Developing Joy, Harmony & Peace

Half-Day Course

Developing Joy, Harmony & Peace

Sat 7 Dec

| 10am - 1.15pm

Epping, Essex

£25

Learn to start the Christmas period with a positive and contented attitude, and try to maintain this whatever situations arise

Feel like you need a boost? Do we usually feel down during the festivities period?

Learn to start the Christmas period with a positive and contented attitude, and try to maintain this whatever situations arise. If we are able to keep a joyful and peaceful heart we will be able to overcome our feelings of being overwhelmed by the general rush and stress beforehand and the malaise and tiredness afterwards!

On this course Kadam Ai Peng McBretney will introduce practical Buddhist methods to help us uplift our mind, find joy and hope.

You will learn how to:

Led by Kadam Ai Peng McBretney, our Resident Teacher. Includes teachings and guided meditation, with time for Q&A.

Everyone welcome!

Event Schedule

Teacher - Kadam Ai Peng McBretney

Kadam Ai Peng McBretney, the Resident Teacher of Duldzin Dragpa Centre, has studied and practised Kadampa Buddhism for many years under the guidance of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.

Through her experience of putting Buddha’s advice into practice, she presents the teachings in a clear and practical way that inspires us to develop inner peace, happiness and wisdom.

Date & Time

Sat 7 Dec,

10am – 1.15pm

Course Level

Suitable for beginners and those with some experience of meditation.

Venue & Parking

Duldzin Dragpa Kadampa Buddhist Centre
5a Buttercross Lane, Epping, CM16 5AA No Parking Available (contact us for limited disabled parking)

Course Fee

£25 per person,

FREE with a monthly membership.

Book in advance as spaces are limited.

Standard Ticket
£25 per person

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User Reviews

Lesley B.
9 months ago - Google

Wonderful experience!  Will be back. 🙏
Trudi B.
1 year ago - Google

I gain some peace and insight from every visit to a meditation session or retreat. The teachers are gentle, kind and warm with everyone made so welcome, new comers and returners alike. At the retreats refreshments are served between meditations where time is given to enjoy t... read moreI gain some peace and insight from every visit to a meditation session or retreat. The teachers are gentle, kind and warm with everyone made so welcome, new comers and returners alike. At the retreats refreshments are served between meditations where time is given to enjoy the garden and either share with others or sit quietly and contemplate. A truly relaxing and accepting space that stays with you long after you have left. read less
Jo c.
1 year ago

Lovely peaceful friendly place
Alison T.
1 year ago - Google

First time attending a meditation retreat and I was thoroughly impressed. The welcome was perfect, putting me at my ease immediately. The whole time during the retreat was well organised and really interesting. I felt a real benefit from spending time there and would definit... read moreFirst time attending a meditation retreat and I was thoroughly impressed. The welcome was perfect, putting me at my ease immediately. The whole time during the retreat was well organised and really interesting. I felt a real benefit from spending time there and would definitely recommend Rob and any future events. read less
Maree K.
1 year ago

Really good class, I enjoyed the meditation and the discussions.

Definitely will be back.
Nina P.
1 year ago - Google

Lovely place. Welcoming people. I attended an interesting half day course which was well delivered in a comfortable room. Not having been there before, or to anything like it, I found it a very worthwhile way to spend a morning. No prior knowledge was expected. The course co... read moreLovely place. Welcoming people. I attended an interesting half day course which was well delivered in a comfortable room. Not having been there before, or to anything like it, I found it a very worthwhile way to spend a morning. No prior knowledge was expected. The course content was easy to understand, thought provoking and very useful. I hope to go again. read less
Tiffany L.
1 year ago

The course was a very positive experience for me and ran smoothly from start to finish..the people involved with running the course were very friendly, welcoming, approachable and experienced with any questions regarding the course topic ,dealing with difficult people…the to... read moreThe course was a very positive experience for me and ran smoothly from start to finish..the people involved with running the course were very friendly, welcoming, approachable and experienced with any questions regarding the course topic ,dealing with difficult people…the topic was covered in depth with time for questions and answers throughout the course..the meditations were easy to follow and you could easily do them at home..the course was very helpful and encouraging. read less
Matthew R.
1 year ago - Google

