Tag: Meditation

  • Going Deeper: CLEAR MIND Meditation Course

    Going Deeper: CLEAR MIND Meditation Course

    🧘🏻‍♀️ Type:

    in-person + course

    📆 Date:

    Thursdays, 7 May – 25 June 2026

    ⏱️ Time:

    6.30pm – 8.30pm

    📍 Addr.:

    London Centre, 330 Caledonian Road, London N1 1BB

    💰 Fee:

    £80 suggested donation for eight weeks

    In person once a week on a Thursday evening.

    Bodhi Courses

    Event summary l

    Category – Exploring Meditation 8-week course
    Starts – 7 May 2026
    Schedule – Thursdays 6.30pm – 8.30pm
    Format – In-person

    We all want to be happy.

    Often the relentless pace and challenges of life make it impossible to know where to look for happiness.

    Join us for this 8-week course as we learn how to settle the mind, and how to discover a sense of natural peace and relaxation.We will learn how to meditate, and experience how it can transform the way we see ourselves and our life, and lead us to a more lasting sense of peace and contentment. Most importantly, we start learning how to be with our mind and live our life in a way that creates less stress and confusion – and more presence, peace, happiness and stability.


    Sounds too good to be true?

    Join us this May as we explore the foundations of meditation, and give space to pause, reflect and draw from our own personal experience and lives.

    Clear Mind: Going Deeper, is both for those who are new to meditation, as well as those with more experience, held weekly with care by our team of friendly and experienced meditation instructors.

    You will receive –

    – Eight weekly classes with expert teachers
    – Weekly guided meditation recordings
    – Community support through a WhatsApp group
    – Additional opportunity for group practice weekly. Drop-in online on Mondays, and in-person on Tuesdays.
    – Healthy and delectable bites and refreshment from the centre’s Tara Teahouse
    – The opportunity to learn how to make everyday life your spiritual path, during our May bank holiday retreat (23-26 May)

    Cost for eight weeks –
    Full price l £80 (£10 per 2-hour session)
    Concessions l £40

    *Dharma teachings are always offered free of charge. We do not turn anyone away on financial grounds. Your financial contribution is used towards centre running costs, staff salaries, laptops etc. Thank you for your support.

    **Rigpa UK has a policy of not turning anyone away on financial grounds. Please do contact us at [email protected] if you are unable to make a donation at this time so we can register you.

    Find out more about our experienced teachers:

    Will Mansfield

    Will Mansfield has been practising Buddhism for over 25 years and has been instructing on courses in the London Rigpa Centre for over 15 years. He finds it rewarding to see the benefits that meditation and Buddhist teachings can bring to people’s lives and how these two work together to help them deepen their sense of self-discovery.

    Rosey Hastings

    Rosey Hastings has been studying and practising Buddhism since the 1980s. She was a schoolteacher for 30 years, teaching children and young adults with learning difficulties and specialised in supporting those with Dyslexia. She is passionate about making Buddhism accessible and meaningful to anyone who has the interest and curiosity whatever their background, education, and preferred style of learning. Rosey supports and teaches on the public and sangha programme in the UK.

    David Rycroft

    David Rycroft is an educator, fine artist and co-founder of Mind With Heart, an international charity training teachers and students in sustainable wellbeing, emotional health and social connection. Since 1994 he has studied and practiced consistently within the Rigpa sangha, receiving extensive teachings on mindfulness and mind from a host of illustrious teachers. During this time he raised a family, and taught art in a north London secondary school for ten years. David recently set up and continues to direct Teach-Peace, a secular education project of the European Buddhist Union.

    Educated at Eton College and Edinburgh University, David also has an MA (distinction) in Buddhist Studies from Sunderland University. David specialises in teaching meditation in both Buddhist and secular settings. He brings a spirit of experiential enquiry and playful creativity to his role as a teacher. His paintings, celebrating natural vitality and inviting us to appreciate the wonders of nature, are exhibited internationally, including an exhibition at UNESCO, Paris

    Carol

    Carol has been studying the Buddhist teachings for over 30 years and an instructor at the London Centre for 25 years, specialising in the meditation courses. Previously she worked in I.T. and as a project manager for a major corporation, leading multi-cultural teams and enjoying the interaction with others. Having experienced the remarkable benefits of these teachings and practices, it’s her greatest wish to share these with others and enable everyone to integrate them into their own lives.

