In this busy world, our experiences of happiness are fleeting and short-lived, while inner peace eludes us completely.  Our negative states of mind, such as uncontrolled desire and anger, create endless problems for ourselves and others, and prevent us from fulfilling our deepest wishes.  Buddha's popular teaching on the Four Noble Truths offers a clear and simple solution, guiding us to an oasis of peace within our hearts.
 

Lay Pratimoksha Vows - how to live a peaceful and compassionate way of life
In the afternoon there will be an opportunity for those who wish to, to take or renew their Lay Pratimoksha Vows in a special ceremony which deepens our practice of moral discipline.

Since we are just as likely to develop the inner qualities that really matter - such as acceptance, humility, compassion and wisdom through our failures as through our successes, we can look at imperfection through the lens of inner growth and development.

Explore how to shift perspective on what to value for a successful happy life and learn how to foster a balanced relationship with imperfection that is free from discouragement.

A practical meditation class for the whole family. Explore how to meditate, build a peaceful mind and find happiness from within.

Learn how to build a path to happiness and find real freedom from suffering through the practice of Buddhist Refuge.

The special structure of retreat provides consistent familiarity with meditation, facilitates deep connection to our meditation objects and brings deeper transformation, leaving a lasting positive impact on our life.  

Because retreat facilitates immersion without distraction it is a powerful method for inner transformation.

Those unable to attend the entire retreat can book for individual full days, individual sessions however are not drop-in.

Everyone is welcome although some previous experience of Buddhist practice may be helpful.

Sessions last 1 hour

Friday 7:30pm introduction: An explanation of Refuge and retreat.

Saturday and Sunday: 9am, 11am  2pm, 4pm

KMC Bristol meditations classes & cafe is open during the following dates:

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Monday 5 January – Sunday 15 March

Monday 23 March – Sunday 17 May

Monday 01 June – Sunday 20 July ​

Monday 17 August – Sunday 11th October ​ Monday 19th October – Sunday 21 December

Resident Teacher, Gen Lamchen will give the blessing empowerment of the Green Tara, a special transmission of inspiration and insight from this enlightened spiritual guide.

More info here.

Timetable:

10:30am-12:30pm

Blessing Empowerment of Green Tara

Lunch

2:30-3:30pm

Teaching and meditation on how to fear less and live happier. By building our inner wisdom we can create a safe space within and find release from sorrow and fear.

Break

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4:00-5:00pm

Liberation

From Sorrow -  guided chanted prayers