# Event Details - **Event Name**: Learn To Meditate In Half A Day. A Morning Retreat with Ian McGlade. - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 31 Oct, 2026 at 10:30 am – Sat, 31 Oct, 2026 at 01:30 pm (+00:00) - **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: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.Session One – Talk & Guided Meditation (1hr 15min)Break (30min - with refreshments)Session Two – Talk & Guided Meditation (1hr 15min)Ian McGlade is an experienced Kadampa teacher who presents Buddhist teachings in a clear, practical, and relatable way. Drawing on many years of meditation practice, Ian helps people find realistic methods for working with modern challenges and developing inner peace in daily life.A perfect opportunity to pause, reset, and learn tools you can use in daily life. Everyone welcome. No special clothing or equipment required. A selection of both chairs and meditations cushions will be available. Located just 10min walk from the Bus Station, and 3min walk from Bishop St car park, in the beautiful Garden of Reflection. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/6e4ba750-103c-11f1-ba8b-3f5afee59419-rimg-w592-h740-dc071e31-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/londonderry/learn-to-meditate-in-half-a-day-a-morning-retreat-with-ian-mcglade/100001983648807983 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, meditation, workshops, art, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Flearn-to-meditate-in-half-a-day-a-morning-retreat-with-ian-mcglade-tickets-1983648807983 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Londonderry - **state**: NI - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Lamrim Kadampa Buddhist Centre, Derry / Londonderry - **lat**: 54.9947277 - **long**: -7.321711899999999 - **full address**: Lamrim Kadampa Buddhist Centre, Derry / Londonderry, 11 Pump Street, Londonderry, United Kingdom ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Potala Kadampa Buddhist Centre (https://allevents.in/org/potala-kadampa-buddhist-centre/22517511) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/44fd0ac38345b21e0310f025bc310d2d2111c50c686757862d2e57076a167cac-rimg-w1200-h675-dc051e30-gmir.jpg?v=1771798767 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/5be57bc896cd3aec7535c0bcab13df338c76caa24748211ba8f218981e66c279-rimg-w400-h400-dc062033-gmir.jpg?v=1771798766 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Sat, 31 Oct, 2026 at 10:30 am (+00:00) - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** Lamrim Kadampa Buddhist Centre, Derry / Londonderry, 11 Pump Street, Londonderry, United Kingdom - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 GBP - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Potala Kadampa Buddhist Centre - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** health-wellness, meditation, workshops, art, fine-arts - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Learn To Meditate In Half A Day. 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