Wisdom
Mindfulness-based Wise Awareness (MBWA)
Open to people who have completed an 8-week mindfulness course or have an established mindfulness meditation practice.
Annie and Carolyn have drawn on their many years of mindfulness practice and teaching, as well as Carolyn's background in science, in developing this exciting new course.
Training in wisdom improves our capacity for a broader perspective, helping us to navigate life's challenges.
The benefits can be found in better understanding our views and emotional responses to events. We are able to self-reflect and make decisions with clarity, and be more fully equipped to manage change and uncertainty.
Contact us if you have any further queries.
"a journey of real discovery...a mind-expanding and connecting experience that will stay with me for a long time"
Mindfulness-based Wise Awareness (MBWA)
Online course
With Annie Akasati McAuley &
Dr Carolyn Drake (Karuna Hridaya)
10-week course (includes orientation and 'retreat' session)
Thursday 12 May 2022, 7.00-9.15pm
Cost: £120 / £90 concessions & low wage
Includes course handbook & guided audio meditations.
Course presented in conjunction with the Brighton Buddhist Centre.
Stop press: We are pleased to announce that Chichester University will be doing a research study to evaluate the benefits of this online MBWA course. Based on the positive feedback we have received so far, we are confident that benefits will be apparent! Participation in the study is optional, however we hope our participants will wish to join this unique project.
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Link takes you to the Brighton Buddhist Centre website
Mindfulness-based Wise Awareness (MBWA)
In-person course
With Annie Akasati McAuley &
Dr Carolyn Drake (Karuna Hridaya)
At the Brighton Buddhist Centre
17 Tichborne Street, Brighton, BN1 1UR
10-week course (includes orientation and 'retreat' session)
Thursday 22nd September 2022, 9:45 am - 12:00 pm
Cost: £160 / £120 concessions & low wage
Includes course handbook & guided audio meditations.
Course presented in conjunction with the Brighton Buddhist Centre.
Book Here
Link takes you to the Brighton Buddhist Centre website
Concessions
We offer places at the concessionary rate to anyone with genuine need and will not question your circumstances. 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 need with us.
Please contact us to arrange a concession or discuss options.
Joining online courses
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Courses are conducted via 'Zoom' which is available for desktop, laptop or smart phone. See here for information on setting up and using Zoom.
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Please use a desktop or laptop if possible. This makes it possible to view all participants at the same time.
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Position your device on a flat surface, such as a table top, to ensure it remains stable during the session.
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Full details are provided on booking and support is given to set up where needed.
"Wonder is the beginning of wisdom" Socrates
What can I expect from a wise awareness course?
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A further development from the Mindfulness Courses which complements the Mindfulness-based Compassionate Living Course (MBCL).
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Draws on both the Buddhist roots of mindfulness and contemporary science for practical ways of working effectively with the challenges and flux of life.
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Sessions include opportunities for reflection and discussion, drawing on the wisdom already present within the group.
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Conducted in a friendly and open atmosphere to encourage sharing and relationship building.
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Learn to use meditation and practices designed to develop greater awareness and confidence.
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Support in developing and maintaining your own home practice.
"over-reached my expectations"
"Interesting, inspiring, introduced me to new practices. The enthusiasm of you both as leaders was really special and infectious."
"It was very useful and enjoyable. It gave me new tools to improve my life and mental well-being."