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SUMMARY:London Vesak Celebration - Watering the Buddha Within
DESCRIPTION:Join our Vesak celebration honouring the Buddha’s birth\, awakening\, and the path of peace within us all. \nTake part in bathing the baby Buddha\, symbolising the cleansing of unwholesome seeds\, beginning anew and revealing our true nature of compassion. \nAll are welcome including children. Please reserve a free ticket. \n\nTouch the awakened nature within ourselves as we honour the Buddha’s life\, his awakening\, and the path he opened for all beings \nVesak is the Buddhist celebration of the Buddha’s life and Enlightenment. It is a precious moment for us to gently recognise our habit energies\, to nourish understanding and compassion\, and to reflect on the legacy we offer the world through our thoughts\, our speech\, and our actions. \nWe lovingly request that you reserve a free ticket so that we can understand how many friends are attending and offer a celebration that is safe\, warm\, and truly meaningful for everyone in our community. \nThe Ceremony\nDuring the ceremony\, we will sit together in the spirit of siblinghood. With our gentle breathing and open hearts\, we will offer incense to the Buddha. Its gentle fragrance is the perfume of our mindfulness\, our togetherness\, and our interbeing. We will meditate together to be in touch with the present moment\, and chant to deepen our understanding and awareness. \nWe will have a chance to walk together in procession. With each step\, we can offer our presence and dedicate our steps to the Buddha\, to Th?y\, and to those who are dear to us. \nWe will then water the baby Buddha as we are held by the Chant of Compassion – Namo Avalokiteshvaraya. \n“The baby Buddha is the seed of awakening in every one of us.” \nEveryone is warmly welcome\, especially children who bring their own freshness and joy to the practice. \nYou may bring fresh flower petals to add to the Buddha’s bath if you wish. \nWe hope to share this nourishing Vesak celebration with you. \nThe Organising Team – a beautiful collaboration of Plum Village Sanghas \nColours of Compassion Sangha \nFamily Sangha \nHeart of London Sangha \nMai Blossom Vietnamese Sangha \nWake Up London Sangha
URL:https://plumvillage.uk/event/london-vesak-celebration-watering-the-buddha-within/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, 8 Hop Gardens\, London WC2N 4EH
CATEGORIES:Ceremony
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SUMMARY:Walking in the World - Retreat in Scotland
DESCRIPTION:A springtime retreat led by Cliff Brown (Brother Phap Vu) in the beautiful surroundings of Wiston Lodge\, Lanarkshire \nWell known to the Scottish sangha as Brother Phap Vu\, Cliff Brown was a monastic Dharma Teacher in the Plum Village tradition for 18 years. He recently returned to lay life and currently resides in Michigan\, USA. \nDuring this retreat we will enjoy Dharma talks from Cliff and we will sit\, eat and walk together as a sangha – strengthening our mindfulness practice in order to embrace the challenges of our lives with clarity\, peace and joy. \nWe hope you can join us! \n  \n \nEmbracing and Looking Deeply at Suffering | Br Phap Vu \n  \nRetreat Info\nSchedule\nThu 7 May\n2:00 PM onwards – Arrival\n6:00 PM – Dinner \nBefore 6 PM you are invited to settle in and explore the beautiful surroundings of the lodge and its gardens. \nSun 10 May\n1:00 PM – Lunch and departure \nLocation\nWiston Lodge is equidistant between Edinburgh and Glasgow\, approximately 1 hour’s drive from each. \nThe postcode may not bring you directly to the Lodge. Once in Wiston Village\, find the Primary School. The Lodge is located at the top of the hill\, right next to the school. \nLift Sharing\nWe encourage retreatants to lift share when possible. If you would like to request or offer a lift\, you can specify this when booking. \nTrains and Buses\nThe nearest train station is Lanark\, from where it is possible to travel on to Wiston by bus or taxi. There are also bus services from Edinburgh that stop near the village. More details can be found on the Wiston Lodge website here. \n\nPhoto Wiston Lodge \n  \nAccommodation\nWiston Lodge is an outdoor learning and education centre nestled amongst the rolling hills of Southern Scotland. \nStaying in the House\nThe house is a beautiful old Victorian building dating from 1850. Accommodation is in shared\, dormitory-style rooms\, including some bunk beds. Please let us know if you are not able to stay in a top bunk or if you have any other mobility issues or concerns and we will do our best to accommodate everybody comfortably. \nCamping\nCamping will also be available in in a large\, tree-lined field\, with toilet facilities nearby and easy access to showers in the main house. The field overlooks the pond and offers great views of the surrounding landscape including Tinto Hill \nWhat to bring\n— Please bring a mat and a meditation cushion or stool.\n— Appropriate clothing for a retreat and Scottish weather in May.\n— Your own towel.\n— Personal items such as toiletries and pen and notepad.