Learning to Meditate
“The object of meditation is to transform oneself, not to have good meditations”
— Urgyen Sangharakshita
Beginners’ Meditation Courses
We run 3 to 4 meditation courses a year.
Our courses are taught in-person in our Centre in Mosta. During the course 3 meditation practices are taught. There are also workshops on developing an efficient meditation posture, deepening practice, working with distraction and the wandering mind.
Between each week students are encouraged to practice at home what they learn each week. Recordings of led meditations are included to support this.
We run these courses on a regular basis. Please email info@maltabuddhistcentre.com to find out when the next course is starting if this is not yet available on our website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be a Buddhist, or interested in becoming a Buddhist, to join a course? Am I welcome if I follow another religion or am not religious?
While we introduce Buddhist ideas on these courses there is no expectation that people attending will be or will become Buddhist. All are welcome.
What benefit will I get from learning to meditate?
It has been shown that meditation has many practical applications; it is a very effective set of tools to work with stress, in preventing stress and depression, living with serious illness and so on.
But it is also worthwhile in and of itself, it leads to positive growth as a human being.
Our courses aim to give people tools to respond creatively, rather than reactively, to the struggles and stresses of everyday life. Our approach is very down-to-earth, we want to help people live well and be a positive presence in the world.
Will meditation help me to relax?
Meditation is a means of understanding our minds – the joys and sorrows of life all come through the mind. Meditation helps us relate to this differently, which can help us to relax, and ultimately lead us to freedom.
Who will be leading the course and what experience do they have?
The courses are led by members of the Triratna Buddhist Order, or those training to join the Order, all of whom have many years of experience in Meditation and Buddhism.
What if I miss a week?
We find that people get the most out of the course when there is continuity in the group. It is best not to miss a week as the course builds on each week. If you know that you will miss a week on an upcoming course and are eager to do the course please contact us on email and we will discuss this with you.
What happens after I’ve completed the Introductory Courses? What next?
Once you’ve completed a meditation course with us, a whole range of events are available to support you in your meditation practice, and to help you to explore how to take it deeper.
Check out our Courses and Events page for other suitable events.
Sangha Morning
Every Saturday morning 10:30 to 13.00 in our Centre in Mosta. The Centre is open from 10.00 so please do arrive before 10.25.
Sangha is a Sanskrit word meaning Community. In particular a community of people connected by a shared practice. A community of likeminded individuals, Sangha is based in friendship especially what we might call spiritual friendship, however you might like to understand the word ‘spiritual’. A fellowship of friends who help and support each other on the journey of discovery, that growing and developing is, essentially.
See our Courses & Events page for details of Sangha Morning