04/05/2013 - Jessica Wardill

I found this a very profound learning experience, both at the time and after the day itself. In my experience, it deepens your understanding and practice, not necessarily in ways you expect. It was excellently facilitated by Ruchiraketu. I would highly recommend anyone doing the 8 week course to attend this day.

27/03/2013 - Hermione

I have found myself to be really benefitting from a subtle shift in the way I relate to my thoughts. A really inspiring teacher and much interesting input from the group. Short daily meditations seem to have become a part of life. Thank you Ruchi and the cambridge Buddhist Centre

20/03/2013 - Linda Leon

Well planned with mixture of exercises. It is impossible to do everything in one day, but I would have enjoyed a minimum of an hour sitting in total silence (apart from lunch which involved "doing").

19/03/2013 - Hazel Edwards

I absolutely loved this day. It was exceptional and really aded value to the already excellent rest of the course. The opportunity for extended supervised mindfulness practice with the others in the group worked beautifully for me. I got so much out of it. The setting, in the theatre, was lovely.But if I did it again I'd go out at lunchtime and freshen up in the air down by the river, to have the flow of the water too. I'd love the opportunity to do this regularly, say every 4-6 weeks? Could we maybe..please??...

19/03/2013 - Lucy

An excellent introduction to Mindfulness. A careful, comprehensive and balanced guide. Highly recommended.

19/03/2013 - katherine smith

This was another excellent day of practice. The day course was very well run and was an opportunity to reaffirm mindfulness practice after doing the course in November. I would certainly recommend it and will make every effort to go regularly to these days

18/03/2013 - Lizzie

Being given 'permission' to be silent for the entire day was a refreshing experience! The feeling of communality within the group was as uplifting as the personal peace I felt by the end of a day so inspiringly led by Ruchirakatu.

18/03/2013 - ,maggie craig

Absolutely fabulous course; sound, superbly presented and immensely helpful. Gave me the support and guidance to slowly become more compassionate towards myself. I'm very grateful.

18/03/2013 - Andy Blackford

A terrific day - the time flew by as we practised most of the techniques we'd encountered during the course. Good to practise with the other group, too - 'strangers' added a different dynamic to the group. Ruchiraketu was tireless and inspiring as usual.

18/03/2013 - Sue Ullstein

It was a really good day. I've done one before with Sagaraghosa so I knew it would be good. The group was particularly nice and sensitive. It was just what I needed to improve my practice. Thank you!

18/03/2013 - Kathrin Hicks

I regularly attend these days because I find them a great way to keep my daily meditation practice fresh. THis one was no exception. Thank you!

18/03/2013 - Anonymous

Ruchi is excellent and holds a group together with ease. I found the theatre crowded with all the other people there and not just "my" group.

18/03/2013 - Terry Clough

A refreshing day lead with a light but 'structured' touch. Not entirely comfortable though with the silence at lunch time - would prefer to have 'compared notes' / experiences with others. And just socialised.

27/11/2012 - Anonymous

A great day, well paced and balanced. The main challenge was preparing for and then making the transition back to the stresses that had been left at the door.

25/11/2012 - Vanessa

I was nervous about the event as I wasn't sure about a whole day of meditation practices but it was good and I really enjoyed the day. I did not feel pressurised at any time and felt relaxed and refreshed at the end of the day.

23/11/2012 - Sue Ullstein

It was an excellent day with a useful theme (broadening experience). I was very glad to reconnect with my MBSR practice which had dropped off a bit in the last few months.

22/11/2012 - Sharon Lunn

I think everyone should do this course it was excellent.

21/11/2012 - Diana

I was apprehensive about spending a whole day meditating, and silent. The day flew. The following day my whole being was filled with mindfulness and calm, which I hope will continue, as I keep practicing the meditations we have been taught. I love the poems read between the meditations.

20/11/2012 - Jilly Hall

A really excellent day with lots of time to practice - and 'space' to learn

19/11/2012 - Sharon Burrows

So liberating not to have to talk and just take time to look after ones-self. I have had experience with the love and kindness meditation from the Thursday evening drop in sessions and found it to be very powerful and effective. It real does work. Thank you for such a wonderfully calm and serene day. Looking forward to the next retreat.

19/11/2012 - Frances Dewhurst

A very helpful reminder of some of the key elements of Mindfulness.

19/11/2012 - Martin Clarke

A much welcome time and space to practice being mindful.

19/11/2012 - Tim

Having the opportunity to spend a day practicing the mediation techniques we have learnt on the MBSR proved to be an inspiring and essential part of the course. I would recommend anyone with an interest in MBSR to attend a course at the Cambridge Buddhist Centre as it provides a friendly atmosphere with supportive course leaders.

19/11/2012 - Carole

A well organised day. Having done the course earlier in the year I found this day helped to remind me of the benefits I had gained from doing the course. I felt a renewed energy
and more in control of my life.
Thank you

19/11/2012 - katherine smith

It was an excellent day - well organised and structured and very enjoyable.

