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Cardiff\u2019s Buddhist Centre<\/a> invites the public along to their Urban Retreat, from November 9-16. The retreat, with the theme of Loving Kindess- Blazing Like the Sun<\/i>, is part of a worldwide movement.<\/p>\n

People are invited to a series of activities throughout the week, including daily meditation, to help understand and effectively practice the Buddha\u2019s teachings.<\/p>\n

Co-ordinator, Kath Lloyd recommends Thursday\u2019s workshop entitled Mindfulness and Compassion<\/i>, for those less familiar with Buddhist practice.<\/p>\n

The workshop introduces people to the transforming power of mindfulness, offering meditation techniques that can help people escape their stressful working lives.<\/p>\n

Friday will involve poetry sharing, with coffee and cake, short stories and spiritual community music.<\/p>\n

For a full schedule visit the Cardiff Buddhist Centre website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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