Tuesday 2 Jan – Sunday 7 Jan | Supreme Ocean of Infinite Good Fortune Retreat | 10am – 6.50pm | Free
Supreme Ocean of Infinite Good Fortune
Unguided Mantra Recitation Retreat
Jan 2 – 7
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.
Session Times
Tuesday 2 – Saturday 6
Session 1, 10:00am – 11.20am
Session 2, 12:00pm – 1.20pm
Session 3, 3.00pm – 4.20pm
Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayers with Tsog Offerings, 5.30pm – 6.50pm
Sunday 7
Happiness Hour Class 11am – 12pm
Session 1, 12:30pm – 1.50pm
Session 2, 3.00pm – 4.20pm
This Retreat is unguided, we will engage in prayers and have a pause in each session to silently recite the name mantra of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
KMC London, 27 Earls Court Road
London W8 6ED
KMC London is a dedicated spiritual space in Kensington which provides people with a quiet, beautiful, peaceful, and safe environment to learn about Meditation. The Centre is part of an international network of Kadampa Centres providing a place of peace and refuge open to everyone.
Here are some common questions that people ask about our meditation classes. If you have any other questions please contact us and we will be happy to help you in anyway.
Q) What is meditation?
The purpose of meditation is to cultivate positive states of mind, conducive to peace and well-being, and overcome negative habits of mind. Happiness is a state of mind, therefore the real source of happiness lies in the mind, not in external conditions. When our mind is peaceful we are free from worries and mental discomfort, and we experience true happiness.
Meditation is a technique used by millions of people to develop a calm and peaceful mind. It reduces stress, anxiety, and other negative states of mind and promotes physical and mental well-being. The meditations we guide are non-sectarian, non-judgemental, and universal. They are simple and accepted methods to help people tackle the stress and anxiety associated with the challenges of modern daily life.
Q: Do I have to sit of the floor?
A: No, people have the choice of sitting on a chair or they can bring their own cushion and sit on the floor.
Q: Do I need to have a religious affiliation to attend these weekly classes?
A: No. Everything is presented in a way that is accessible to everyone, and no religious affiliation is required.
Q: Do I need to have experience of meditation to attend a weekly class?
A: No. Everyone is welcome, including beginners.
Q: Are these classes suitable for someone who already has some experience of meditation?
A: The teachings are designed to be simple yet profound, so that every class provides something for everyone.
Q: Will I be asked to say anything, or speak in front of a group of people?
A: No. But you can ask questions if you want to.
Q: Is there any physical exercise involved, such as yoga?
A: No. The courses focus on meditation alone.
Q: What do I need to bring?
A: Nothing in particular. However, some people find it useful to bring a notepad and pen.
Q: How should I dress?
A: There are no special requirements, but comfortable clothing is generally best.
Q: If I want to attend a weekly class, do I need to wait for the next course of classes to begin?
A: No. Each class is self-contained. You can drop in whenever you can, and start whenever you like.
Q: Do I need to book in advance?
A: For weekly classes it is not necessary to book in advance.