We are children of the Earth, we could not exist without the Earth’s continued love and support.
The Earth also needs our love and support, especially in this time of climate and environmental crisis. If we are to return the Earth’s love for us, we have to know how to love.
To love, in the context of Buddhism, is above all to be there. But being there is not an easy thing. Some training is necessary, some practice. If you are not there, how can you love? Being there is very much an art, the art of meditation, because meditating is bringing your presence to the here and now.
— Thich Nhat Hanh
This retreat will explore our relationship with the Earth, and how can we come back to living in harmony and love for the Earth. How we can maintain our sense of well-being in the face of the changes this involves.
The programme will include meditation, talks, discussion and walking in the beautiful environment of Wiston Lodge.
Murray Corke
Murray was ordained by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh in 1994 into the Order of Interbeing and as a lay Dharma teacher in 2004.
Murray is a longÂstanding member of the Cambridge Interbeing Sangha. He is a veterinary surgeon and conservationist, who enjoys working with wood, and sailing. He has been facilitating Interbeing retreats in Britain and Poland for several years.
Travel
Lanark train station is the nearest to Wiston Lodge and can be reached via Glasgow Central Station. It is a 20 minute drive/bus journey from Lanark train station to Wiston Lodge. Taxis from Lanark station must be pre-booked in advance.
There are three local taxi companies:
Caledonian Cabs 07467 133388
Clydewide Taxis 01555 666333
Go Travel Scotland 01555 666666 / 01555 777777
Stuart’s Coaches are the Bus Provider from Lanark. Bus numbers 30, 30A, 31 & 31A and all stop near Wiston Village.
There is a bus service from Edinburgh to Dumfries (101) which stops near Wiston village and is operated by Houston’s.
