Location(s)
This event is held in both Kensington and Morden.
Kensington City Meditation Space – 27-33 Earls Court Road London W8 6ED
Morden World Peace Temple – 1a Ashridge Way London SM4 4EF
Love without Pain | 24 Feb | Morden & Kensington
Love can give rise to great happiness but all too often it seems to lead to pain and suffering. This is because we fail to understand the difference between love and attachment. Love is the source of happiness whereas the pain and sorrow in our relationships arises from our attachment.
In this special day course, Kelsang Lekmon will explain how we can approach our love for our partner, family and friends from a fresh, new perspective by learning how to discriminate clearly between love and attachment. In this way our relationships will become more harmonious, joyful and long-lasting, and function to draw us closer to a state of pure and lasting happiness.
In Kensington there will be two teaching sessions with guided meditations and time for questions at the end.
In Morden he first two sessions will include practical teachings and meditations. The third session will be a panel with three senior Kadampa Buddhist practitioners. This is an opportunity to ask questions of practitioners who have been applying these teachings in their relationships for many years.
If you would like lunch for the Day Course in Morden click here to book.
If you want lunch please book by midnight on Wednesday 21 Feb.
There will be vegan and gluten free options will be available. £7 per day.
*We can’t cater for people with severe allergies or special diets
Booking
Teacher(s)
Kelsang Lekmon will teach the Morden course. Kelsang Lekmon is an experienced teacher in the New Kadampa Tradition (NKT) having taught extensively for over 30 years in the UK and the East Coast of the United States. She has been an ordained Buddhist nun for 28 years and is known for the clarity of her teachings and her warmth and kindhearted nature. She teaches with joy and humour making the teachings very relevant to our daily lives.
The Love Panel Discussion Leaders will be Kelsang Drolkar, Vaida Jankauskaite and Carl Peterken.
Thomas Tozer will teach the Kensington course. Thomas has over 10 years’ experience of meditation and study within the New Kadampa Tradition (NKT). He has successfully completed many meditation retreats, studied under a number of senior NKT teachers and taught at various locations in the UK, including the University of York, Madhyamaka KMC and Manjushri KMC. Thomas is known and respected for his skill in presenting meditation topics in a way that is joyful, practical and down to earth.
Schedule
Morden Schedule
10.30am – 11.30pm Teaching & Meditation
12.15pm – 1.15pm Teaching & Meditation
2.30pm – 3.30pm Panel Discussion
Kensington Schedule
10.30am – 11.45am Teaching & Meditation
12.15pm – 1.30pm Teaching, Meditation and Q & A
What it's like at our classes...
Quick facts for newcomers...
What is Meditation?
- Purpose: Cultivate positive states of mind for peace and well-being.
- Happiness source: Lies in the mind, not external conditions.
- Benefits: Reduces stress, anxiety, promotes physical and mental well-being.
Accessible class format
- Non-sectarian, non-judgmental, and universal.
- Simple methods to tackle stress and anxiety in modern daily life.
Flexible sitting arrangements
- Option to sit on a chair or bring a cushion for the floor.
No religious affiliation necessary
- Not required; accessible to everyone.
Open to all experience levels
- Beginners welcome; teachings designed to be simple yet profound.
Interaction during classes optional
- No requirement to speak in front of a group.
- Questions are welcome.
No physical exercise necessary
- Focus is on meditation – no yoga or physical exercises.
What to Bring
- No specific requirements; some find it useful to bring a notepad and pen.
Simple dress code
- No special requirements; comfortable clothing suggested.
Join a class anytime
- Classes are self-contained; drop in whenever you can, no need to wait for the next course.