Meetings

Wednesday night meetings winter 2026

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These are the subjects for our regular Wednesday evening meetings. See Meditation classes in 2026 and Introduction to Buddhism classes in 2026 for our introductory classes. We will be starting a series on the steps of the Eightfold Path, the core practice of Buddhism.

07 Jan Closed
14 Jan Dedication ceremony and planning
21 Jan Practice discussion
28 Jan Sutta – grounds for laziness and energy

04 Feb Introduction to meditation
11 Feb The Eightfold path: Understanding
18 Feb Practice discussion
25 Feb Puja

04 Mar Eightfold Path: Intention
11 Mar Eightfold Path: Speech
18 Mar Practice discussion
25 Mar Puja

For venue details see Meetings.

Introduction to meditation courses 2025

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We have a range of days, times and formats for meditation classes over the rest of the year, so hopefully there is something to suit everyone.

The two-part classes in September/October and November introduce a key meditation each afternoon. The first will look at mindfulness – what it really is and how to use it. The second introduces the metta bhavana meditation, used for building goodwill and emotional stability. The slightly longer weekend sessions cover all the essentials in one class. The Introduction to Buddhism looks at the philosophy that underpins and guides a meditation practice.

These classes will give you everything you need to come to our regular Wednesday evening meeting or to more advanced classes that we plan to run next year.

Wed 24 September 15:30 – 17:30 Introduction to mindfulness meditation
Wed 8 October 15:30 – 17:30 Meditation for kindness and happiness

Sun 19 October 14:00 – 16:30 Introduction to meditation

Fri 7 November 15:30 – 17:30 Introduction to mindfulness of breathing
Fri 14 November 15:30 – 17:30 Meditation for kindness and happiness

Sun 16 November 14:00 – 16:00 Introduction to Buddhism

Sat 13 December 14:00 – 16:30 Introduction to meditation

All classes are at Love Yoga, 42 Union Terrace, Aberdeen. Cost is by donation – you choose how much to contribute. For any questions or to let us know that you plan to come, see the Contact page.

Autumn meetings

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03 September Meditation meeting
10 September The Wave by Freya
17 September Practice discussion
24 September Puja

01 October Introduction to meditation 1
08 October Introduction to meditation 2
15 October Practice discussion
22 October Puja
29 October The Sedaka Sutta – On Balance

05 November Remembrance Puja – remembering those who have passed away
12 November Tonglen – a Tibetan visualisation of healing – led by Ruth
19 November Practice discussion
26 November Sutta talk

All Wednesday meetings are from 7:30 to 9:00 pm at Love Yoga, 42 Union Terrace.

Summer 2025 meetings

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We will continue to meet over the summer, but due to holidays and other commitments many meetings will not have a talk – we will simply meet to meditate together and catch up. Talks and courses will begin again in September.

04 June Meditation meeting
11 June Right Speech by Alan
18 June Practice discussion
25 June Meeting led by David

02 July Meditation meeting
09 July Practice discussion
16 July Talk by Alan
23 July Meditation meeting
30 July Meditation meeting

06 August Meditation meeting
13 August Meditation meeting
20 August Meditation meeting
27 August Planning meeting