How Not to Take things Personally
About this Event
So often in our relationships with others we experience moments of hurt, rejection, or not feeling heard. In these situations it’s easy for frustration to build, and for anger or resentment to arise, leaving us feeling stuck and reactive.
In Buddhist teachings, there is a deeply practical approach to patience that speaks directly to these experiences. Rather than simply trying to suppress difficult emotions, we learn how to understand the mind in a deeper way—so that we are less caught up in taking things personally in the first place.
In this day retreat at the beautiful Wootton Hall, Chelvi will guide us through talks, meditation, and reflection on this very approach. Drawing on Buddha’s insight into the nature of the self, we explore how loosening our fixed sense of “me” and “mine” can help us respond to difficulties with far more space, flexibility, and ease.
As this understanding grows, we begin to notice a real shift: situations that once felt heavy or confrontational start to feel more workable. Instead of escalating into conflict, they become opportunities to practise patience, to soften our reactions, and to grow in emotional freedom.
This retreat offers a gentle but powerful way to transform how we relate to challenges in everyday life—improving not only our peace of mind, but the quality of our relationships as a whole.
Vegetarian lunch and refreshments provided.
(Email [email protected] in advance, to enquire about catering for allergies/intolerances, or if you will have financial or transport difficulties reaching the venue. )
BOOKING ONLINE ESSENTIAL!
Please note: Online Booking & Payment prior the start of the retreat only.
Price: £35 General Admission/ £25 Low income (unemployed or on benefits)
£10 Members lunch
Schedule:
Registration: 09.30am (please feel free to arrive from 9am to meet & settle in)
Session one: 10.00am - 11.15am
Break :11.15am - 11.45am
Session two:11.45am - 1.00pm
Lunch: 1pm - 2.30pm
Session three & four: 2.30pm - 4.00pm (with an afternoon break)
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Everyone Welcome!
Where is it happening?
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