Berwick Meditation Group (UK)

Weekly on Fridays, 22nd April – 17th June, 2022
16:30 – 17:30 BST

A series of sessions exploring the practice of meditation from different traditions.

At the Parish Centre, off the Parade, Berwick, Scotland UK

Description

“The lamps are many but the light is one” Rumi

Each session will feature a short talk, questions and a meditation.

Friday, 22nd April
Loving kindness meditation with Prasiddhi from the Newcastle Buddhist Centre

Friday, 20th May
Julian Groups: Christian contemplation with Gabrielle Ayerst, Holy Trinity Julian Group

Friday, 17th June
The Way of the Heart with Kathy and Michael Tiernan

Booking & Fees

Free, but donations welcome.

www.berwickmeditation.co.uk

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