Saturday, 26 September 2026
Refuge Day: Walking the Path
Morden
About This Event
Join us for a talk on a practical approach to refuge in Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha that will energise our spiritual life, followed by a Buddhist Refuge Ceremony that dates back to Buddha Shakyamuni. In turbulent times, we all need a safe place to land. Without a reliable source of refuge, we can easily end up feeling powerless or even enraged with everything going on in the world. Yet many of the things we normally rely upon — our circumstances, possessions, relationships and achievements — can change in an instant, leaving us feeling vulnerable and unsettled. The Ceremony is a ritual meditation practice that draws us closer to the love and protection of the Three Jewels. You can choose whether you use it to formally become a Buddhist or simply as a powerful blessing and inspiration on your spiritual journey. This is a perfect day for those who have been enjoying classes at KMC London, and for the spiritually curious.
Teacher
Kadam Lucy James
Resident Teacher
Kadam Lucy James is the Resident Teacher of KMC London. She is a senior teacher of Kadampa Buddhism, has taught extensively in the UK and USA, and helped set up many thriving meditation centres since 1981. She is a leading expert in meditation and is regularly invited to teach courses around Europe and the United States. For many years, one of her main jobs was to help with the editing and production of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso's books, and she has engaged in extensive meditation retreat. Kadam Lucy is appreciated for her deep wisdom, vast knowledge, lucid mind, and inspiring yet practical presentation of Buddha's teachings and meditations. She is very skilled at explaining how to make these teachings immediately effective in our busy modern lives to help both ourselves and everyone around us.
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