19/11/2012 - anonymous

This day was an integral part of the ten-week Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction Coutse, and happened just over half-way through. It provided a haven of quietness in which to continue with the practices that we have begun to learn, alongside those who have been companions in this journey: students and our wise, sharing teachers The quietness, tthe practices, the companions - you all offer such riches.

19/11/2012 - Nicole

The silence at lunchtime was amazing, comfortable and comforting. Really good experience, and good practice to have such a solid block of meditation. I struggled finding time for practising at home. I'd like to do it again.

26/06/2012 - Art Blokland

I found the morning unstructured. It seemed to be like 'now you do this, now you do that, now you do the other.' The afternoon was focused on kindness, and felt more satisfying.

04/04/2012 - Andrew

I thoroughly enjoyed the Pracice Day. The fact that it was a quiet day hugely enhanced its value for me and I think that largely as a result I came away from it feeling relaxed and peaceful. It gave me a taste of how my internal life could be less frenetic if I built into my routine some more regular times of wordless quiet! It also highlighted for me how many of us in our culture subject our minds to a state of chronic sensory overload with all the negative effects for our emotional health which flow from that.

12/03/2012 - Amanda Platt

I thought the day went incredibly fast and all the things we did were enjoyable and thought provoking.

12/03/2012 - Ann Hislop

An interesting and challenging day. To give it a star rating would I think be contrary to the ethos of the Day -the Day is what it is for me and that will be different from what the Day means to others !

12/03/2012 - Annie McKinney

An illuminating day.
The meditation excercises and other material were really well presented. I loved the poems. The time flew by and the silent tea break and lunch hour allowed me space to just be.Thank you.

12/03/2012 - Claire Desborough

I attended this as part of the MBSR course, and found it fantastic. It really highlighted what the course is all about, and the potential benefits of being more "mindful". I cannot remember the last time my life was as peaceful as still as I felt during the course of the day (and for sometime afterwards). I am now determined to bring some of this mindfulness to my everyday life, and would highly recommend this day to anyone who suffers from stress or anxiety. Also, I would love to attend another MBSR day in the future.

12/03/2012 - jacquie

I enjoyed saturday very much. I came away feeling that I had come to know myself as a 'friend'.

12/03/2012 - Lawrence Hopkins

This was a most enjoyable and beneficial day. It was extremely well organised and Ruchiraketu and Vajradevi led it with sensitivity, humour and a deep understanding of the work. It gave me the opportunity really to focus on myself, and the regimen of silence very much helped facilitate this. Thank you!

12/03/2012 - Frances Dewhurst

I found it very intense and quite hard work. Enjoyed exploring the silence. I really noticed the difference next day when I felt quite different, calmer and more in tune with the world around me.

15/11/2010 - Nathalie Signeux

I thoroughly enjoyed the day which allowed me to consolidate and further explore Mindfulness practice. The practices were varied , well-paced and lead extemely professionally.
As a "new comer" spending most of the day silent impacted deeply on me.
I am looking forward to a similar event on your website.
Thank you for making me feel welcome.

19/03/2010 - Jean Parker

A lovely day, peaceful and friendly and very well led.

12/03/2010 - Juliet Adams

Really enjoyed the day - A good tutor and a great mindfulness refresher

11/11/2009 - Lynda.Burchell

Enjoyable morning apart from the room was too cold initially. I had to leave early due to dog minding problem.

02/03/2009 - Peter

I really appreciated the chance to attend to my own thoughts and feelings with detachment in such a supportive environment. The day was very well led and organised.

02/03/2009 - Abigail James

I have attended the MBSR days since completing my course in 08. I consistently gain from this refresher. Each time there are new insights from the teachers and the attendees - and it's good to be with like-minded people again.

27/11/2008 - Val Lanagan

This was a wonderful day - very well facilitated in a kindly and gentle way. Although I have maintained mindfulness practices since completing the course last year, being with others in a similar situation was very inspiring and refreshing.

24/11/2008 - Kathy

Excellent day. Chris introduced different material and meditations. Good group discussion at the end. Highly recommended. Many thanks.

20/11/2008 - mary younger

The day was paced just right, it covered and consolidated all that we had learnt so far and encouraged further paractice. It was a really positive and supportive experience.

12/06/2008 - Robin

The day was an excellent opportunity to consolidate the practices learned on the course. It gave me a renewed sense of purpose and commitment to carry on with the practice.

09/06/2008 - Peter

Excellent opportunity to practise meditations learnt on the course, in a friendly and calm setting.

09/06/2008 - Kathy

An excellent day, giving me the opportunity to revisit meditations that I may not have practiced for a while. I found the poems particularly emotive, and the lovingkindness meditation very peaceful. I strongly recommend anyone who has undertaken a mindfulness course at any time, to attend these days.
Many thanks.

09/06/2008 - abigail james

Once again a wonderful day led by Ruchi. It was replenishing and certainly helps me get back in touch with myself. I love the whole day!

03/03/2008 - Kathy

I learnt a tremendous amount from the day, having completed an MBSR course last year with a different teacher.

It was good to revist different meditations, and at the same time gain a new dimension on an ongoing theme. The group were very friendly and welcoming.

Thank you so very much.

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