Courses
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Upcoming courses:
Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC)
'Essentials' Short Course
​Combining the skills of mindfulness and self-compassion, this course provides powerful tools for emotional resilience. Learning to be kinder to ourselves creates a happier inner world and improves our relationships with others.
Research shows that the MSC program enhances mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. It boosts happiness, reduces anxiety and depression, decreases burnout, physical pain, and much more.
The program includes short talks and exercises on the theme; meditations and informal practices designed to be used in daily life.
In MSC 'Essentials' you’ll learn:
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how to stop being so hard on yourself
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how to handle difficult emotions with greater ease
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how to motivate yourself with encouragement rather than criticism
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how to transform difficult relationships
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theory and research behind mindful self-compassion
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how to become your own best teacher
This 'Essentials' Short Course is 9 hours long and is adapted from the full MSC program (which is 25 hours long and covers the themes in greater depth). It covers key teaching points, meditations and exercises on the theme and provides a clear, practical introduction in theory and practice. We plan to offer the full MSC course here at the Buddhist centre in future.
MSC was developed by Christopher K. Germer, PhD, leader in the integration of mindfulness and psychotherapy, and Kristin Neff, PhD, pioneering researcher in the field of self-compassion.
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With Akasati Annie McAuley
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Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) 'Essentials' Short Course
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Six Thursdays starting
January 29th 2026,
at the Brighton Buddhist Centre
10.30am-12.00pm
£170 / 120
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Booking through the
​Akasati Annie has been teaching courses in mindfulness and compassion for many years, in both secular and Buddhist contexts.
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Watch this short video with Annie and her colleagues on the MSC training course.
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Mindfulness-based Compassionate Living (MBCL)
This 8-week course is a further development from the Mindfulness Courses. It complements our Mindfulness-based Wise Awareness Course.
Research shows that training in compassion can bring healthier and happier relationships. We know the negative affects of anxiety and stress are detrimental to health. But it is now known that positive emotions can boost our body’s immunity. People with greater compassion, including self-compassion, are less fearful and have better relationships. They are better able to cope with adversity and take good care of themselves. Compassion benefits both oneself and the people around us.
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We ask all participants to buy the MBCL course handbook:
A Practical Guide to Mindfulness-based Compassionate Living: Living with Heart
by Erik van den Brink and Frits Koster.
The cheapest places we found to buy the book are Blackwells bookshop or on Amazon.
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Upcoming MBCL 8-week courses will appear here
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We have no courses planned at the moment but you are welcome to contact us to find out more about this course.
Concessions A concessionary rate of £125 is available on this course to anyone with genuine need. Please bear in mind that to make our courses viable we need people to pay the full rate. If paying up front is difficult, you may arrange to pay in instalments or discuss your needs. Please contact us to arrange a concession or discuss options.​
Mindfulness to support Long Covid Recovery (MLCR)
This course is a gentle journey into mindfulness. It shows how the ideas and practices support recovery from long Covid. It aims to reduce stress and support wellbeing and health - including mental health. Tune in with your body's needs and make better decisions to manage the wide range of symptoms.
The course is suitable for newcomers and those with prior experience. Sessions last 90 minutes, with a break part-way through.
Sessions are accessible and we encourage an approach of self-care - feel free to join from bed if needed! You are free to engage at whatever level is manageable at the time. Rest and take time out when needed but enjoy being part of a supportive community.
The course includes accessible guided meditations. There is support for home practice if you wish to bring mindfulness into your daily life. We include a course handbook and 'catch-up' videos of the Zoom sessions in case you miss a session. Contact us for information and bookings.
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Chichester University have evaluated this course with positive results.
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Upcoming MLCR 9-week courses will appear here
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We have no courses planned at the moment but you are welcome to contact us to find out more about this course.
Mindfulness-based Wise Awareness (MBWA)
We often think of wisdom as being available only to those with the experience of age. But this is not the case. We can all be wise beyond our years by applying a few simple but profound approaches.
The course draws on two sources for inspiration. Ancient teachings from the Buddhist and other traditions form the background. While modern day research, and Carolyn's science background, illuminate our contemporary understanding.
Course structure
The course creates a safe, supportive environment.
Core components include:
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cultivating mindfulness (becoming present with whatever is happening)
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self-reflection (seeing ourselves with honesty and kindness)
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broadening awareness (seeing a bigger picture helps decision-making)
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managing change and uncertainty (learning to flow with events as they happen)
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compassion and interconnectedness (seeing life's difficulties as part of our shared human experiences)
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approaching difficulties with greater discernment (reducing ‘knee-jerk’ reactions)
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opening to alternative viewpoints (recognising our own biases and conditioning)
The weekly sessions include:
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guided meditations
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short presentations of themes
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discussion, including in small groups
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experiential exercises
We also provide a course handbook and resources to support home practice
Chichester University have evaluated this course with positive results. These show improvements on both Mindfulness and Wisdom scales.
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Upcoming MBWA 9-week courses will appear here
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We have no courses planned at the moment but you are welcome to contact us to find out more about this course.
Concessions A concessionary rate of £125 is available on this course to anyone with genuine need. Please bear in mind that to make our courses viable we need people to pay the full rate. If paying up front is difficult, you may arrange to pay in instalments or discuss your needs. Please contact us to arrange a concession or discuss options.
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