# Event Details - **Event Name**: Learn To Meditate In Half A Day. An Afternoon Retreat with Rebecca Dempsey. - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: A wonderful opportunity for anyone wanting to learn to meditate in the Buddhist Tradition. Suitable for Buddhists and non Buddhists alike.About this EventOne of our most popular and accessible workshops, Learn to Meditate in Half a Day offers a relaxing and inspiring introduction to meditation. Suitable for beginners and those wishing to refresh their practice, this enjoyable session runs over the course of a weekend morning and is structured as follows:1400 – 1530 Session One. Two guided meditations and a talk (1hr 30min)Refreshments (30 minutes – with refreshments)1600 – 1700 Session Two. Two guided meditations and a talk (1hr 15min)The workshop begins with practical advice on how to prepare for meditation, including posture and a gentle introduction to the first guided session. Meditation mats and cushions are provided for those who prefer to sit cross-legged, although most people choose to sit comfortably in chairs.Rooted in the teachings of modern Kadampa Buddhism, this workshop focuses on the true purpose of meditation: to cultivate a calm and peaceful mind. Through gaining experience of meditation, we can begin to reduce negative states of mind and discover a natural source of happiness within.During retreat you will:Learn how to meditate effectively, even as a complete beginnerUnderstand the real benefits of meditation, both mental and physicalExplore how to apply meditation in daily life to reduce stress, worry, and frustrationBegin to recognise that inner peace is not something far away, but a natural state of our own mind that we can learn to access at any timeThe teachings are presented in a clear and practical way, drawing on timeless wisdom for our busy modern lives.Everyone welcome. No special clothing or equipment required. A selection of both chairs and meditations cushions will be available. Located just 18min walk from Grand Central Station and with free on street parking outside. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/8c3d72a0-a639-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w592-h740-dcd8d8e8-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/belfast/learn-to-meditate-in-half-a-day-an-afternoon-retreat-with-rebecca-dempsey/100001998497343352 - **Event Categories**: fitness, health-wellness, Workshops, Art, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Kadampa Meditation Centre, Belfast - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Belfast - **state**: NI - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Kadampa Meditation Centre, Belfast - **lat**: 54.603095 - **long**: -5.936597099999999 - **full address**: Kadampa Meditation Centre, Belfast, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Learn To Meditate In Half A Day. An Afternoon Retreat with Rebecca Dempsey. - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/6d8845e5c9f0760f29a8a01cf303fb78f1740bd0779e6cd7f4d1bc3effcec75c-rimg-w1200-h675-dcc8d8d8-gmir.jpg?v=1787270492 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Learn To Meditate In Half A Day. An Afternoon Retreat with Rebecca Dempsey. being held? - **A:** Learn To Meditate In Half A Day. An Afternoon Retreat with Rebecca Dempsey. takes place on Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Kadampa Meditation Centre, Belfast, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Learn To Meditate In Half A Day. An Afternoon Retreat with Rebecca Dempsey.? - **A:** Learn To Meditate In Half A Day. An Afternoon Retreat with Rebecca Dempsey. is organized by Potala Kadampa Buddhist Centre. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Learn To Meditate In Half A Day. An Afternoon Retreat with Rebecca Dempsey. is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Belfast, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Learn To Meditate In Half A Day. An Afternoon Retreat with Rebecca Dempsey. sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Learn To Meditate In Half A Day. 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