A very informative and enjoyable 3 hours.very relaxing,the lady taking the retreat was very good and explained all the way through.drinks and biscuits were provided.  throughly enjoyed my time.
Janet B.
1 year ago

Lovely and relaxing experience. Found it really helpful to concentrate more on the meditation.
Dawn
1 year ago - Google

Beautiful centre and lovely meditation classes. Well worth a visit.
Kenneth M.
1 year ago - Google

A place to support me in my attempt to reach enlightenment.
Foreverjc1
1 year ago - Google

I am surprised to learn a different perspective about meditation that I have not learned before. Thanks a lot!
Juliette M.
1 year ago

I’m really enjoying the sessions. Lots of food for thought and great insights.
Mark S.
1 year ago

I really love the words of wisdom at these retreats. A beautiful peace fills the place with some great guided meditations . A really enjoyable way to spend three hours on a Saturday,highly recommended.
Susan R.
1 year ago

Amazing      gave me so much to think about.   Really felt a connection and resonance with the teaching.  Have been putting it into practice. 

Breathing and seeing where my attachment to things which are not in my best interests lay.   Looking forward to doing more.
NIKKI S.
1 year ago

I was rather nervous as I hadn't been to anything like this before.  Rob was very welcoming and I felt at ease straight away. Lovely relaxed atmosphere and friendly people.  I have been struggling since the loss of my partner 19 months ago and found the course really helpful... read moreI was rather nervous as I hadn't been to anything like this before.  Rob was very welcoming and I felt at ease straight away. Lovely relaxed atmosphere and friendly people.  I have been struggling since the loss of my partner 19 months ago and found the course really helpful. read less
Alastair B.
1 year ago

It was a lovely and intimate retreat with clear concise and wonderful teachings with easy meditations to concentrate on. We felt well looked after and had everything we needed.
Terry B.
1 year ago

Our first time at Epping and first meditation class, it was great.

Everyone was very friendly and helpful this put us at ease and this helped to make the whole experience very enjoyable.

The retreat certainly helped and also gave us much to think about.

There was much to ... read moreOur first time at Epping and first meditation class, it was great.

Everyone was very friendly and helpful this put us at ease and this helped to make the whole experience very enjoyable.

The retreat certainly helped and also gave us much to think about.

There was much to learn and I’m sure some more classes will expand our knowledge and ability to meditate. read less
Christine B.
1 year ago

Was a nice introduction into meditation techniques, a warm atmosphere and everyone very friendly.
Shantal R.
1 year ago

First visit and experience of meditation in Epping centre. Very good and given me a detailed understanding why I was having problems of clearing mind
Paul M.
1 year ago

Excellent retreat, highly beneficial.
liz D.
1 year ago

Very well organised and seemlessly run. Everyone is so warm and welcoming it’s an oasis of calm. The class is clear, not rushed and very relatable with an air of tranquility. The breaks are enjoyable with refreshments and a chat or just reflection which enables space to proc... read moreVery well organised and seemlessly run. Everyone is so warm and welcoming it’s an oasis of calm. The class is clear, not rushed and very relatable with an air of tranquility. The breaks are enjoyable with refreshments and a chat or just reflection which enables space to process the first half in readiness for the second half. read less
Emma S.
1 year ago

Thoroughly enjoyed the Overthinking workshop this weekend. Am looking forward to putting into practice what I learnt.
Jo p.
1 year ago

This is a lovely group. Ian is very friendly & welcoming. Always happy to answer any questions. I would recommend to everyone. I learn so much about myself & feel like a better human after attending a class. I feel empowered to treat myself & others with compassion & conside... read moreThis is a lovely group. Ian is very friendly & welcoming. Always happy to answer any questions. I would recommend to everyone. I learn so much about myself & feel like a better human after attending a class. I feel empowered to treat myself & others with compassion & consideration. read less

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