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
Vajrasattva Purification Retreat | 5-6 Dec with Thomas Tozer and Kadam Lucy | London World Peace Temple & City Meditation Space
Price range: £6.00 through £35.00
Vajrasattva Purification Retreat
Sat 5 Dec with Thomas Tozer | London World Peace Temple, Morden
Sun 6 Dec with Kadam Lucy | City Meditation Space, Kensington
Full weekend £35 | Sat £25 | Sun £20 | Free for Members | Concessions available
Through the power of recitation and visualization, and through receiving Vajrasattva’s blessings, we will gradually purify our mind and our actions. In this way we can improve our qualities as a human being, and eventually become a special holy being. ~ Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, teachings on Vajrasattva, 1993
This retreat is a powerful method for purifying our negative karma. By deepening our reliance on Buddha Vajrasattva in this retreat, we will cleanse our mind of delusions, negativities, and obstacles that both cause us suffering and hold us back from reaching our full inner potential.
This retreat is done in conjunction with Offering to the Spiritual Guide & Solitary Vajrasattva. Each session consists of time to study, meditate, and do some prayers.
Booking
Teacher(s)
Sat 5 Dec with Thomas Tozer | London World Peace Temple, Morden
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.
Sun 6 Dec with Kadam Lucy | City Meditation Space, Kensington
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.
Schedule
To be confirmed.
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.
