Living Peacefully: Embracing Contentment in Every Moment

Living Peacefully: Embracing Contentment in Every Moment
Sat 28 Mar 2026 - Half-Day Course, 10am - 1.15pm
At Heruka Kadampa Meditation Centre, Golders Green
With Kadam John McBretney
In our busy lives, it’s easy to feel restless, dissatisfied, or caught up in constant striving. This half-day course offers practical guidance to cultivate lasting peace and contentment in the midst of daily life.
Through simple Buddhist teachings and guided meditations you will learn how to:
- Appreciate the present moment and find joy in simple experiences
- Reduce stress, dissatisfaction, and mental agitation
- Cultivate gratitude, contentment, and inner ease
Whether you are new to meditation or looking to deepen your practice, this course provides practical tools to live with more peace, balance, and happiness every day.
Everyone is welcome – no experience needed.
About the teacher
Kadam John McBretney is the Resident Teacher of Heruka KMC and has been studying and practising Kadampa Buddhism for over 30 years. Known for his joyful and down-to-earth style, he has a rare ability to make even the deepest subjects clear and accessible, guiding students effortlessly to develop lasting inner peace and wisdom.
Schedule
- Registration - 9.30am - 10am
- Session 1 - 10am - 11.15am
- Break - 11.15am - 11.45am
- Session 2 - 11.45am - 1.15pm
- Lunch - 1.15pm
The course is free for Silver members and above. Lunch is £6 for all.
Available live-streamed on Zoom for Silver members and above.
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Fri 20 - Sun 22 Mar 2026
Living Peacefully: Embracing Contentment in Every Moment
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