suitable for those who wish
to make progress along the Buddhist Spiritual Path.
Please contact us for details. |
|
| These
classes are run by a local Buddhist group for
the benefit of local people.
Meditation is something everyone can learn to
do. Please just come and be yourself, Everyone
Welcome!
The
teachers and assistants give their
time freely on a voluntary basis. If you you
would like to volunteer some of your time to help out
at the centre please phone and speak to Sue.
All funds raised at the classes are used to cover room
hire, publicity and the costs of our residential
centre at 74 Bidston Road, Oxton, Birkenhead.
Classes consist of two guided
meditations, a talk by the teacher on developing our
positive states of mind, a discussion, questions and
answers, and tea and biscuits.
The classes are on a drop in basis, no need to book,
you are free to attend as many or few of the classes
as you wish.
By developing a more positive outlook,
we can improve the quality of our life and
gain great power to help others. |
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