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
Offering Our Faith Retreat | Tues 4 June | Morden & Kensington
Free Unguided Mantra Retreat
Remembering Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche – Offering Our Faith
Sessions are Free to Join, donations are welcome.
You can drop in to any of the sessions, if you’re new please arrive 15 minutes early so that we can share the instructions for the sessions with you.
Join us for this special opportunity to engage in retreat using the name mantra of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche. Together we will offer our faith and draw closer and closer to our Root Guru. We will receive powerful blessings and insights, and create the causes never to be separated from Guru Sumati Buddha Heruka. The benefits of this retreat, both personally and for the flourishing of Kadam Dharma, are unsurpassed.
Everyone is welcome to enjoy reciting mantras in this retreat. There will be written instructions explaining what to do in each session and experienced practitioners around to help.
Everybody is welcome.
Booking
Teacher(s)
This retreat is unguided, there will be instructions explaining what to do in each session and practitioners who can answer your questions and explain what to do.
Schedule
Schedule
Morden
9.30am-11am – Session 1
11.30am-1pm Session 2
2.30pm-4pm Session 3
4.30pm-6pm Offering to The Spiritual Guide
Kensington
11.15am – 12.45pm
2pm-3.30pm
4.30pm-6pm
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.