Duldzin Dragpa Kadampa Buddhist Centre

Meditation Retreat

The Good Heart of Cherishing Others

Sat 1 Feb
| 10am - 1.15pm
Epping, Essex
£25
Through learning to cherish others we can see how our life transforms and our relationships with others becomes more stable and satisfying.

“Cherishing others is the best method to solve our own and others’ problems.”  Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

In this half-day retreat, we will learn a simple method to change the focus of our cherishing from ourself to others. Through learning to cherish others we can see how our life transforms and our relationships with others becomes more stable and satisfying.

The power of cherishing others cannot be underestimated; learning to cherish others solves all our problems!

You will learn how to:

Led by Kadam John McBretney, Guest Teacher from Heruka Kadampa Meditation Centre, London. Includes teachings and guided meditation, with time for Q&A.

Everyone welcome!

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Teacher - Kadam John McBretney

Kadam John

Kadam John McBretney, the Resident Teacher of Heruka Kadampa Meditation Centre, has studied and practised Kadampa Buddhism for many years under the guidance of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.

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

Date & Time

Sat 1 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

Book in advance as spaces are limited.

Book your place

Standard Ticket
£25 per person

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