BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.0.1//EN TZID:Europe/London X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/London BEGIN:VEVENT UID:88@anukampaproject.org DTSTART:20191028T210000Z DTEND:20191030T053000Z DTSTAMP:20250429T130541Z URL:https://anukampaproject.org/events/ab191028kairosnr/ SUMMARY:Ajahn Brahm's Kairos Three-Day Non-Residential Retreat: “How To L et Go Without Pushing Away” DESCRIPTION:Kairos Centre is a Christian nuns’ monastery\, with an atmosp here naturally conducive to deep inner reflection and peace\, and encourag es visitors to hold the space as guests with quiet respect. Set in this ve ry special\, spiritual place overlooking Richmond Park\, this retreat prov ides a wonderful opportunity to cultivate a still and happy heart\, guided by self-proclaimed 'meditation junkie' Ajahn Brahm.\n\n \;\n\nThe ret reat consists of silent meditation practice\, Dhamma talks\, guided medita tions\, Sutta classes\, using "The Word of The Buddha\," and Q&\;A sess ions. The schedule will be relaxed and flexible and you will have use of t he main hall\, lounge and grounds\, as well as the beautiful small chapel within the building for extra solitude.\n\n \;\n\nNon-residential retr eat tickets are aimed at those who have or are able to find their own acco mmodation in and around London. Unfortunately we are not able to recommend any accommodation near Kairos Centre. Non-residential guests are asked to bring their own simple packed lunches (sandwiches are good!) as the centr e cannot cater for large numbers. Hot drinks served three times a day are included in the ticket. \n\n \;\n\n \;\n\nThe retreat begins at 9 .00am on Monday 28th October\, 2019. On the first two days of the retreat\ , non-residential guests are welcome to stay until after the evening talk at around 9.30pm\, or to quietly leave before then at their convenience. T he retreat ends for everyone on Wednesday 30th October at 5.30pm.\n\n  \;\n\nTENTATIVE SCHEDULE\n\n \;\n\nMonday 28th &\; Tuesday 29th Oct ober:\n\n \;\n\n9am: Arrival and Welcome Tea\n9:30am-12:30pm: Meditati on and Guidance\n12:30pm-1:30pm: Lunch break (non-residents are to bring t heir own lunch)\n1:30pm-3:30pm: Meditation and Guidance\n3:30pm-4pm: Tea b reak\n4pm-5pm: Word of the Buddha Class\n5pm-6pm: Own Meditation\n6pm-7pm: Tea break (bring snacks if needed)\n7pm-8pm: Group Meditation\n8.15pm-9.3 0pm: Question and Answer Session.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\nWednesday 30th October:\n\n \;\n\n9am: Arrival and Welcome Tea\n9.30am-12.30pm: Medit ation and Guidance\n12.30pm-1.30pm: Lunch break (non-residents are to brin g their own lunch)\n1.30pm-2pm: Group Meditation\n2pm-3pm: Word of the Bud dha Class\n3pm-3:30pm: Tea break\n3:30pm-4:30pm: Closing Talk and Metta Me ditation\n4:30pm-5pm: Discussion on Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project\n5pm-5:30pm : Tea and Closing\n\n \;\n\nThe cost of this Non-Residential Retreat i s £150.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\nThe payment is refundable minus £75 BEF ORE 1st August 2019.\n\n \;\n\nPlease note that FROM 1st August no re fund will be given\, unless someone on our waiting list is able to take yo ur place. If your ticket can be taken by someone else\, you will be refund ed minus £75.  Whilst we will make every effort to offer your ticket on\ , we are sorry that this cannot be guaranteed.\n\n \;\n\nOrganisation is on a volunteer basis which keeps costs low. Ajahn Brahm is kindly comin g all the way from Australia to England to help us establish a monastery a nd there will be opportunity to donate towards that aim at the end of the retreat.\n\n \;\n\nIf you would like to contribute to sponsoring accom modation for Ajahn Brahm and Ven Canda\, please donate here\, reference: 'monastic costs.'\n\n \;\n\nWe may be able to offer some financial ass istance to those of limited means through our bursary fund\, collected ent irely through the generosity of others.\n\n \;\n\nYou are welcome to d onate to our bursary fund here.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\nWe kindly ask tha t you do not contact the venue.\n\n \;\n\nNote:\n\n \;\n\n1. After payment\, you will receive an email with your Ticket/Booking Confirmation almost immediately. Please check your junk mail box if you do not receiv e it. You can also add our email address bookings@anukampaproject.org as a contact to prevent emails from us going into the junk folder.\n\n \; \n\n2. If you do not receive your ticket within an hour\, please email us. \n\n \;\n\n \;\n**If you are on the waiting list\, please check yo ur email often or set up a notification on your smartphone to be notified immediately if there is an email from us so you can act quickly if there i s a space coming up**\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://anukampaproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2 019/02/Kairos-Slider-1.jpg CATEGORIES:2019 Tour LOCATION:Kairos Centre\, Mount Angelus Road\, London\, SW15 4JA\, United Ki ngdom GEO:51.4504005;-0.24677729999996245 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mount Angelus Road\, London \, SW15 4JA\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Kairos Centre:geo: 51.4504005,-0.24677729999996245 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR