# Event Details - **Event Name**: Bodhi Open Heart: A 9-Week Loving-Kindness Meditation Course - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 17 Dec, 2026 at 08:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Open your heart, transform your mind & discover how loving-kindness meditation brings greater warmth, compassion & connection into your lifeAbout this Event9-week course | In personThursdays, 6.30–8.30pmStarts Thursday 22 October 2026Bodhi Open Heart Meditation is suitable for both complete beginners and those with meditation experience. The course is held weekly with care by our friendly and experienced meditation instructors.Would you like to experience more kindness in your life, discover greater inner resilience and feel more emotionally grounded? Open Heart can help you fulfil your potential and connect more meaningfully with others.During Open Heart, we will explore how to:Cultivate a stronger sense of kindness and personal wellbeingOpen naturally to meaningful connections with othersTake regular moments to reconnect with the bodyStrengthen awareness of feelings as they ariseOffer kindness to ourselvesRadiate kindness to those around usGet a tasterExperience a taster of the course by attending a Bodhi Meditation Moment introductory workshop exploring how to manage difficult emotions: Book sepperately on Eventbrite:What others are saying about Open Heart“It is helping me to stop and feel the inner silence, to calm my mind, to increase my inner power, to connect with my being, to develop more love for myself and others, and to feel unity with others.”“It has been a wonderful gift to experience the awakening of my heart through awareness and acceptance of what is present in each moment.”“Infinite gratitude.”Cost for the nine-week courseStandard: £90 (£10 per session)Concession: £45Supporter: £120 - for those who would like to help subsidise places for othersUnder 25s: FreeIf cost is a barrier, please email us to register. No one will be turned away because they cannot afford to make a donation.The teachings are offered freely. Donations help cover the cost of staff, equipment and running our centre.What you will receiveNine weekly classes with experienced instructorsWeekly guided meditation recordingsCommunity support through a WhatsApp groupAdditional opportunities for weekly group practice: online on Mondays and Wednesdays, and in person on TuesdaysHealthy and delicious bites and refreshments from the centre’s Tara TeahouseOpportunities to deepen your kindness and compassion through other events in our autumn programmeExplore our programme at Meet your instructorsWill MansfieldWill Mansfield has practised Buddhism for more than 25 years and has been an instructor at the London Rigpa Centre for over 15 years. He finds it deeply rewarding to see how meditation and Buddhist teachings can benefit people’s lives and work together to deepen their sense of self-discovery.Rosey HastingsRosey Hastings has studied and practised Buddhism since the 1980s. She was a schoolteacher for 30 years, working with children and young adults with learning difficulties, particularly dyslexia.She is passionate about making Buddhism accessible and meaningful to anyone with interest and curiosity, whatever their background, education or preferred style of learning. Rosey supports and teaches on Rigpa UK’s public and sangha programmes.CarolCarol has studied Buddhist teachings for more than 30 years and has been an instructor at the London Centre for 25 years, specialising in meditation courses.She previously worked in IT and as a project manager for a major corporation, leading multicultural teams and enjoying her interaction with others. Having experienced the remarkable benefits of these teachings and practices, her greatest wish is to share them and help people integrate them into their everyday lives.Health and wellbeingMeditation is not a substitute for medical treatment. If you are receiving treatment for a mental or physical health condition, please continue with your treatment and check with your doctor or care professional whether these sessions are suitable for you.Join our mailing list https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfOeih_xHzCWr4VRClsYYWG_OzGDm7ePC-Jwr6lLmNJpvDG8A/viewform or follow us on EventbriteAgenda🕑: 06:30 AM - 08:30 PMOpen Heart Meditation CourseInfo: Registration will take place from 6pm - 6.30pm. This will be an interactive course, allowing ample time for reflection, discussion and questions during the two sessions, as well as during the refreshment break. The Tara Tea House will be open to serve light meals and refresments. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/bodhi-open-heart-a-9-week-loving-kindness-meditation-course/100001998421427285 - **Event Categories**: meditation, health-wellness, workshops, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: London - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Rigpa - **lat**: 51.5404259 - **long**: -0.1167117 - **full address**: Rigpa, 330 Caledonian Rd, London, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Bodhi Open Heart: A 9-Week Loving-Kindness Meditation Course - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/b98b3fee7c246a26b3c8710c8f0cdafde6757f30b396cee2728a3765d5d3b0bf-rimg-w1200-h600-dca8a888-gmir.jpg?v=1787410824 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Bodhi Open Heart: A 9-Week Loving-Kindness Meditation Course being held? - **A:** Bodhi Open Heart: A 9-Week Loving-Kindness Meditation Course takes place on Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 17 Dec, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Rigpa, 330 Caledonian Rd, London, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Bodhi Open Heart: A 9-Week Loving-Kindness Meditation Course? - **A:** Bodhi Open Heart: A 9-Week Loving-Kindness Meditation Course is organized by Rigpa UK. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Bodhi Open Heart: A 9-Week Loving-Kindness Meditation Course 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 London, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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