Location(s)
The course takes place in both
City Meditation Space in Kensington
27 Earls Court Rd, London W8 6ED
London World Peace Temple in Morden
1a Ashridge Way Morden SM4 4EF
Silent Saturdays: Tech-Free Retreats | 22 Aug with Kadam Lucy, 17 Oct, 5 Dec | 10:30am-1:30pm
Price range: £20.00 through £25.00
Silent Saturdays: Tech Free Retreats
£25 City Meditation Space | £20 World Peace Temple | Free for members | Concessions available
These half-day retreats – gentle, peaceful meditations, unplugged from the digital world – are super helpful in our modern age, and we warmly invite you to take advantage of them.
In these retreats you will be introduced to and guided in three 45-minute meditation sessions, focused on breathing meditation, pacifying our busy thoughts, and the peaceful clarity of our own mind. In between sessions feel free to hang out and relax – read one of our library books, sit quietly, drink tea or coffee.
Overall, treat yourself to a well earned and much needed break, and learn some practical skills for keeping this peace going back at home and at work.
What to expect on the day
- Simple guided meditations
- Brief teachings about the meditations
- Silent breaks for tea, contemplation or reading
- Opportunity for Q & A and discussion at the end
- No experience necessary, everyone is welcome
Booking
Teacher(s)
Sat 22 August
City Meditation Space
Kadam Lucy James is the Resident Teacher of KMC London. She is a senior teacher of Kadampa Buddhism, has taught extensively in the UK and USA, and helped set up many thriving meditation centres since 1981. She is a leading expert in meditation and is regularly invited to teach courses around the Europe and the United States. For many years, one of her main jobs was to help with the editing and production of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso’s books, and she has engaged in extensive meditation retreat.
World Peace Temple
Thomas Tozer has over 15 years’ experience of meditation and study within the New Kadampa Tradition (NKT). He is known and respected for his skill in presenting meditation topics in a way that is joyful, practical and down to earth.
Schedule
Session 1: 10:30 – 11:15am
Session 2: 11:45 – 12:30pm
Session 3: 1pm – 2pm (with 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.
