tonglen

Urban Retreat
Jan 3rd - 7th 2026

HEALING FROM
THE HEART

The Magical Practice
of Taking & Giving

Something about yourself

with
James Longridge

Are you seeking a profound way to heal, not just the body, but also the heart and mind?

Join us for a transformative retreat dedicated to the ancient and powerful practice of the Taking and Giving Meditation.

For centuries, this special meditation has been used as a tool for healing. It’s not only known for its physical healing properties but is also a powerful method for dissolving painful mental habits like insecurity, anger, and hurt.

✨ W𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻:

•⁠ ⁠Boost your positive energy and purify your mind.

•⁠ ⁠Develop practical skills to deal with daily challenges peacefully and skillfully.

•⁠ ⁠Actively contribute to removing negativity from the world and spreading loving kindness.

The retreat will be gently guided by James Longridge, a long-time practitioner of Kadampa Buddhism and great enthusiast of this practice.

The Teachings on Taking and Given are extracted from the book The New Eight Steps To Happiness by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rimpoche

Sat 3rd Jan

6:30 -8pm

Sunday 4th Jan

15:00-16:00 Session 1
16:30-17:30 Session2

Mon-Tue-Wed- 5,6 & 7 Jan

10:00-11:00 Session 1
11:30-12:30 Session 2
lunch break
15:00-16:00 Session 3
16:30-17:30 Session 4

Public Talk / Introductory Teaching

suggested donations

whole retreat: 60 euro
per full day: 20 euro
per session 5 euro

Each session can be attended on a drop-in basis without prior reservation