Sat 16th May 2026 | 10.30am – 1.30pm | £16 | Lamrim Kadampa Buddhist Centre, 11 Pump Street, Derry / Londonderry
In person and live online for members
In life, it is impossible for anyone to avoid mental and physical pain and suffering. From slight irritations and restlessness within our body and mind to the lived experience of chronic turmoil and torment. The reality is we cannot hide from pain, loss, sickness or death. It can’t be argued with.
Despite its inevitability, our normal response is to recoil from pain. We fear it and reject it.
Fearing pain is often our response as we don’t know how to deal with it.
Within Buddhism, there are many methods to manage and deal with pain. In fact, experienced practitioners welcome pain. They face it and discover meaning within it. Ultimately they transform it to develop deep spiritual insights and attainments, They use it to grow and become mentally stronger, not in spite of pain, but because of it.
- 10.30am–12pm Two guided meditations and a talk
- Refreshments
- 12.30pm–1.30pm Two guided meditations and a talk
Ian McGlade is an experienced Kadampa teacher who presents Buddhist teachings in a clear, practical, and relatable way. Drawing on many years of meditation practice, Ian helps people find realistic methods for working with modern challenges and developing inner peace in daily life.
A perfect opportunity to pause, reset, and learn tools you can use in daily life. Everyone welcome. No special clothing or equipment required. A selection of both chairs and meditations cushions will be available. Located just 10min walk from the Bus Station, and 3min walk from Bishop St car park, in the beautiful Garden of Reflection.
Members can attend our centre classes and retreats online or in person. Details on how to join at Membership.
Our weekly general classes can be found at Classes By Location with special events at Events and Retreats.
If you need help feel free to phone or whatsapp us on +44 (0) 7848 175 415 or email at info@meditateni.org.
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