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    WEEKEND RETREAT: Introduction to Buddhism

    • DATE & TIME

      10 – 12 May

      Registration from 4pm
      Friday evening intro starts at 7.30pm
      Course ends with lunch on Sunday

    • COURSE LEVEL

      Suitable for all levels

    • VENUE & PARKING

      Bodhisattva KMC, 3 Lansdowne Road, Brighton & Hove, BN3 1DN
      Free parking onsite

    • COURSE FEE & BOOKING

      Weekend course fee: £58 (includes meals)

      Accommodation fees:

      • Single room: £45/night
      • Twin Room: £30 (per person per night double occupancy) or £60 (per person single occupancy)
      • Double Room: £30 (per person per night double occupancy)or £60 (per person single occupancy)
      • Male Dormitory: £15/night
      • Female Dormitory: £15/night

       A deposit (non-refundable) will secure your place, and you can pay the remainder on arrival.

      Meals info: meals will be vegetarian unless you request vegan or wheat free.

      Allergies: please note – we cannot guarantee there will be zero traces of gluten, dairy, nuts etc in the food

      **If your preferred accommodation is sold out and you would like to be added to a waiting list please email events@meditateinbrighton.com We may have cancellations and sometimes new accommodation options become available

    Course info

    Introduction to Buddhism – Practical wisdom for modern times

    These days, many people are developing an interest in Buddhism and the Buddhist way of life, in part because of its practical approach to the problems we experience in our daily lives, and also because Buddhism is an open, flexible faith that may be practiced by anyone, regardless of their ethnicity or religious background.

    Practicing Buddhist teachings (Dharma) is the supreme method for improving the quality of our lives because the quality of life depends not upon external development or material progress, but upon the inner development of peace and happiness.

    Buddhism teaches us to take responsibility for ourselves, our actions, and the consequences of our actions. Through meditation we can follow the same path of inner transformation that Buddha followed and eventually attain a lasting inner peace and real power to benefit others.

    This weekend course will give an introduction to basic Buddhist philosophy for those wishing to gain a deeper understanding of Buddhist wisdom and the practice of meditation. Topics covered will be meditation, inner peace, karma, past and future lives, loving kindness, compassion & wisdom.

    The weekend consists of guided meditation, teachings, discussion with Q&A.

    Useful info

    Teacher

    Gen Kelsang Thekchen is the resident teacher of Bodhisattva Kadampa Meditation Centre.  He has been practising and teaching Buddhist meditation for over 20 years under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.  He is well known for his ability to present Buddha’s teachings in a simple, practical and often humorous way, making them easy to put into practice in everyday life.

    Schedule

    Friday:
    (Supper will be served at 6 pm)
    7.30pm – 8.30pm: Introduction

    Saturday:
    10–11.15am: Teaching
    12–1pm: Teaching
    1pm: Lunch
    2.30-4pm Teaching and Q&A

    7-8pm: Wishfulfilling jewel (chanted prayers)

    Sunday:
    10am – 11.15am: Meditation session
    12pm – 1pm: Meditation session
    Course ends with lunch