Welcome to Worthing Meditation
The Worthing Meditation group was started in 2006. Lloyd formed the group because he needed to meet and practice meditation with like-minded folks. Lloyd also wanted to enjoy support and encouragement, in the ancient spiritual practice of meditation, without subtle pressure to join a 'religious' group, whether that be Buddhist, Christian, Sufi or similar. Although Worthing Meditation is not part of a larger or international organisation, some members are affiliated to other such groups.
There are many claims regarding the benefits of meditation, such as relief from stress or anxiety. Buddhists offer freedom or liberation from what is sometimes called 'suffering'. And this often takes the form of mental suffering. However, most practitioners agree that over time, meditation can lead to a more peaceful way of living, improving all relationships and bringing harmony and awareness into our world. This can have a beneficial effect on all those we come in contact with, especially those nearest and dearest.
Our home group aims to meet regularly, 2nd and 4th Tuesday evenings of each month. And the Zoom group, 1st and 3rd Tuesday evenings of each month.
We usually have a mid-summer break around
August and a winter break around the festive season. Please let me know if you would like to join the Zoom group as well. Then I will forward your details to the member hosting these meetings, in order to receive the information to join.
The evening begins at 6.45 for a 7.15 pm start, with introductions. We usually start with a few words which offer insight and guidance to the meditation, followed by discussion, finishing at 8.30pm. Then there is an opportunity to discuss informally, while enjoying refreshments. The group has a small library, from which we borrow, share and contribute. We are funded entirely by voluntary contributions. (see contact page for further details)
If you feel that this group could be for you, and you are interested in joining, please use the contact page, to arrange a suitable Tuesday evening to come along and meet some of the members. Then if you decide to join, your commitment would be to attend as regularly as possible and allow your email address be added to the email list. We endeavour to send an email reminder prior.