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Compassion Based Mindfulness

A Four Level Pathway

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We offer a wide range of courses that support people in their practice of Mindfulness, Compassion, Insight and Wisdom

Compassion is at the HEART of everything we do

[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””]We are a welcoming and compassionate organisation offering information about mindfulness and a wide range of mindfulness training courses that support people in their practice of mindfulness, compassion, insight and wisdom.

We believe that Mindfulness is a way of life and not a brief intervention for relieving symptoms. Our unique compassion-based mindfulness courses are for life. Our Mindfulness courses cater for beginners, experienced practitioners, those that want to train to teach Mindfulness and experienced teachers.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””]The Mindfulness Association offers second generation mindfulness courses as we offer a more comprehensive and authentic approach to mindfulness by grounding it more firmly in its traditional Buddhist roots and expanding its applications beyond stress reduction.

We have a members community, a mindfulness for life programme with some great retreats and a continuing professional development program for all the teachers out there.

See our latest courses below to find the course for you. Our team have decades of experience. The Mindfulness Association is a member of the British Association of Mindfulness Based Approaches (BAMBA), and our teacher training meets the requirements of the BAMBA good practice guidelines.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1709642865796{margin-right: 16px !important;margin-left: 16px !important;background-color: #fafafa !important;}”][vc_column el_id=”feat-col”][ultimate_spacer height=”32″][vc_column_text]

Featured Courses

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All Courses and Retreats

Below is a selection of our latest courses for beginners, experienced practitioners, those that want to teach Mindfulness and exclusive members retreats

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Join our free daily practice at 10:30am & 7pm Monday to Friday.

Mindfulness is proven to be beneficial for mental health and wellbeing in the right circumstances, but please note,
these mindfulness meditation practice sessions are not a treatment for mental health problems or addiction

PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ABOUT THE DAILY MEDITATION

To join these sessions you will need to have a Zoom account. 

These meditations are hosted by experienced teaching volunteers. Although cancellations are rare, they can occasionally occur at the last minute due to technical difficulties or teacher availability. We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your continued support.

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A Word from Our Directors

[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]It has been our extraordinary privilege to work as part of a wonderful team in the development of the Mindfulness Association since the organisation was founded in May 2010. 

We were all fortunate to have Rob Nairn as a teacher and friend and then work with him to set up the Mindfulness Association. All our lives have changed, beyond recognition, for the better, due to the practice of mindfulness, compassion and insight meditation and it is our delight to share this practice with those that we teach.

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Our Founder, Rob Nairn

[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Rob Nairn is the founder of the Mindfulness Association and developed a systematic and effective Mindfulness training on which our Mindfulness courses are based. He has guided us and many of his students meeting obstacles we face with curiosity and self kindness.

Rob’s unique blend of training and experience in law and psychology as well as having received teachings by distinguished Buddhist meditation teachers enables him to explain Mindfulness concepts from a Western psychological and secular perspective. His students have benefited from his experience and friendly sense of humour

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The Everyone Project. Please Help Us to Help Others.

 

The MA tutor team lead the daily sits on a voluntary basis. If you find the sits beneficial and if you are able to, the tutor team would be delighted if you could make a donation to the Everyone Project. In this way we can all continue to support each other through the benefits of mindfulness.

Just £5 will pay for one session of the Mindfulness Based Living Course to be delivered to one person.

Part of this work has been made possible by an award from People’s Postcode Trust, a grant-giving charity funded entirely by players of People’s Postcode Lottery.

See www.everyoneproject.org for more information about our work.

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FAQs

[/vc_column_text][vc_toggle title=”What is the Mindfulness Association?” css=””]The Mindfulness Association is a welcoming and compassionate organisation that provides information and a wide range of training courses to support people in their practice of Mindfulness, Compassion, Insight, and Wisdom. They believe that Mindfulness is a way of life, not just a brief intervention for symptom relief. They also provide high level training to teach Mindfulness and Compassion, verified by BAMBA.

The Mindfulness Association’s approach to mindfulness significantly differs from many other offerings primarily through its “second generation mindfulness” philosophy and its unwavering emphasis on compassion.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What is the core focus of the Mindfulness Association’s approach?” css=””]Compassion is at the HEART of everything they do. Their unique courses are compassion-based and designed for life-long practice.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What is “Second-Generation Mindfulness“ and how does it relate to the Mindfulness Association?” css=””]The Mindfulness Association offers “second-generation mindfulness” courses, which provide a more comprehensive and authentic approach to mindfulness. This approach is more firmly grounded in its traditional Buddhist roots and expands its applications beyond just stress reduction. Their Mindfulness Based Living Course (MBLC) is an example of their second-generation mindfulness training.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What types of courses and retreats does the Mindfulness Association offer?” css=””]They offer a wide range of courses for beginners, experienced practitioners, and those who wish to train to teach Mindfulness. This includes a 4-Level Mindfulness Pathway encompassing Mindfulness (Level 1), Compassion (Level 2), Insight (Level 3), and Wisdom (Level 4). They also offer MSc Studies in Mindfulness. Specific courses and retreats include:

    • Mindfulness for Life courses and retreats.
    • Mindful Qigong
    • Living Well to Die Well Mindfulness Course.
    • Online courses such as Mindfulness Meets Mystical Poetry, Managing Anxiety in Difficult Times, Managing Anger Five Week Course, and Seven Points of Mind Training.

Retreats like Mindfulness, Qigong & Yoga Retreat Weekend, Compassionate Imagery for Resilience, Naturally Being Retreat Weekend, Tonglen Weekend, Creating Healthy Boundaries for a Healthy Life, Mindfulness for Stress, Compassion in Action, and Mindfulness in Nature. Courses and retreats are offered both online and in person, with some in-person retreats held at Samye Ling and Holy Isle.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Does the Mindfulness Association offer teacher training?” css=””]Yes, they offer a Teacher Training Package, including training for the Mindfulness Based Living Course (MBLC) and the Compassion Based Living Course (CBLC). Their teacher training meets the requirements of the British Association of Mindfulness Based Approaches (BAMBA) good practice guidelines, and the Mindfulness Association is a member of BAMBA.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Are there any free resources available?” css=””]Yes, they offer free daily mindfulness meditation practice sessions via Zoom at 10:30 am and 7 pm, Monday to Friday. They also provide a Free Online Introduction to Mindfulness, Introduction to Compassion Course, Introduction to Insight, free recorded meditations, and a free email course. It is important to note that these meditation sessions are not a treatment for mental health problems or addiction.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Who founded the Mindfulness Association?” css=””]Rob Nairn is the founder of the Mindfulness Association. He developed the systematic and effective Mindfulness training upon which their courses are based. Choden, Heather, and Norton are also listed as Co-Founders and Directors.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”How can I support the Mindfulness Association’s work?” css=””]You can support their work by making a donation to The Everyone Project. This project helps to make mindfulness training accessible to others; for example, £5 can cover one session of the Mindfulness Based Living Course for one person. The project has received funding from People’s Postcode Trust.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What do people say about the Mindfulness Association?” css=””]Reviews describe the Mindfulness Association as one of the best Mindfulness Organisations, noting their easy-to-access free resources, reasonably priced courses, and an inclusive non-judgmental atmosphere. Participants frequently mention the “wonderful community” and that the training is “second to none,” with authentic, kind, knowledgeable, and friendly teachers. Many report that the courses and practices have been “transformative,” “life-changing,” and have helped them change how they view the world and themselves.[/vc_toggle][/vc_column][/vc_row]