Padmasambhava Festival
Sunday, September 20th @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
So, what do Buddhists mean when they’re talking about demons?
Surely there’s none about nowadays are there?
If there are, how would we spot them?
And what do we do if we do spot them?
Come and join us on our Padmasambhava Festival to find out the answers to the questions above!
There will be a morning of meditation, talk and discussion, and ritual all in honor of the great loving guru of Tibet – Padmasambhava.
We will have a mitra ceremony in the afternoon so please bring a vegan lunch to share!
- 8.30am – 9.30am – Kamalasiha – Led Padmasambhava Sadhana – Order Members only
- 9.35am – Team Arrives
- 9.50am – Team Welcomes Arrivals
- 10.05am – Kamalasiha – Intro –
Be fully here, warts and all, if your demons are at the forefront, they are welcome, if you need to be here but quiet, tell people, they will meet you well - 10.10am – 10.45am – Kamalasiha – Meditation – Possible Visualisation
- 10.45am – 11am – Tea Break
- 11am – 12pm – Talk and Groups –
Talk and then handouts with group leaders for prompts, 10 mins on own reflecting, allowing time for the depths. then open to group for discussion but can go to group places to do this - 12.15pm – 1pm – Team set up tables downstairs at 1pm for a two hour lunch
How to join
No need to book. Just turn up from just before 10am. Please bring some vegan food to share at lunchtime.
The event is offered without charge but please remember that the Centre is powered by your generosity. GIVING PAGE
Frequently asked questions
Is this event suitable for me?
This event is suitable for anyone familiar with our two meditations, The Mindfulness of Breathing and the Metta Bhavana.
Do I need to pay?
Our Centre is powered by generosity so you are very welcome to attend without paying anything.
If you can afford it, our Council suggests a gift of around £25 for full-day events and £12.50 for a half-day events.
There is a contactless donation system at the Centre or you can donate online using the link above, and cash is still welcome!
Do I need to book?
No. Just turn up. Please bring vegan food to share at lunchtime.
The Team
