Take a break from busy life, and relax and unwind, contemplating Buddha's teachings, and meeting with like-minded people.
Courses and Retreats
Day Courses - 2010
Learn To Meditate In Half A Day - (Meditations for a clear mind) - 9th May
Half Day Course - 10am-12.30pm.
Finding happiness from a different source. Three guided meditations that lead to mental clarity and inner peace. A voyage of discovery into the mind that reveals our inner potential for lasting peace and happiness.
How To Overcome Stress (with Gen Kelsang Dragpa) - 23th May
Quite often we get an uncomfortable feeling, and if we cannot get rid of this quickly it will linger and remain with us and transform into stress. Gen Dragpa will explore the causes of stress and give us some helpful advice on how to become and remain calm, happy and stress-free.
The Path Of Loving Kindness - 4th July
This day course will focus on the development of a loving mind. Buddha said: “Love is the great protector”. We will meditate on the various minds of love and develop a strong wish to be close to others. With this feeling of love we will never feel lonely or depresses and will have a positive uplifting influence on our family and friends.
Learn To Meditate In Half A Day - (Meditations for relaxation) - 18th July
Half Day Course - 10am-12.30pm.
Three guided meditations to relax body and mind which can be practised by anyone.
With regular practice, these meditations help to relax both body and mind
and lead to a deep experience of inner peace.
All courses: 10am - 5pm
Please book in advance
Course fees: £20 (£5 non-refundable deposit; vegetarian lunch included).
Retreats - 2010
Akshobya Buddhist Centre holds a number of Buddhist retreats. These retreats provide a wonderful opportunity to focus on your spiritual practice and deepen your understanding and experience of Buddha's teachings.
Advice From The Heart - The Kadampa Way Of Life - 11th - 13th June
Meditation in the beautiful Derbyshire countryside at this Weekend retreat at Tara Kadampa Meditation Centre with Gen Kelsang Dragpa.
Practical advice to transform our daily activities in sources of inner peace and joy. Suitable for complete beginners as well as more experienced practitioners. Between the teachings and meditations we will have lots of time to unwind and discover the Derbyshire countryside.
Click her for pricesPlease book in advance for this retreat
Guru Yoga / Mandala Offering Retreat - 14th - 19th June
On this retreat we engage in the profound practice of mandala offerings in order to create immeasurable merit or positive karma. We also meditate on Guru Yoga, a special ritual method of relying on a Spiritual Guide to easily receive his blessings. Through this we create very powerful causes for success in all our spiritual practices.
For more information about the retreats at Akshobya Centre, please contact the Centre.
