Visiting lamas
Making Everyday Meaningful: a spiritual framework for transformation
Rigpa UK 3 day retreat featuring Jetsun Khandro Rinpoche
Sunday 25th-Tuesday 27th May 2025, 10.30-5pm
In person only, London Centre
Our compassionate intention, the attitude of mind that we bring to whatever we do, and how we dedicate the fruits of our activity are called The Threefold Excellences: ‘Good in the Beginning’, ‘Good in the Middle’, ‘Good at the End’. This will be our focus for this retreat.
Furthermore, we are delighted that on Monday 26th, we will be joined for a keynote teaching on The Threefold Excellences by Her Eminence Mindrolling Jetsun Khandro Rinpoche. She will teach on this spiritual framework, which the great master Longchenpa described as “The heart, the eye, and the life-force of true practice.”
More info and booking through Eventbrite here.
Finding Confidence in the Buddha Within
Her Eminence Mindrolling Jetsun Khandro Rinpoche
Tuesday 27th May 2025 evening public talk, 7-9pm, Rigpa London
In person only, London Centre
Buddha is more than just a historical figure or a symbol of peace and serenity. Buddha is the fundamentally pure nature of our mind, temporarily hidden within the turbulence of distraction and restless thoughts. The Buddha’s teachings reveal how all of us possesses a beautiful mind, by nature expansive and radiant, full of capacity for wisdom and compassion. Finding confidence in the Buddha within means coming to know, trust and rely upon our inherent goodness. In our fast-paced age of uncertainty and confusion, there is no greater source of strength and refuge.
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How to fulfil our heartfelt wishes: A teaching by Mipham Rinpoche
with Khentrul Lodro Thaye Rinpoche
Sat 28 & Sun 29 June 2025, 10am-5pm
In person only, London Centre
All humans have the potential to pursue both temporary and ultimate goals.
However, most people become distracted by temporary results that provide only limited, short term benefits, while few actually focus on accomplishing ultimate benefit and lasting happiness.
For this reason, the great master Mipham Rinpoche composed this short text, which illuminates exactly what needs to be cultivated and what needs to be discarded to successfully pursue both our temporary and ultimate aims.
More info and booking through Eventbrite here.
Finding Refuge in Uncertain Times
with Ringu Tulku Rinpoche
Monday 7th July 2025, 7-9pm
In person only, London Centre
When we feel anxious, vulnerable or uncertain, we look for security and comfort and we take refuge in something. We seek safety and reliability in relationships, pleasurable activities or even the stock market! The places or things in which we normally take refuge, often prove to be unsatisfactory and ultimately never last.
Taking refuge in the Three Jewels, the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha, will not let us down.
In this evening talk, Ringu Tulku Rinpoche will explain what it means to take refuge in the Three Jewels, and how through relying on these, we can find a more profound purpose and safer direction for our lives.
More info and booking through Eventbrite here.
Urban city retreat- topic TBC
with Dungse Jampal Norbu
10-12 October 2025- Save the date!
Visiting Teachers
How to be a Companion for the End of Life (in person and online)
With Ros Oliver
10-11 May, 10am-5pm
Most of us will need some sort of care as we come to the end of our lives. In this course we consider how we can offer care to people at the end of life, with authentic presence, compassion and genuine confidence. We will focus on ways to give compassionate care, with spiritual, emotional and psychological dimensions, drawing on the Buddhist tradition and best practices in palliative care.
More info and booking through Eventbrite here.
Art, Emotions and Meditation
With David Rycroft
Sat 17th and Sun 18 May, 2025, 10am-4.30pm
Discover the power of creativity, mindfulness, and intuition
Join renowned artist and teacher David Rycroft for an inspiring weekend where art and mindfulness meet. This unique workshop invites us to explore the interplay between creativity and emotional balance, uncovering our natural capacity for self-expression and wisdom.
Through a series of guided artistic exercises, mindfulness instruction, conversations and group sharing, we will:
- See the world from fresh perspectives, breaking free from habitual concepts
- Play with the expressive power of colour
- Explore emotions through abstract artistic expression
- Tap into our intuition and inner wellspring of inspiration
More info and booking through Eventbrite here.
Meditation & Self-Compassion weekend (in person and online)
with Ros Oliver and Paul Fairweather, 14-15 June, 10am-5pm
Self-compassion can be misunderstood as selfishness or even seem unnecessary during our busy lives. During this weekend, we will explore how applying loving-kindness to ourselves is a priority for our fundamental well-being. We can extend this love to family, friends and others, creating warm and compassionate relationships.
More info and booking through Eventbrite here.
Why meditation is good for us – a neurologist’s perspective
with Dr Sui Wong, 17 June, 7pm-8:30pm
Join Dr Sui Wong, bestselling author of ‘Mindfulness for Brain Health’ and award-winning neurologist, for an illuminating session on transforming your brain health. Drawing from her innovative BRA(i)NS® Method and neuroscience research, she’ll share practical mindfulness techniques to build brain resilience and balance your nervous system. Discover how to create mindful moments that enhance your daily wellbeing.
More info and booking through Eventbrite here.
Meditation and Mind Training
with Ven Sean Price
Four Thursday evenings: July 10, 17, 24, 31, from 7-9pm – In person and online
This is a wonderful opportunity to receive practical guidance in the practice of meditation with Ven. Sean Price, based on the writings and practice instructions of the renowned meditation master, Khenpo Gangshar Wangpo.
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Chogyam Trungpa’s Dharma Tradition
with Andy Karr
Sat 25th and Sun 26th October, 2025- Save the date!
Kum Nye Spring Retreat (in person and online)
with Matt Padwick
Sat 15 and Sun 16 November 2025, 10am-4.30pm
In Well-Being through Movement & Meditation we will practice Kum Nye, an easy-to-learn method of relaxation from the Tibetan tradition.
Suitable for all ages and fitness levels, Kum Nye’s simple movement and breathing exercises restore the body’s natural rhythms and calm the mind, making it a very effective gateway and support to meditation practice.
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