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"To transform this mind of ours - 
This is the teaching of the Buddha."

The Buddha

Welcome to Rigpa South Downs Lewes
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Rigpa South Downs Lewes is part of Rigpa UK, and is based in East Sussex. We have been offering Buddhist meditation courses, events and retreats in Lewes and the local area for over 30 years. 

Courses and Events

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Who are we, actually?

Meditation Retreat Day

 Sunday
Nov 22nd 
10.30am - 4pm
In - person

Exploring experientially two ways of looking at our mind: thoughts and beyond thoughts.

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Monday Morning Meditation​​​​​

Mondays
8.15am - 9.00am

Online

Starting the week with calm and care for ourselves: guided mindfulness and awareness meditation. 

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Meditation and Interconnectedness 6 week course

Fridays
Nov 13th - Dec 18th

7.30pm - 9pm
In - person

A 6 week interactive course exploring meditation as a means to live each day fully, connecting freshly with ourselves and our world.

More pages will be added to this website soon. In the meantime, you can find our full programme here

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What others have shared

“These are excellent courses, designed not just to teach meditation but a new relationship to oneself, life, and others.”

“Easily the best part of my week and unquestionably one of the most important things I have discovered in my life to date.”

“It's been a treat to be immersed in so much peace on a weekly basis while learning some solid foundations for a meditative practice.”

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Rigpa South Downs Lewes is part of Rigpa UK, a registered charity in the UK. You can find their website here

©2026 by RIGPA SOUTH DOWNS

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