THIS IS A COURSE IN 2 PARTS: 4 Tuesday evenings commencing January13th followed by a full day Training Retreat with teachings and meditation, discussion and music.

The Mindful Living Course

Tuesday 13th January 2026,

for 4 Tuesday evenings 7.30 pm until 9.30 pm

followed by a full day Training Retreat

on Sunday 15th February

£160

(see 'About the Course')

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About the course

There are nine sessions.

Each session contains teaching and practice

At the end of each session youwill receive a course booklet. Eight booklets in total. The first 4 are posted to you so that you receive them the day after the online session.: each one is in an A5 format with 16 pages. It means that you don't have to take any notes. The other 4 you receive on the Retreat.
You'll also receive audio recordings of music and meditation practice so that you can practice between sessions.
Your tutor is available each week by arrangement to help you with your practice should you need it and to answer any questions that might arise.

You can reserve your place on this course using the Form below.

The link to Zoom will be sent to you on receipt of payment and a reminder with the link will be sent10 minutes before the start of each session. As soon as you have applied to do the course we'll contact you to confirm your place.

Once you have completed the course in full, you can repeat the course at any time in the future also free of charge but without the expenses as you will already have all the materials i.e. booklets, recordings etc.

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I want to be part of this exciting Mindful Living course and understand that it commences on Tuesday 13th January 2026 at 7.30 and continues for a further 3 consecutive Tuesday evenings, followed by a full day on the 15th February. Count me in!

Course Syllabus

Blue Lotus Courses

We have been providing training in Mindfulness fsince 2018. Some have been held at our Mindfulness Centre in Elms Green, some in village halls and one in a church hall. They have been well subscribed.

Mindfulness Course Agenda

Each Unit takes two hours and also includes practical work.

Unit 1: Introduction:

Nature of Mindfulness. Evidence of its efficacy. Simple Practice Technique

Unit 2: Habits of Thinking:

Anxiety. The Need to be Right. Fear of change. Fearing What Other People Think About Us

Unit 3: Key Concepts of Mindfulness:

Living in the Present Moment, Awareness. Being Non-judgmental

Unit 4: Mindfulness and Suffering:

Anxiety, Worry and Stress. Being Haunted by Past Events. False Concepts of Time. Being Controlled by the Mind

Unit 5: The Nature of Suffering:

A Buddhist perspective on suffering: the four noble Truths. The 8-fold Path to overcome Suffering -specifically Right Mindfulness. Mindful Meditation.

Unit 6: Mindfulness and The Imagination:

Sleepless Nights. Wild Imaginings. Negative and Positive Uses of the Imagination. Body and Mind are One

Unit 7: Mindfulness: Setting Boundaries:

Effect of Poorly Defined Boundaries. Setting Boundaries. Dealing with Conflict and Bullying

Unit 8: Mindfulness in Daily Life:

Awareness and Remaining Awake. Mindful Meditation Methods. A Plan for the future. Course Conclusion