There's No Such Thing As Enemies: Improving Our Relationships with Others.

Session Times

• Session 1: 2pm – 3.15pm
• Refreshments (30min)
• Session 2: 3.45pm – 5pm

We’ve probably all heard the term ‘keep your friends close and your enemies closer’. Over the course of our lives we, consciously and subconsciously, label those around us; friends, enemies, strangers, which in turn affects how we treat others and our day to day experiences. We tend to treat one group with kindness and love, the next with anger and resentment and the latter with neutrality or disregard..but what if we removed these labels and treated everyone as friends? It might seem impossible at first, or maybe even unnecessary…

In this half day course, guided by Buddhist Teacher Rebecca Dempsey, we’ll explore why this is both very possible and necessary. On the face of it, we don’t see the connection between how we treat others and the quality of our day to day experiences, or our own happiness. Through ditching these labels and discovering Buddhist perspectives on karma, cherishing others and developing a good heart, we can see how improving our relationships with others is a key aspect of a peaceful mind and a happier life.

Everyone is welcome. The retreat is suitable to those new to meditation as well as experienced practitioners. No special clothes are required and seating is provided in chairs and meditation cushions.

There is free on street parking on Peters Hill just outside, with easy access from Westlink Divis St/ Millfield exit, and we are just 15 min walk from City Hall and Belfast Grand Central Station.