11th November 2025 - 17.00-19.00 GMT
We are offering the session on a donation basis.
The suggested donation is £30.00 per session.
Session will be recorded and sent to all the delegates.
Choden will offer a teaching and practice on the principle of mandala which describes how the mind is a dynamic energy system with a centre and a periphery. Most of us are caught up on the periphery, tossed and turned by our conflicting emotions, but we can find the centre though practicing mindfulness and compassion. This allows us to find a place of stillness and peace whilst also learning to take care of the different parts of ourselves. We align with our core whilst holding the space for whatever arises in our inner world. We then bring this compassion presence into our lives in how we relate to other people.
This understanding of mandala is drawn from Tibetan Buddhism. At the centre of the mandala is the meditation deity that represents the core of our being that is intrinsically well and at peace no matter what difficulties and issues assail us in life. It sits in a palace of non-dual awareness with four doors representing each of the main emotional afflictions: anger, desire, jealousy and arrogance. According to the Tibetan approach we work with our main issue or affliction which then becomes a doorway to the centre. For example, if anger is what troubles us most then we learn to relate to it compassionately and understand what drives it. It then reveals its wisdom nature which becomes an access point to the core of our being.
In working with Paul Gilbert, Choden developed the psychological mandala that is an adaption of the Tibetan one. Here the center is depicted by the compassionate self which holds the centre ground in the psyche. Through cultivating the qualities of strength, wisdom, courage and benevolence we learn to occupy the centre of our energy system and from this place we learn to respond with compassion to the different parts of ourselves that play out on the periphery. These might include anxious parts, angry parts, parts carrying shame and self-critical parts.
Choden will offer a practice for aligning with our compassionate self and holding these parts with compassion: seeing them with the eyes of wisdom, staying in relationship with them and offering them support and warmth. For those who are trained in psychological approaches to compassion, such as CFT, this session will provide an alternative perspective to enrich the compassion practice you are currently doing.
Online via Zoom
.svg)
%20reverse.svg)
.svg)
Yes, towards the bottom of the page under the 'prices' section you will find a link to download a booking form for this workshop. Please fill this in and email to Binita.Shah@compassionatemind.co.uk
Yes we will email certificates of attendance to all attendees, however as this is for personal practice and not for continuing professional development, the certificate will not include any CPD.
Yes, this workshop will be recorded on zoom. Once the workshop has finished all delegates will receive a follow-up email with the links to view these along with any extra resources. These will be available to view for around 3 months post-event. The recordings are edited, so will be made available roughly a week after the workshop has finished.
All delegates signed up to the workshop will receive the joining links, instructions, handouts and any extra resources and information via email. We send these roughly a week before the workshop start date.
%20reverse.svg)
All places booked for our event, must be paid for prior to attending the event unless pre-agreed with management. Please note that we cannot confirm your place until we have received payment.
Should you be unable to attend the event, please contact our admin team as soon as possible via hello@compassionatemind.co.uk. Refunds, less the Eventbrite administration fee, will be made if cancellations are received in writing up to one month before the event. Any cancellations received after this time will not be eligible for a refund, although we will consider exceptional circumstances. While refunds for failure to attend cannot be made, you can transfer your event fee to a future event that will take place within 12 months of your booking without an additional penalty.
Please note that information about the event and venue are subject to change and cancellation. Occasionally, an event may have to be cancelled or postponed. We will endeavour to inform you of any changes and cancellations as soon as possible via email. We cannot take responsibility for any resulting costs you may incur for travel, accommodation, any other related goods or service or other compensation should an event cancellation occur.
For all face-to-face events, lunch provided at the event will be vegetarian and will include eggs, but no meat or fish (though vegan options will also be made available). However, please advise us of any dietary requirements in the notes section whilst booking online and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
This website uses cookies. We use cookies to personalise content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that you’ve provided to them or that they’ve collected from your use of their services
Learn more
