peace of mind: meditation events
These courses and day retreats will give practical training that can help ease stress and address issues of trauma in a gentle, healing and empowering way. You will be carefully guided in working with your mind, body and emotions through thoroughly tried and tested practices.
We do not promise a quick fix but we believe meditation has something truly substantial to offer in the process of managing stress accumulated through the military experience, and can be supportive in healing from PTSD. We warmly welcome veterans and their partners and families who are interested in this work, and are happy to talk with you about what events may be most appropriate and helpful for you.
Our meditation courses and days are held in safe, comfortable venues and include a warm welcome. We also provide good food!
Places on these upcoming events in 2012 are limited in numbers. To avoid disappointment, please contact us, using the PARTICIPANTS APPLICATION FORM buttons below to book your place. We are currently asking for donations from participants to help sustain the project, as we are currently low on funds, but please do not let a personal lack of funds stop you from participating, we have free bursary places on every event.
SUNDAY 10.30am - 5.00pm
03 MARCH 2013
Day retreat for veterans and Service-people
(more info and to book)
On these day retreats you will have the opportunity to learn meditations that help you find your own calm centre and inner resources.
We offer supportive and respectful training in deep relaxation, meditation and mindfulness-based stress reduction, giving you skills to relax more deeply, manage stress and begin to heal the invisible wounds of war, in the company of a small group of other veterans. These day retreats are very welcoming and friendly, and include honest conversation and a tasty home-cooked lunch.
You can book a place for any or all of these days. If you would like to come along regularly we welcome you to do so. Please book your place in advance via the application form below
West London Buddhist Centre, 94 Westbourne Park Villas, London W2 5EB
Cost: there is no charge for these meditation days.
We are a small project thus far, and donations help us to cover costs and sustain the project. Suggested donations are: £20 for the day if you are working, £5 if you are not working. We do not want lack of funds to prevent anyone from coming along - there are free places for those who need them. Please visit the donations page if you would like to donate online.
SUNDAY 10.30am - 5.00pm
07 APRIL 2013
Day retreat for veterans and Service-people
(more info and to book)
On these day retreats you will have the opportunity to learn meditations that help you find your own calm centre and inner resources.
We offer supportive and respectful training in deep relaxation, meditation and mindfulness-based stress reduction, giving you skills to relax more deeply, manage stress and begin to heal the invisible wounds of war, in the company of a small group of other veterans. These day retreats are very welcoming and friendly, and include honest conversation and a tasty home-cooked lunch.
You can book a place for any or all of these days. If you would like to come along regularly we welcome you to do so. Please book your place in advance via the application form below
West London Buddhist Centre, 94 Westbourne Park Villas, London W2 5EB
Cost: there is no charge for these meditation days.
We are a small project thus far, and donations help us to cover costs and sustain the project. Suggested donations are: £20 for the day if you are working, £5 if you are not working. We do not want lack of funds to prevent anyone from coming along - there are free places for those who need them. Please visit the donations page if you would like to donate online.
SEVEN MONDAYS 10.30am - 12.30pm
29 OCTOBER - 10 DECEMBER 2012
'Peace of Mind': Meditation sessions for military veterans and homecoming service-people led by the Peace of Mind Project team members Catherine Powell and Ali Ross. Newcomers and regulars all welcome.
(more info and to book)
In these friendly sessions you will have the opportunity to learn meditations that help you find your own calm centre and inner resources. Supportive and respectful training in deep relaxation, meditation and mindfulness-based stress reduction, giving you skills to relax more deeply, manage stress and begin to heal the invisible wounds of war, in the company of a group of other veterans. Meditations are led by Catherine Powell, with therapeutic support for the group from Ali Ross.
No previous meditation experience is needed. We encourage you to come along regularly if you can: the benefits of meditation deepen with regular practice, and meditating in a group is generally very supportive
West London Buddhist Centre, 94 Westbourne Park Villas, London W2 5EB
Cost: £5 per session or £25 if you commit to the whole course. If you do not have this available to you please contact us. We do not want lack of funds to prevent anyone from attending.
