Joyful Heart Day Retreat: Cultivating the Heart and Mind (LONDON)
About this Event
During this day retreat, held at Jamyang London Buddhist Centre, we will explore the cultivation of the heart and mind through the practices of the Four Immeasurables.
At a time when there is so much division, isolation and separateness, it’s more important than ever to enhance our emotional connection with others. These four practices – loving-kindness, compassion, empathetic joy and equanimity – open the heart and bring joy into our lives, countering any imbalances in the way we view ourselves, and deepening and healing our relationships with others.
The benefits of these attitudes are very powerful and special – as soon as we generate an attitude of loving-kindness, we start feeling more calm and peaceful, and naturally share this feeling with other beings. With regular practice, we can notice our empathy and love grow, resulting in a more joyful and fulfilling life through our connection with others.
These practices are accessible to anyone seeking inner transformation—whether Buddhist or not.
What We’ll Explore
- Explore the transformational practices of the Four Immeasurables – loving-kindness, compassion, empathetic joy and equanimity
- Learn techniques that help you connect with others and overcome feelings of isolation.
- Engage in meditations that open the heart and promote inner and outer harmony.
- Learn how to increase understanding and empathy towards those who challenge us.
- Share and learn with like-minded friends in group discussions.
Organisers
This event is co-organised with The Contemplative Consciousness Network (CCN). The CCN, established in 2011, following the teachings of our president Dr. B. Alan Wallace, is a charity dedicated to exploring and enhancing human potential and well-being through the study and practice of contemplative consciousness.
Lunch
During the lunch break, you are welcome to head out or bring your own lunch to eat with the group. This can be a great time to share and discuss with others. David has requested that we eat a plant-based lunch, or at least vegetarian if this is not possible for you. Especially given this day is about cultivating qualities of the heart – our abstaining from meat and dairy is an expression of non-harm and compassion for all beings – taking into account the welfare of our planet and fellow inhabitants.
Booking & Donations
There are limited in-person places available for this day retreat. We will also be live-streaming and recording the teachings on Zoom. Please book in advance – bookings are being handled through the CCN website.
The CCN embraces a sliding scale policy for their event fees, guided by the Buddhist principle of generosity and inclusivity. There are suggested donations to help cover event costs and support our ongoing activities, for the benefit of all. However, we firmly believe that financial constraints should never be a barrier to participation. If the suggested amount is beyond your means, please contribute what you can — every offering helps us sustain and continue providing our events and courses for the collective good.
Hourly Schedule
Day Retreat
- 10.30am - 11.45am
- Session 1
- Talk & Meditation
- 11.45am - 12.00pm
- Break
- 12.00pm - 1.15pm
- Session 2
- Talk & Meditation
- 1.15pm - 2.15pm
- Lunch
- 2.15pm - 3.30pm
- Session 3
- Talk, Meditation & Discussion
By booking with us, you are agreeing to our Terms and Conditions, which can be viewed here.
Organiser
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The Contemplative Consciousness Network
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Website
https://contemplative-consciousness.net/
Speakers
Speaker
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David OromithBuddhist Contemplative, Author and Meditation GuideDavid is a Buddhist contemplative, author, meditation guide and retreat leader. He is the Co-Founder of Samadhi, an organisation based in the UK and a member of the UK’s Network of Buddhist Organisations. He teaches workshops internationally and online and leads retreats across the UK. Through his clear and practical teaching style and warm and humorous approach, David inspires people to take back control of their thoughts and feelings and discover genuine wellbeing within.
