Half-Day Course

2026-12-05 Calm in the Christmas Rush

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Calm in the Christmas Rush Home » Half-Day Course A Buddhist approach to a peaceful December Saturday 5 December 2026, 10am–1.15pm With Kadam Ai Peng McBretney As December begins, life often speeds up. Between parties, shopping and year-end deadlines, the festive season can easily leave us rushed, frazzled and drained. From a Buddhist perspective, the … Read more

2026-10-31 How to Stay Kind When Others Aren’t: A Buddhist Perspective

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A Buddhist Perspective: How to Stay Kind When Others Aren’t Home » Half-Day Course How to Stay Kind When Others Aren’t Saturday 31 October 2026 10.30am–12.30pm At Heruka Kadampa Meditation Centre, Golders Green With Kadam John McBretney A BUDDHIST PERSPECTIVE “If we cherish others, we will be happy all the time.” — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, … Read more

2026-09-26 Explore Buddhism: Karma – Nothing happens without a cause

Explore Buddhism: Karma – Nothing happens without a cause Home » Half-Day Course Explore Buddhism: Karma – Nothing happens without a cause Saturday 26 September 2026 – 10.30am–12.30pm At Heruka Kadampa Meditation Centre, Golders Green With Kadam John McBretney “All our experiences, good and bad, are the results of our past actions.” — Geshe Kelsang … Read more

2026-09-12 Find Peace Beyond Stress and Anxiety

Find Peace Beyond Stress and Anxiety Home » Half-Day Course Find Peace Beyond Stress and Anxiety Saturday 12 September 2026 At Heruka Kadampa Meditation Centre, Golders Green With Kadam John McBretney Stress and anxiety can feel like they’re coming from everything around us — work, relationships, uncertainty, and pressure. We try to fix the situation, … Read more

2026-06-13 Freedom from Fear and Anxiety

Freedom from Fear and Anxiety Home » Half-Day Course Freedom from Fear and Anxiety Sat 13 June 2026 – Half-Day Course, 10am – 1.15pm At Heruka Kadampa Meditation Centre, Golders Green With Kadam John McBretney Anxiety can colour our whole experience—tightening the mind, draining our energy, and making even simple tasks feel overwhelming. Buddha’s teachings … Read more

2026-06-20 A Buddhist Approach to Letting Go and Moving Forward

A Buddhist Approach to Letting Go and Moving Forward Home » Half-Day Course A Buddhist Approach to Letting Go and Moving Forward Sat 20 June 2026 – 10.30am – 12 noon At Heruka Kadampa Meditation Centre, Golders Green With Sandrine Fanjek As the year unfolds, many of us carry thoughts, emotions, or habits that weigh … Read more

2026-06-06 Explore Buddhism: What is the Mind and Rebirth?

Explore Buddhism: What is the Mind and Rebirth? Home » Half-Day Course Explore Buddhism: What is the Mind and Rebirth Sat 6 June 2026 – 10.30am – 12.30pm At Heruka Kadampa Meditation Centre, Golders Green With Kadam John McBretney Have you ever wondered what the mind truly is? Or what happens after death? In this … Read more

2026-05-16 A New Relationship with Suffering: Finding Real Freedom

A New Relationship with Suffering: Finding Real Freedom Home » Half-Day Course A New Relationship with Suffering: Finding Real Freedom Sat 16 May 2026 – Half-Day Course, 10am – 1.15pm At Heruka Kadampa Meditation Centre, Golders Green With Kadam John McBretney We spend so much of our life trying — and failing — to avoid … Read more