Schedule
Tuesdays 7 – 9 PM UK Time
17 & 24 Feb
3, 10, 17 & 24 Mar
About the Course
Looking Deeply is a 6-week follow on course from The Art of Zen (formerly called “Be Calm Be Happy”) in which we can refresh and extend our practice in the Plum Village tradition.
We do this most beneficially as a Sangha, a group of people coming together to practise and support one another on the journey.
We go deeper into Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings, helping us to become more aware of our territory of body, feelings, mind and consciousness. We discover how to take mindfulness further into our daily lives.
What to Expect
Sessions are online via Zoom. In each, we meditate together, consider the weekly theme, and undertake a reflection exercise looking at its relevance to us, with time for group discussion.
There will be recommended meditations from the Plum Village App to use during the week. You can install the Plum Village App here
You will get the most from this course if you regularly practise the meditations and reflect on the weekly theme between each session. The Plum Village App will be a valuable resource to support this.
Themes for the sessions:
- Arriving Home
- Mindfulness of the Body
- Mindfulness of Feelings
- Mindfulness of the Mind
- Impermanence
- Connectedness
Format
The course is at the same time every week. You will meet with the same group each time.
This is a live, interactive course, without any recorded sessions to download.
Each session lasts two hours.
Who can attend?
This course is only suitable for those with some experience already. If looking for an introduction to Plum Village practices, Zen or meditation, we recommend the Be Calm Be Happy course instead.
Our expectation is that you have either attended a Be Calm Be Happy course or that you have experience of practising in the Plum Village tradition with a Sangha.
The course is suitable for those of all faiths and none. Participants come from a wide range of backgrounds.
Ticket Pricing
In offering a range of ticket prices we aim to make the course available to all.
Sponsor £200.00
Supports those on a lower income to attend
Supporter £160.00
Supports us in offering concessionary places.
Standard £130.00
Our break-even price. Please pay this if you are able to.
Concession £95.00
if you are on a low income.
Supported £30.00
If you are unemployed or unable to work.
Refund Policy
If you cancel your booking at least 14 days before the start of the course we will refund your course fee. After this time, no refunds will be possible.
Course Leaders
Each course is led by two experienced practitioners in the Plum Village Tradition.
Clare Belbin-Carlile
Clare lives in North Yorkshire and practises with the Kirkbymoorside and York Sanghas.
Clare was ordained into the Order of Interbeing in 2021 and received the True name True Spring Waterfall.
Clare first encountered Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings through attending Plum Village mindfulness retreats with Thich Nhat Hanh from 1998. This encounter was life changing, she became increasingly committed to her daily practice with the support of Sangha and it is now a central part of her life.
Clare’s mindfulness practice continues to be deeply rooted in her daily practice of drawing and painting in Helmsley Walled Garden. Clare’s practice transforms and enlivens everything she does. Her daily painting practice involves cherishing and falling in love with her subject matter, nature.
Through the wealth of experience brought by parenthood, periods of great change and upheaval in her life, the journey of caring for and the subsequent death of her beloved parents and husband, Clare has practised looking for the wonderful, ‘flecks of gold’ in her life (“this moment is full of wonders”). She realised that in trying to block suffering she would also be starved of her joy.
Tran Vinh Tan
Tan resides near Plum Village in France with his companion.
Tran can speak Vietnamese, English, French, and Norwegian. In the tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, his practice name is True Virtue of Vulture Peak.
In 2008, Tan began exploring mindfulness practices in the tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh to navigate a personal crisis. Since then, he has dedicated himself to studying and practicing mindfulness, expanding his approach to include various methodologies such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Search Inside Yourself (SIY), Mindfulness-Based Strengths Practice (MBSP), and Theory U.
Tan seamlessly integrates mindfulness practices into his professional work as a human flourishing facilitator, sharing his insights with numerous individuals and organizations, including multinational entities like the United Nations, General Electric, and Salesforce. He currently leads The Flourishing Circle, a mission-driven initiative aimed at helping individuals flourish by combining wisdom and science.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I miss a class?
It is ideal if you can make all the classes as this way you will gain a sound foundation in mindfulness practice. If you have to miss a class and know ahead of time, do let your course leader know.
What further information will I receive?
You will receive “Joining Information” in a confirmation email once you have purchased your ticket. This will confirm the information on the class timings, and how to access the online course. You will receive a further email directly from the Course Facilitator in the week before the course starts, inviting you to a short pre-course zoom call.
What is your cancellation policy?
If you cancel your booking at least 14 days before the start of the course we will refund your course fee. After this time, no refunds will be possible.
If you have any questions please contact us via mindfulness-courses@plumvillage.uk
The Community of Interbeing UK
Charity Number 1096680
Plum Village UK
PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT
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