Study at Uma Centre

Learn to Meditate

Uma Buddhist Centre offers a range of meditation classes, day courses, retreats and study programmes that provide clear instructions on all levels of meditation practice.

The summary below gives an outline of what is available at Uma Centre. Some activities such as the General Programme or basic retreats are ideal for beginners whereas others, such as our Foundation Programme are perfect for those wishing to deepen their experience.

General Programme (GP) Drop-in Classes Come when you can, no need to sign up. Good for beginners as well as those with experience.
Foundation Programme (FP) Study Classes For those who wish to commit to a more structured programme of study to deepen their knowledge and experience.
Day Courses A chance to focus and gain insight into a particular subject for the day.
Day Retreats A good opportunity to be introduced to and immerse yourself in meditation for a day.
Weekend Retreats A good opportunity to be introduced to and immerse yourself in meditation for a weekend.
Books on meditation and Buddhism Books on Buddhism and meditation are available at Uma Centre. You can also use this link to buy books and MP3 downloads online.

Further Reading

"If our mind is peaceful, we will be free from worries and mental discomfort and so we will experience true happiness and relaxation. But if our mind is not peaceful, we will find it very difficult to be happy and relaxed even if we are living in the very best conditions. If we train in meditation, our mind will gradually become more and more peaceful, and we will experience a purer and purer form of happiness. Eventually we will be able to stay happy and positive all the time, even in the most difficult circumstances."

Extract from the Book Transform Your Life by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

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