Day Retreat
at The Buddhist Society + Zoom
11 July 2026
with Cesare Saguato
'Journey from the Head to the Heart'
Cesare has been studying Buddhism and practising meditation since 2007. Since then he has attended many teachings and a number of short retreats in Europe and India, mainly within the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.
He has a philosophy degree and a background in the fields of education and training within secondary schools and prisons. Cesare is a qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor, clinical supervisor and mindfulness teacher. He maintains a private practice of clients and teaches mindfulness to the general public and within organisations.
Inspired by meeting Ringu Tulku Rinpoche in 2008, he began attending the monthly Bodhicharya London day retreats lead by Dirk de Klerk. In 2009 he took Refuge in the Three Jewels of the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha and founded Bodhicharya Kent under the guidance of Ringu Tulku Rinpoche in 2013. Since 2020 he has been the Chairperson of Bodhicharya UK.
You can find out more about Cesare does here.
‘Journey from the Head to the Heart’
Transforming our Habits and Emotions Through Practice in our Daily Lives
In this day retreat we will explore what spiritual practice means in Buddhism by looking at what the Buddha discovered as the causes of suffering and how we can transform and be free of them.
With a clearer understanding of what such practice means, we will more easily be able to apply this in our daily lives for our benefit and the benefit of others, moving from the head to the heart.
The day will include readings from Ringu Tulku Rinpoche, and five guided meditation practice sessions. There will be time to reflect on our practice experience together, as well as time to discuss and share as a group how we can integrate the essence of these practices into our daily lives.
The content will draw upon teachings and practices from across the three vehicles of Buddhism and the Mindfulness Based Compassionate Living curriculum. Both beginners and those familiar with Buddhism and meditation are all warmly welcome.
Meeting ID: 325 545 986
Password: 025316
When
Saturday 14 February 2026
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Program for 2026
- 17 January – Palden Tsultrim Yönten
- 14 February – Dirk de Klerk
- 14 March – Steve Todd
- 18 April – Lama Tsultrim
- 16 May – Stuart McLeod
- 13 June – Jay Rao
- 11 July – Cesare Saguato
- 12 September – Michele Sisto
- 10 October – Jay Rao
- 14 November – Charles Manson
- 12 December – David Quirke-Thornton
- 17 January – Palden Tsultrim Yönten
- 14 February – Dirk de Klerk
- 14 March – Steve Todd
- 18 April – Lama Tsultrim
- 16 May – Stuart McLeod
- 13 June – Jay Rao
- 11 July – Cesare Saguato
- 12 September – Michele Sisto
- 10 October – Jay Rao
- 14 November – Charles Manson
- 12 December – David Quirke-Thornton
Cost
Donations for this day retreat are voluntary and can be paid into the Bodhicharya London bank account or via Paypal. The suggested donation is at least £20 for all attendees. WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!
Why do we need money?
1. Venues usually cost money. Even when a venue does not charge us for their premises, we like to make a donation anyway.
2. We make donations to visiting teachers for their time and effort.
3. We pay the travel costs, accommodation and food for visiting teachers and facilitators. This can obviously add up to a substantial amount.
4. Snacks and biscuits for Day Retreat participants.
5. Donations to Rigul Trust and Ringu Tulku. We would like to make these donations on our regular basis, but at the moment we are limited to when there are enough funds available.
Bank Account
Account Name: Bodhicharya London
Bank: Co-operative Bank
Account Number: 67390096
Bank Sort Code: 08-92-99
IBAN GB91CPBK08929967390096
BIC or SWIFT code: CPBKGB22
Please notate your donation with “Day Retreat”.
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