About this Event
Loving Kindness meditation is a transformative practice that cultivates goodwill and friendliness toward oneself and others—offering a lifetime resource for meeting life's circumstances with greater resilience, joy, and good-heartedness.
Come and immerse yourself in an environment of practice, guided by experienced Buddhist meditation teachers, supported by the company of other meditators.
This meditation retreat day will introduce and explore the practice of Loving Kindness—a simple, powerful and profound technique, long-practised in the Buddhist tradition, which helps us to reconnect with the depth of life, and cultivate the presence, clarity and open-heartedness that modern life can so easily erode.
“Loving-kindness and compassion are the basis for wise, powerful, sometimes gentle, and sometimes fierce actions that can really make a difference - in our own lives and those of others.”
Sharon Salzberg
About Andrew
Andrew Warr has had a regular meditation practice for 45 years and has been studying and practicing Buddhism since the early 80s. Known for his great clarity, warmth and humour, Andrew has been one of the main teachers of Loving Kindness in Rigpa internationally, and for many years has been leading retreats on this practice - as well as meditation practice – worldwide.
About Corinne
Corinne Ewen is a teacher in Rigpa, living in Sussex. She has been practising in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition for many years.
What we’ll be doing on this retreat day
The day will involve:
- Introducing key elements of Loving Kindness practice
- Discussion
- Guided meditations
This event is open to all. Suitable for beginners as well as those with experience.
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PRACTICAL DETAILS
Meditation Retreat Day: Cultivating Loving Kindness
Sunday 22nd March 2026
10.30am to 4pm
Doors open 10.15am
IN PERSON only
Open to all (18+) Under 18s need to be accompanied by a responsible adult.
No experience needed
Venue: the Linklater Pavilion, Railway Lane, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2FG
Lewes is just 1 hour from London by train.
For information about the Linklater Pavilion and the Railway Land, see their website here.
For more information on how to get to the venue, see our map here
There is disabled access at the Linklater Pavilion. If you have specific access requirements, please make sure to let us know in the Eventbrite registration process.
Parking
Please note: the Linklater Pavilion does not have onsite parking.
Information on nearby car parks can be found on our venue map here.
Food
- Refreshments will be provided in the breaks. Please make sure to let us know if you have any dietary restrictions (within the Eventbrite registration process).
- Lunch: there are a variety of cafes, restaurants, and eateries within walking distance from the venue – or bring your own picnic!
What to Bring
A meditation cushion or bench if you wish (chairs will be provided)
A shawl or blanket for comfort
Water bottle and any personal items for the day
Notebook (optional) for reflections
Suggested donation £45 standard / £25 concession
Financial hardship: if the above suggested amount is not feasible for you, please donate an amount that is affordable. All donations are gratefully received as they enable us to continue to run events.
Tickets are limited – advance booking is required.
This course is an in-person only event and will not be accessible online.
Registration for this course is only valid through Eventbrite. Please do not book through allevents.in
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ABOUT OUR MEDITATION RETREAT DAYS
Rigpa South Downs Lewes holds Meditation Retreat Days throughout the year.
Retreat means to step away from the noise of everyday life and create a space for something different. This one-day event is a chance to do exactly that – to take some time out from the demands of our busy lives and reconnect with a deeper sense of presence, perspective and peace within ourselves.
So whether you’re brand new to meditation or have experience, these retreat days offer the chance to explore and deepen meditation practice with the guidance of experienced Buddhist teachers, in a setting that naturally supports reflection and stillness. Our venue – the Linklater Pavilion – is nestled in the peaceful surroundings of the Railway Land nature reserve in Lewes, just an hour by train from London.
“It's been a treat to be immersed in so much peace... while learning some solid foundations for a meditative practice.”
Come and enjoy the exploration and discovery that is meditation, because there’s no time like the present.
About Rigpa South Downs Lewes
The retreat is hosted by Rigpa South Downs Lewes, part of Rigpa UK. Based in East Sussex, we have been offering Buddhist meditation courses, events and retreats in Lewes and the local area for over 30 years. For more details on our local programme, see our online events calendar here.
Health and Well-Being
Please note: meditation is not a substitute for medical treatment. If you are receiving treatment for a mental or physical health condition, please continue your treatment and check with your doctor/care professional if this event would be suitable for you.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Linklater Pavilion, Railway Lane, Railway Lane, Lewes, United Kingdom
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