  • Coming Home to Ourselves: Unifying body, speech and mind through meditation

    Coming Home to Ourselves: Unifying body, speech and mind through meditation

    🧘🏻‍♀️ Type:

    In-person, Event

    📆 Date:

    Sunday, 26 July 2026

    ⏱️ Time:

    10.30am – 4pm

    📍 Addr.:

    Linklater Pavilion, Railway Lane, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 2FG

    💰 Fee:

    £40 standard / £25 concession (suggested donation)

    Combining three profound ways of meditating: finding ease of body, harnessing the power of voice, leading to peace and clarity of mind.

    What we’ll be doing…

    On this day, we’ll focus on a practice that brings together three of the best-known methods of meditation from the Tibetan Buddhist tradition and combines them into one practice. These three methods are:

    • using an image,
    • chanting a mantra, and
    • resting with the breath.

    Each one is a complete method in its own right, however, by bringing them together they affect all three aspects of body, energy and mind – bringing us stability, clarity and presence.

    The retreat day will give ample time for practice sessions. Alongside this, there’ll be time for questions, and relaxation.

    The retreat day is open to all

    Whether you’re brand new to meditation or have experience, this retreat day offers the chance to explore and/or deepen your practice with the guidance of experienced Buddhist meditation teachers, and in a setting that naturally supports meditation. Retreat means to step away from the noise of everyday life and create a space for something different. This one-day event is a chance to do exactly that – to take some time out from the demands of our busy lives and reconnect with a deeper sense of presence, perspective and peace within ourselves.

    “I arrived with the intention of finding a moment of peaceful presence. I left with my intention fulfilled. Thank you.”

    “Great, friendly experience introducing meditation practice.”

    Previous Meditation Retreat Day participants

    Who’s holding it

    The day will be held by our experienced teachers who’ll lead us through the stages of the practice, based on understandings and instructions found in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.

    Practical information

    Sunday 26th July 2026

    The retreat day starts at 10.30am and finishes at 4pm. Doors open at 10.15am.

    Open to all (18+)

    No experience needed.

    Under 18s need to be accompanied by a responsible adult.

    Venue

    Linklater Pavilion, Railway Lane, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2FG

    The Linklater Pavilion is nestled in the peaceful surroundings of the Railway Land nature reserve in Lewes.

    Lewes is highly accessible: a direct 55–70 minute train from London Victoria/Lewes (regular Southern/Southern services), easy A27/A26 road links from Brighton and the M25 for drivers, frequent regional buses connecting nearby towns and the coast, plus convenient cycling and walking routes for short-distance arrivals.

    For information about the Linklater Pavilion and the Railway Land, see their website here.

    For more information on how to get to the venue, see our map here

    There is disabled access at the Linklater Pavilion.

    If you have specific access requirements, please make sure to let us know in the Eventbrite registration process.

    Parking

    Please note: the Linklater Pavilion does not have onsite parking.

    Information on nearby car parks can be found on our venue map here.

    Food

    • Refreshments will be provided in the break. Please make sure to let us know if you have any dietary restrictions (within the Eventbrite registration process).
    • Lunch: there are a variety of cafes, restaurants, and eateries within walking distance from the venue – or bring your own picnic!

    What to Bring

    A meditation cushion or bench if you wish (chairs will be provided)

    A shawl or blanket for comfort

    Water bottle and any personal items for the day

    Notebook (optional) for reflections

    Picnic, if wished!

    Suggested donation: £40 standard / £25 concession

    Financial hardship: if the above suggested amount is not feasible for you, please donate an amount that is affordable. All donations are gratefully received as they enable us to continue to run events.

    Tickets are limited – advance booking is required.

    This course is an in-person only event, and will not be accessible online.

    Registration for this course is only valid through Eventbrite. Please do not book through allevents.in

    Rigpa South Downs Lewes holds Meditation Retreat Days throughout the year

    The retreat is hosted by Rigpa South Downs, part of Rigpa UK. We are based in Lewes, and have been offering Buddhist meditation courses, events and retreats in Lewes and the local area since 1996. For more details on our local programme, see our online events calendar here and our website here.