Overthinking, Calming the Busy Mind

Half-Day Course

Overthinking, Calming the Busy Mind

Sat 7 Feb

| 10am - 1.15pm

Epping, Essex

£25

Explore Buddhist insights into the nature and function of the mind, along with practical meditations that help balance your thoughts and cultivate calm

Learn how to free your mind from endless thoughts and mental chatter. While thinking is essential — to reflect, understand, and make decisions — sometimes our thoughts can become repetitive, negative, or stuck. Overthinking can leave us exhausted, unclear, and struggling to ‘switch off’.

In this half-day course, you’ll explore Buddhist insights into the nature and function of the mind, along with practical meditations that help balance your thoughts and cultivate calm. Through guided practice and meditations, you’ll learn to navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity and ease.

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!

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Teacher - Kadam Ai Peng McBretney

Kadam Ai Peng McBretney, the Resident Teacher of Duldzin Dragpa Centre, has studied and practised Kadampa Buddhism for over 30 years under the guidance of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.

Drawing from her own experience of applying Buddha’s advice in daily life, she shares the teachings in a warm, practical way that helps people see how to bring peace, happiness, and meaning into their everyday activities.

Date & Time

Sat 7 Feb,

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

Lorraine D.
6 months ago - Google

It was my first time to try meditation professionally in the Kadampa Tradition.

I definitely will become a regular now, as it helped me feel peace and calmess. You need it especially going through the menopause:) ...
Amy N.
11 months ago - Google

Beautiful calming place to gather inner peace. Weekly meditation classes have transformed my mental health.
Lesley B.
1 year ago - Google

Wonderful experience!  Will be back. 🙏
Trudi B.
2 years 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
Julie
2 years ago - Google

It was lovely returning here for a retreat after not being able to get there for a couple of years. Whether you are new to the teachings of Buddha or a regular, you will always learn new ways of living a peaceful and happy lifestyle. Most ...
Nina P.
2 years 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 ...
Jo c.
2 years ago

Lovely peaceful friendly place
Alison T.
2 years 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.
2 years ago

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

Definitely will be back.
Nina P.
2 years 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.
2 years 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 ... 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.
2 years 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.
2 years ago

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

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

A place to support me in my attempt to reach enlightenment.
Foreverjc1
2 years ago - Google

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

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

Was a nice introduction into meditation techniques, a warm atmosphere and everyone very friendly.
Shantal R.
2 years 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

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