Our resident teacher, Grant Rix, will again be teaching throughout the year, as summarised in the table below. Course details follow the table, and more details will be provided as they become available.
For those unable to attend in person, these classes will be available via Zoom using the link below or in the calendar entry.
Occasionally, classes may be rearranged or cancelled, so please check our calendar for the latest information.
📅 Tuesdays, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
🙏 Entry by dana (donation)
🧘 All are welcome!
📹 Zoom link
| Course | Title | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nurturing Peace: Dharma Classes for Mindful Living | 4-Feb | 11-Mar |
| 2 | Cultivating an Open Heart: The Brahma Viharas and Interconnectedness in Troubling Times | 29-Apr | 24-Jun |
| 3 | Nurturing Peace | 8-Jul | 16-Sep |
| 4 | Nurturing Peace | 7-Oct1 | 9-Dec |
Nurturing Peace: Dharma Classes for Mindful Living
Explore the art and science of cultivating peace and harmony in an uncertain world. Drawing upon the great traditions of Buddha-Dharma and modern science, each class will support your meditation practice, with a focus on mindfulness, compassion, and interconnectedness. Each session includes guided meditation to centre the mind, insightful Dharma teachings to inspire the heart, and a welcoming space for Q&A to support your personal understanding. Whether you are new to meditation or seeking to enrich your practice, these classes offer a sanctuary to nurture peace within yourself and for the benefit of others. Join us to awaken to a life of greater presence, compassion, and connection.
Cultivating an Open Heart: The Brahma Viharas and Interconnectedness in Troubling Times
We live in a time of great uncertainty—social, environmental, and global challenges can leave us feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of how to respond. Yet the Dharma reminds us that even in difficult times, we can turn toward what is good, true, and life-affirming.
In these classes, we’ll explore the Brahma Viharas—loving-kindness, compassion, appreciative joy, and equanimity—as vital resources for meeting the world with an open heart. Rather than passive states, these qualities are deeply engaged ways of being that help us move beyond despair, reconnect with our innate capacity for care, and find the strength to act wisely.
At the core of these teachings is the truth of interconnectedness—that we are not separate from each other, from the more-than-human world, or from the conditions that shape our lives. As we deepen our felt sense of kinship with all beings, we begin to see that our practice is not just for ourselves but for the wellbeing of the whole.
Through meditation, reflection, and discussion, we’ll cultivate a resilience of heart that allows us to meet these times—not with fear or avoidance, but with clarity, courage, and a renewed sense of purpose.
Nurturing Peace
These classes will focus on timeless methods for nurturing peace, practising compassion, and awakening wisdom. The aspiration is for each class to be responsive to those who attend and as such, each class is open to practitioners of all levels, from complete beginners to well-seasoned peace nurturers.
Together we will meditate, dialogue, and foster contemplative enquiry, with a view to growing a supportive community of people practising together with a shared desire of nurturing peace, kindness, and compassion for the benefit of all.