Exploring Buddhism Class

Wednesdays, 7:30pm - 9pm

About this class

Exploring the Buddhist path to enlightenment in more depth, as well as how to apply our understanding practically in modern daily life. Includes preparatory prayers, a teaching and guided meditation.

Some more benefits:

  • Explore Buddhism according to an authentic, living tradition.

  • Find guidance on how to apply these teachings skilfully according to your own current needs and wishes.

  • Learn with, meditate with, and be inspired by other people from all walks of life and levels of experience.

See the below Q&A for more info about our classes.

Class details

📆 When: Wednesdays, 7:30pm - 9pm

Next class break: No class on 28th May

📍 Where: Jangchub Ling Centre

👨‍🏫 Teacher: Gen Kelsang Khechog

£7 each class. Block booking discounts are available. Book your place below.

Current & upcoming class topics

  • Following the book, ‘Heart Jewel’ we will explore how to engage in powerful spiritual practices for creating positive mental energy, or ‘good karma’.

    2nd: Giving Your Happiness to Others

    9th: How to Make Mandala Offerings

    16th: How to Make Water Offerings

    23rd: How to Make Prostrations

    30th: The Easiest Spiritual Practice: Celebrating Happiness

  • Following the book, ‘Heart Jewel’ we will explore how to remove the negative mental energy that causes our suffering and blocks our spiritual progress.

    May 7th: How Buddha Can Help Us Remove Negative Karma

    May 14th: How To Face Mistakes Peacefully

    May 21st: The Power of Positive Action

  • Following the book, ‘Heart Jewel’ we will explore the power of visualisation to supercharge your spiritual practice.

    4th: Making Quick Spiritual Progress Using Visualisation

    11th: Special Advice on How To Meditate

    18th: Using Imagination in Daily Life

    25th: An Introduction to Tantra

The Teacher for this class

The ‘Exploring Buddhism’ class is led by our resident teacher, Gen Kelsang Khechog.

Known for his thoughtful nature, Gen Khechog presents Buddha’s teachings with relatable clarity, showing how to connect these beautiful meditations with the realities of modern daily life.

Questions?

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  • Our classes have three parts:

    Guided meditation

    Every class (except for ‘Friday Night Lectures’) includes a chance to practise meditation. No prior experience is necessary and all the meditations are guided.

    Teaching

    From Buddha’s teachings, these practical talks help us to solve our daily problems and find peace, happiness and, if we wish, a deeper purpose in our busy lives.

    Discussion

    A chance to discuss the topic of the talk and meditation with others during the break over refreshments. No one is ever ‘put on the spot’ and asked to talk in a class. The teacher will normally make time for questions, and will be happy to clarify any points during the class too.

  • Yes. Courses cover a wide variety of topics from simple stress reduction to profound wisdom teachings, but are always taught in an accessible way such that everyone leaves with some practical insight they can use in daily life.

    One exception to this is our monthly ‘Tantra’ class. Please see the Tantra class page for details.

  • No. People from all backgrounds attend JLC to find peace according to their own individual needs and wishes. Everybody is welcome.

  • No special clothing is needed. Our courses do not include any physical exercise and most people choose to sit on chairs, though cushions are also set out for those who prefer to sit on the floor.

  • Other than removing shoes before going in to the meditation room (they can be worn as normal elsewhere) and turning phones off during session, there are no special rules to follow. People are always very pleasantly surprised with just how informal, welcoming and down to earth Jangchub Ling is; you’ll feel right at home in no time.

  • Walk-ins are very welcome. You can pay on arrival (cash/card) or book online in advance. Block booking discounts are available.

  • Centre members can access several of our classes online and we hope to offer online courses in the future too. Please see our ‘membership’ page for a list of online classes.

More questions? We’d love to hear from you!

Bookings

Exploring Buddhism Meditation Class
£7.00

‘Heart Jewel’

After-class refreshments included

Wednesdays 7:30pm - 9pm

Next class break: No class on 28th May

Cost: £7 per class

These classes are included in Regular & Regular Plus membership options