Calm and Clarity - An Introductory Course in Insight Meditation
Bristol Central Quaker Meeting House
Bristol United Kingdom
Calm and Clarity An Introductory Course in Insight Meditation
Bristol Insight Meditation is offering a four week introductory course in Insight Meditation on Wednesday evenings 15, 22, 29 Oct and Tuesday evening 4th November 2025.
The aim of this short course is to introduce people to the basics of Insight Meditation enough to confidently get started. The course covers the practicalities of posture, breathing, sitting and walking meditation as well as explorations of the experience of Insight Meditation and how it can be beneficial for ourselves and for others.
Please note that although mindfulness is an important element, the course is an Insight Meditation course and not a mindfulness course.
Although the course is primarily for those new to meditation, we also welcome those who wish to refresh, restart or gain confidence in their meditation practice.
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Comments from past participants:
"I loved the wonderful friendly atmosphere you created, the many inspiring forms of practice and ideas, and the absolute peace and feeling of support within the group". Former participant Oct 24
"It brought me back to how beneficial meditation can be. It helped me reframe the practice as a treat rather than a chore. And it introduced me to the idea of community rather than solo practice." Former participant Oct 24
"Even though I had meditated before it was very useful to go over the basics. I feel it has helped with my motivation to practice". Former participant Oct 24
The Teacher
The course is facilitated by Mike Baker a long-time member of Bristol Insight Meditation. Mike has been practising Insight Meditation for several decades and is a former trustee of Bristol Insight Meditation. In 2017 he completed the Committed Practitioners Programme with Bodhi College and is currently training to become a Community Dharma Leader under the direction of Gaia House Teacher Council. His major inspiration comes from the teachings of Early Buddhism and he currently has interests in a fully inclusive and socially engaged Buddhism.
Please contact Mike at bristolinsightmeditation@gmail.com if you wish to find out more or to discuss your suitability for this course.
Dates: Wednesday evenings 15th, 22nd, 29th October and Tuesday 5th November 2025
Time: 7.15 9.15
Venue: Central Quaker Meeting House, Champion Square, Bristol BS2 9DB.
Cost: £24.00 (waged), £12.00 (low income or unwaged).
We do not wish for anyone to be turned away because of lack of financial means so some bursary places are available. Please contact Mike bristolinsightmeditation@gmail.com |
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Bristol Central Quaker Meeting House
Champion Square
Bristol BS2 9BD
United Kingdom
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Dates
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| Start: | Wednesday 15 Oct 2025 19:15 | | End: | Tuesday 04 Nov 2025 21:15 |
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| Minimum Age: 18 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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Accessibility
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The venue has full accessibility including accessible toilets. If you wish to discuss any aspect of accessibility at the venue please contact Mike at bristolinsightmeditation@gmail.com
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