Young Adults (18 to 29)
Schedule
Guided Meditation
Short Talk on Topic
Contemplation Meditation
Refreshments and Q&A
Young Adults (18 to 29)
Less Stress, More Peace: The Simple Habit That Changes Everything
Life moves fast. Between deadlines, social media, and the pressure to have everything figured out, it’s no wonder our minds feel uncomfortable and unhappy.
But what if there was a way to shift your perspective and feel more connected—not just to yourself, but to the world around you?
Buddhist meditation isn’t just about calming your thoughts—it’s about expanding your awareness. It helps you step back, see the bigger picture, and develop a deeper sense of purpose. Instead of getting stuck in cycles of stress and self-doubt, you learn to cultivate wisdom, compassion, and resilience.
As Buddhist teacher Geshe Kelsang Gyatso says:
“We often say, ‘my mind, my mind,’ but if someone were to ask us, ‘What is your mind?’ we would have no correct answer. This is because we do not understand the nature and function of the mind correctly.”
Most of us have never been taught how to manage our thoughts or emotions, let alone how to understand our place in the world. But when we train our minds through meditation, we gain the ability to look beyond our personal worries and start engaging with life in a more meaningful way.
Meditation isn’t about escaping reality—it’s about engaging with it more fully.
The best part? You don’t need hours of practice or a mountain retreat to start seeing the benefits. Just a few minutes a day can shift your mindset and help you feel more connected to yourself, others, and the world.
So why not give it a try? Your mind—and your future self—will thank you.
What Are the Benefits of Meditation?
Practicing meditation—even for just a few minutes a day—can help you:
✅ Reduce stress & anxiety – Quiet the mental noise and feel more at ease.
✅ Gain control over your thoughts – Stop overthinking and break free from negative cycles.
✅ See the bigger picture – Move beyond personal worries and develop a greater sense of purpose.
✅ Improve focus & productivity – Strengthen your attention span and get more done with less mental exhaustion.
✅ Boost emotional resilience – Handle life’s ups and downs with greater wisdom.
✅ Develop compassion & connection – Understand others more deeply and build stronger relationships.
✅ Feel happier & more at peace – Appreciate life as it is, rather than constantly chasing the next thing.
Booking Information
- Classes run for 4 weeks on Wednesday Evenings 6.30-7.45pm
- Book an individual class or the series online or just turn up and pay with cash or card on the door.
- If you book online just say your name on arrival.
- Classes are free to members please type MEMBER as the discount code when you book.
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