Fledgling Scottish branch of the Asian Classics Institute, dedicated to the serious study and practice of the original teachings of Buddhism. In March 2012, we brought American Buddhist nun, Venerable Jigme Palmo, to Teach in Edinburgh, and throughout the rest of 2012 we held regular meetups at Edinburgh's Peace and Justice Centre to practice meditation and discuss Buddhism. We are currently working with other Edinburgh Buddhist groups to offer regular meditation sessions and Teachings in 2013. …

Men 4 Men a safe space for men who are attracted to men We are a group of men who are: • attracted to men • aspiring towards being at peace with ourselves and living authentically • committed to a journey of knowing ourselves and how we relate to others and our environment • exploring and stretching our psychological, emotional, physical, social, spiritual and sexual limits whilst respecting each other’s personal boundaries in a loving, sacred, safe and supporting space • valuing and buildi …

Mindfulness is the process of being truly present in the moment and through this developing awareness and understanding that enables us to adjust our perceptions and choices for a more peaceful and harmonious existence. An extensive amount of research has been carried out around mindfulness in Medicine and Psychology that confirms that mindfulness practice can assist happiness and prevent and reduce the effects of stress and depression. This group has been created for anyone who wants to learn a …

Do you enjoy reading non-fiction but hardly ever get round to it because the challenges of everyday life make it difficult to take the time? Would you like to share your views on a book, in depth, chapter by chapter, with other people who have read the same book? Most book clubs seem to meet about once a month and discuss a different book every time they meet. This doesn't seem to work for everyone. If you want to read a book in depth, and not like Woody Allan, who, after reading War and Peace i …