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Lucy Draper-Clarke PhD 

~ Mindfulness and Compassion ~

Author

The Compassionate Activist - a book for these times

"Lucy offers a unique perspective on compassionate activism drawn from her decades of living in Africa... Her work is authentic, heartfelt and deeply beneficial."

 

Charlie Morley, Bestselling Author of 'Dreaming through Darkness'

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About Lucy

I have spent many years in formal education, and studied both Eastern and African Wisdom Traditions. In 2014, I was awarded a PhD in Mindfulness and Education. While I appreciate academic rigour, I am more at home in the role of researcher-practitioner, exploring the benefit of these practices in daily life. Nothing gives me more joy than supporting others to develop their own, life-enhancing, contemplative practices. 

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  • Mental Health First Aid - a Wits Short Course
    Mental Health First Aid - a Wits Short Course
    Mon, 08 Jan
    University Corner, Wits, Braamfontein
    08 Jan 2024, 08:00 – 13 Jan 2024, 17:00
    University Corner, Wits, Braamfontein, Bertha St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2017, South Africa
    Ease stress, shock and trauma through healing arts education methods
  • Weaving Intentions in Tulbagh
    Weaving Intentions in Tulbagh
    Fri, 26 Jan
    The Blue Butterfly, Tulbagh
    26 Jan 2024, 18:00 – 28 Jan 2024, 13:00
    The Blue Butterfly, Tulbagh, Winterhoek Road, Tulbagh, 6820, South Africa
    Start the year by connecting deeply with how you long to live...
  • Get Set for 2024: New Year Retreats at TRC
    Get Set for 2024: New Year Retreats at TRC
    Fri, 02 Feb
    Tara Rokpa Centre
    02 Feb 2024, 18:00 – 11 Feb 2024, 12:30
    Tara Rokpa Centre, Kuilfontein, Groot Marico District, 2865, South Africa
    Start the year with clarity by setting intentions and communicating effectively: 4 and 9 night retreat options.
  • Weaving Intentions in the Marico
    Weaving Intentions in the Marico
    Fri, 02 Feb
    Tara Rokpa Centre
    02 Feb 2024, 18:00 – 04 Feb 2024, 12:30
    Tara Rokpa Centre, Kuilfontein, Groot Marico District, 2865, South Africa
    Start the year by connecting deeply with how you long to live...
  • Speak with Clarity, Listen with Compassion
    Speak with Clarity, Listen with Compassion
    Fri, 09 Feb
    Tara Rokpa Centre
    09 Feb 2024, 18:00 – 11 Feb 2024, 12:30
    Tara Rokpa Centre, Kuilfontein, Groot Marico District, 2865, South Africa
    Learn the life-enhancing practices of mindful awareness, compassion and nonviolent communication with Lucy D-C and Felicity Joan Hart.
  • Speak Your Truth, Listen Deeply Retreat
    Speak Your Truth, Listen Deeply Retreat
    Fri, 01 Mar
    The Buddhist Retreat Centre
    01 Mar 2024, 17:00 – 03 Mar 2024, 12:30
    The Buddhist Retreat Centre, Ixopo, 3276, South Africa
    Learn the life-enhancing practices of mindful awareness and non-violent communication with Lucy D-C and Felicity Joan Hart.
  • Widening the Circles of Compassion: From Self-Care to World-Care
    Widening the Circles of Compassion: From Self-Care to World-Care
    Thu, 07 Mar
    Dharmagiri Sacred Mountain Retreat
    07 Mar 2024, 17:00 – 10 Mar 2024, 10:30
    Dharmagiri Sacred Mountain Retreat, Dharmagiri Retreat Centre, Drakensberg Gardens Road, Underberg, 3257, South Africa
    Discover how ancient wisdom traditions can offer support as we address the many crises of modern life.

Inside each of us there is a noble heart. When we clear away all that blocks it, this heart can change the world.

His Holiness, the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa

Communicating with Compassion and Clarity

A 10-day Audio Course | 15 min/day

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Rob Nairn

It has become clear to me that Lucy has the intelligence, depth of education, and natural teaching qualities which mark her as someone who would be able to help others.

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MBLC Participant

As a facilitator, Lucy is superb. She is knowledgeable, gentle and caring with a calm demeanour and soothing voice, together with honesty and humour with regard to her own experience.

Retreat Participant

Lucy is a warm, wise and wonderful teacher, embodying fully the heart-mind connections she gently encourages in others. What she offers comes directly from her heart, enabling her to provide exactly what is needed spontaneously in the moment.

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