Buddhist Meditation Society

Student Life

The Buddhist Meditation Society provides students with the opportunity to take part in and learn about meditation within the New Kadampa Buddhist tradition. Through practising meditation and mindfulness, as well as applying Buddhist insights to our daily lives, we can learn to maintain a peaceful and productive mind and outlook.

The benefits of meditation are endless, and as a society we strive to spread the happiness. At both the Student's Union and the University of Southampton, we encourage free speech and the open exchange of ideas.

In this way, we welcome peaceful debate of issues within our clubs and societies. We do not however support acts or words that encourage violence or hatred, and are firmly against those who use these methods to further their personal and political aims. We are a mediation society primarily and hold no political links to any particular organisation.

Our regular classes are on Wednesdays (3-4pm) in Building 35, Room 1001 (to right of Hartley Library). Everyone is welcome, so come along and give it a try!.

Membership Information

These are the current membership plans offered by Buddhist Meditation Society, although many groups offer a free period for new members to try out their group.

• Year Membership (£35)
  A yearly membership to the Buddhist Meditation Society is nearly a 50% discount compared with the pay-as-you-go option (£2 per class). It includes: - Access to all classes during the year - Discount on day courses at the Kadampa Meditation Centre - Free juice and biscuits
• Half-Year Membership (£17.5)
  Only here for one semester? Our half-year membership is for you. All the perks of the full year membership: half the price!

This Years Committee

All student groups within the Students' Union are run entirely by students. The student committee for Buddhist Meditation Society this year are:

• Katie Bisson
  Secretary
• Rachael Taylor
  President
• Elizabeth Walsh
  Treasurer

Contact Buddhist Meditation Society

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