An Introduction to Mindfulness and Happiness
What you'll learn
- What is mindfulness
- What are the two types of happiness and wellbeing
- How does mindfulness relate to happiness and wellbeing
- How our attempts to control the external world actually brings about our own frustration and unhappiness.
- How to cultivate genuine happiness and wellbeing from within
- How to deal with worry and stop stressing over problems
- Learn to respond differently to adversity and difficulty
- How to uncover your own power to control the mind
- Learn about the nature of mind and thoughts
Requirements
- Open to everyone
Description
Our favourite part of our day is usually those quieter, calm moments – such as having our morning coffee, going for a walk, or reading. This is because in these moments we are giving our mind a break from being caught up in the turbulence of distraction and noise. Instead, we are mindfully present with whatever we’re doing, which brings about an inner calm and a feeling of well-being and contentment.
During this course, explore the difference between genuine happiness and wellbeing from within, and pleasure from the external world. Discover how it is possible to train your mind to be calm, peaceful and mindfully present. Instead of being caught up in worry and stress, you can learn to have an open, calm, and joyful presence throughout your day and with everyone you meet. In this way, you can uncover genuine happiness and well-being from within, and sustain this no matter what happens.
On this course you will learn:
What is mindfulness
How does mindfulness relate to happiness and wellbeing
What are the two types of happiness and wellbeing
How our attempts to control the external world actually brings about our own frustration and unhappiness.
How to cultivate genuine happiness and wellbeing from within
How to deal with worry and stop stressing over problems
Learn to respond differently to adversity and difficulty
Learn about the nature of mind and thoughts
How to uncover your own power to control the mind
Who this course is for:
- Anyone interested in learning to relax and unwind
- Those wanting to bring mindfulness into daily life
- Beginners to meditation who'd like to learn how to meditate
- Anyone who'd like to learn about Buddhist psychology of mind and happiness
Instructor
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David is a Buddhist contemplative, meditation guide and retreat leader. He is the Co-Founder of Samadhi, an organisation based in the UK and a member of the UK’s Network of Buddhist Organisations.
He teaches workshops internationally and leads retreats across the UK. Through his clear and practical teaching style and warm and humorous approach, David inspires everyday people to take back control of their thoughts and feelings and discover genuine wellbeing within. He understands what it is like to be an aspiring meditation practitioner living in the 21st century and believes these practices should be accessible to all.
David was first introduced to meditation when he worked as an assistant mental health practitioner in the UK. He has studied Buddhism and meditation since 2015, most notably with Dr B. Alan Wallace through the Santa Barbara Institute of Contemplative Studies.