Healing The Heart - Awayday Retreat

Please note:
1) This event is being held at Meavy Parish Hall, Nr. Yelverton, Devon
2) All attendees will need to book in advance for this event

The Awayday Retreat

“The mind that cherishes others is the supreme good heart. Keeping such a good heart will result in happiness for ourself and all those around us.” Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche

On this special awayday retreat led by ordained Kadampa Buddhist monk and Resident Teacher at KMC Plymouth, Gen Kelsang Dragden, we will enjoy short teachings, clear instructions and plenty of time in guided meditations to become familiar with the core meditations on the mind of love – the wish for others to be happy.

Why would we do this? When we engage in the beautiful meditations on love, we will naturally experience pure happiness. We are not neglecting our own needs, but simply by changing our focus to cherishing others, understanding the benefits of doing so and recognising the kindness of others, we will “heal our hearts”. With sincere effort, we can unlock our natural potential for pure joy and by embracing these meditations and taking their lessons into our everyday interactions with others, we not only heal ourselves but also contribute to a kinder, happier world.

Schedule
10:30-11:15 Introduction, Teaching & Meditation
11:15-11:45 Tea Break
11:45:12:30 Teaching & Meditation
12:30-14:30 Lunch Break
14:30-15:15 Teaching & Meditation
15:15-15:45 Tea Break
15:45-16:30 Heart Jewel Prayers with guided meditation

Fees
- Non-members £25
- Members (Standard and Premium) £20
- Fees include basic tea, coffee and biscuits during the morning and afternoon breaks

The Venue
We will be holding this wonderful day, in the quiet village setting of Meavy, about 11miles to the north of Plymouth at:

• Meavy Parish Hall, The Green, Meavy, Devon PL20 6PJ
• View on a map HERE

A short distance from Burrator Reservoir and only a couple of minutes’ drive from Yelverton, Meavy is an ideal location to experience the beauty and quiet of the countryside within easy reach of Plymouth by car and by public transport.

Refreshments on The Day & Local Facilities
During the two tea breaks of the day, we will be offering basic* tea, coffee, and biscuits included in the fee for this awayday.

For your lunch, we suggest either a packed lunch, or you can access a number of local venues which serve a wide range of food choices, including the village pub across the road from the hall – more details below.

During the lunch break, and depending on the weather, there will be the option to take a group walk in the local vicinity if you would like to join us. Sheepstor and Burrator Reservoir are close by and are wonderful spots to share to fellow retreaters!

• Food Outlets
  • Royal Oak Inn, Meavy – see website HERE
  • The Burrator Inn, Dousland – see website HERE
  • Yelverton Village Centre – a variety of cafes, a Co-op and garage shop, a pub, a delicatessen with hot and cold food, and a Warren’s Bakery, all about 1.5 miles from Meavy

Parking & Transport
There is a designated car park for the village hall in Meavy but space is limited. There is also very limited on-road parking in the village but we ask people to be considerate of the local community.

If possible, we suggest car-shares and if you might be able to offer attendees a lift to and from the KMC on Mutley Plain, we would be pleased for you to let us know so we can help people without their own transport: you can email us HERE.

Buses regularly travel from Plymouth to Yelverton and Meavy is about a 1.5mile walk from Yelverton village centre following the main road. Bus information can be found HERE, as well as other sites.

* We regret that we are unable to offer a variety of milk types and decaffeinated and herbal alternatives. If you wish to bring your own supplies of such items we can provide supported access to make such drinks.