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Buddhist Philosophy Course
Have you often been confused with your identity and beliefs and unsure on what you value most? Are you someone who is sensitive to external stimuli, and often change your values and what you want in life? This course will serve as a guide to answering some of your...
Introduction to mindfulness Meditation
Learn the art of meditation for peace, emotional understanding and happiness. Mindfulness is a simple, practical and self-empowering way for you to improve your health, resolve relationship conflicts and enable yourself to discard limiting beliefs that are holding you...
The monthly sangha
MAINTENANCE MEETING FOR REGULARS These sessions are held last Saturday of each month, 9:30-11 am UK time via Zoom online to support continuity and build a deeper meditation practice. A wonderful opportunity to top up your experience with Akanista teachers and also...
Mindful eating
The Five Contemplations Eating mindfully can go a long way and has the power to impact the way you feel, how your body reacts to external threats, and even how you relate to others. We can practice mindful eating by reflecting on key question that enable us to...
Mindfulness for Sleep
What is sleep quality and why is it important? Most adults need 7-9 hours of sleep a night. Everyone has trouble falling or staying asleep occasionally, but regularly missing out on sleep can affect your life through extreme tiredness, as well as having knock-on...
Mindfulness for Cognition
What is cognition? Cognition can be described as your brain's ability to process information- that includes your senses, memories, thoughts, attention, reasoning, language and mathematical abilities! Basically, if your brain was a computer, it’s all the tasks it...
Mindfulness for Depression
What is Depression? Depression is more than feeling low or sad, which we all experience from time to time. Depression persists for many weeks or months and interferes with your life, e.g. your work or relationships. The symptoms vary from person to person but can...
The benefits of mindfulness for anxiety
What is Anxiey? Anxiety is an emotion which we all experience, usually before or during a challenging experience. When we are anxious, we might feel tense, worry, or experience physical anxiety signs like an increased heart rate or heavy breathing.Cognitive...