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Teachings by visiting lamas
Making Everyday Meaningful: a spiritual framework for transformation
Rigpa UK 3 day retreat featuring Jetsun Khandro Rinpoche
Sunday 25th-Tuesday 27th May, 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 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.
More info and booking through Eventbrite here.
Sessions and courses in London
Tuesday evenings – Drop-in Meditation in N1
We warmly invite you to join our drop-in meditation sessions, open to all, held weekly on Tuesdays from 6.30pm to 8pm with our experienced instructors in our London Centre at 330 Caledonian Road, London N1 1BB.
Click here to find out more and book a ticket on Eventbrite if you’d like to.
Last one: December 17th. Starts again Jan 7th 2025.
Should a drop-in session need to be cancelled we’ll let you know via eventbrite booking cancellation and here. Please check on this page before coming each week if you haven’t booked through eventbrite.
Saturday drop-in meditation morning
Come and join us for Saturday morning meditation in the beautiful environment of our Rigpa UK London Centre. Everyone is welcome! The morning will include some light instruction for those who are new to meditation, and for all of us, a chance to take the practice of meditation a little deeper. There will also be a chance to meet one another over tea!
The sessions are offered on a pay what you feel basis. If you are unable to make a donation please do still join us.
Dates and time:
Sat 7th Dec. Sat 4th Jan, Sat 8th Feb – 10am-1pm
You can just drop in at the Centre or register here on eventbrite.
Please note: if we ever need to cancel a session we will let you know through eventbrite and you will receive a refund. We will also post it on this page.
Weekly Friday Kum Nye sessions
Every Friday evening from 6.30-7.30pm starting 17th January 2025 at our London centre we will be guided on a “Touch Down” journey to land back in our bodies after a busy week. During this one-hour session, we will experience how Kum Nye can be both a very effective gateway to meditation, and a means to deepen our current practice. 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.
BIOGRAPHY
Daniel has been practicing meditation for the last 24 years and Kum Nye for four years. He has completed the Nyingma Centrum (check) Kum Nye teacher training course and is a keen advocate of mind-body connection to heal and restore health.
Tickets: You can register here on eventbrite.
£5 suggested donation.
Monthly community yoga
Relax and calm your mind with our monthly community yoga sessions. These yoga sessions incorporate yoga practices from Hatha yoga tradition and apply mindfulness to each breath and movement. This brings awareness and presence to the practice and helps to calm down our nervous system. The practice typically begins with breathing meditation to bring us to a calm and relaxed state before going into movement. All abilities welcome.
What to bring: Yoga mat, shawl for breathing meditation if desired.
Dates and time: Thursdays once a month-18:30-19:45
Tickets: You can register here on eventbrite.
£8 suggested donation, minimum £5 donation please
Please note: if we ever need to cancel a session we will let you know through eventbrite and you will receive a refund. We will also post it on this page.
Compassion on a Sunday
Postponed course
Empathy and compassion are innate qualities that can be cultivated. Neuroscience and psychology now show that we can train in compassion, with the support of simple contemplations or tools that the Buddha taught.
This course is very practical and for everyone. Each month we will learn a new tool, and take the time to explore it in our daily life, at work and at home.
Bodhi: Transforming the mind through meditation
In-person monthly l Sat 1 March l 10.30am – 1pm (doors open 10am)
Online weekly l Mon 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 March l 06.30 – 7.15pm
If you missed the March 1st in person part and would like to join the March online sessions please email us at [email protected]
During the first Bodhi course, CLEAR MIND, we will explore and experience what it means to be awake, and how through the practice of meditation we can learn to connect with our own natural state of peace and wisdom.
We will meet once a month in-person supported by weekly online practice sessions.
Then monthly Clear Mind modules are:
5 Apr, 3 May, 7 Jun, 5 Jul, 6 Sep, 4 Oct, 1 Nov, 6 Dec
More info and booking through Eventbrite here.
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.
Kum Nye Spring Retreat (in person and online)
with Matt Padwick, 15-16 November, 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.