\n— You will be encouraged to turn off your phone during the retreat. \nFood\nVegan food will be served. If you have any other dietary requirements or allergies you can let us know when booking. \nCost\n£290 to stay in the house\n£200 camping \nWe have kept pricing for this retreat to a minimum. \nPricing is at cost for the accommodation\, facilities and catering at Wiston Lodge plus a small contribution (around £20 pp) towards the travel and accommodation costs for Cliff Brown. \nThis is made possible by a very generous donation from a sangha member. There will be the opportunity during the retreat to offer dana (donations). \nWe expect this to be a popular retreat and – as it is a fairly small venue – places are limited so please book early to avoid any disappointment. \nBursaries\nWe are hoping to be able to offer bursaries to those for whom the cost of the retreat is difficult to manage. If you are able to generously donate to this fund\, you can make a donation when booking. \nIf you would like to be considered for receiving a bursary\, please email the team on wistonretreat2026@plumvillage.uk\, informing us why you the cost is difficult for you at this time. Any information given will be treated with total confidentiality. \nCancellation Policy\nWiston Lodge requires us to book for a minimum number of participants. We are therefore only able to offer refunds if we are able to fill your place with another retreatant. Thank you for your understanding. \nHealth\nIf you have any requirements you would like to make us aware of that will help to make the retreat possible and enjoyable for you please mention these on the booking form. These might include mobility issues and any other health/support needs. All information shared will be treated confidentially and with respect. \nContact Us\nIf you have any questions or if you need to contact us for any other reason please email \nwistonretreat2026@plumvillage.uk \nTop image by Flor Saurina on Unsplash
URL:https://plumvillage.uk/event/walking-in-the-world-retreat-in-scotland/
LOCATION:Wiston Lodge\, Millrigg Road\, Wiston\, Biggar\, South Lanarkshire\, ML12 6HT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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SUMMARY:Global Vigil for Peace
DESCRIPTION:Organised by Tshedisa Sangha\, Botswana and UK Dharma Teacher Rehena Harilall \n\nIn growing polarisation\, war\, and suffering\, we come together across cultures\, and traditions to cultivate peace\, compassion and unity. \nTogether\, we generate a field of presence\, healing\, and shared humanity for ourselves and for the world. \n“Even one hour of shared peace can touch our world” \nSchedule\n\n  \nCandle photo by Prateek Gautam on Unsplash
URL:https://plumvillage.uk/event/global-vigil-for-peace/
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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SUMMARY:Sangha Walking Holiday
DESCRIPTION:Main photo by Sam Vernon on Unsplash \nWalking outdoors in beautiful surroundings is a natural mindfulness activity. We will walk together\, as a small group\, on coastal paths\, through wooded valleys\, and out on the open moorland of Exmoor National Park. \nParticipants need to be able to comfortably walk up to twelve miles in a day in any weather\, including on rough and undulating terrain\, and to bring their own camping kit. We’ll be camping\, and walking between campsites. \nA support team will take care of your food\, and transport your camping kit\, allowing you to enjoy the guided walks with only your day pack. \nYour food is included and will be vegan – a simple campsite breakfast\, a packed lunch and a cooked supper. \nThe holiday has six nights camping\, five days walking\, and will cost £320. \nHow to book\nPlease email sanghawalking@plumvillage.uk to book a place\, for details of how to pay\, and with any queries. \n\nPhoto by Jane Coatesworth
URL:https://plumvillage.uk/event/sangha-walking-holiday/
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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SUMMARY:Cultivating Sangha Being Sangha
DESCRIPTION:Schedule\nFri 15 May: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM\nSat 16 May: 7:00 AM – 6:30 PM with frequent breaks\nSun 17 May: 7:00 AM – 6:30 PM with frequent breaks \n\nBy bringing joy and happiness to one person\, we bring joy and happiness to every one of us. That is why I think that community-building\, sangha-building\, is the most important\, most noble work that we can do. \n— Thich Nhat Nanh \n  \nRooted in the Plum Village Tradition\, we will explore facilitation as a continuation of our own practice\, learning together how to create inclusive\, safe\, and sustainable online Sangha spaces \nTogether\, we will reflect on how we hold and serve Sanghas online with care\, inclusivity\, and ethical awareness\, while also attending to our own sustainability and well-being. \nThrough shared practice\, dialogue\, and peer reflection\, participants are invited to deepen confidence\, clarity\, and connection in their facilitation\, and to discover how online Sangha can continue to be a place of refuge and true togetherness. \n  \nRetreat Leaders\n\nRehena Harilall / True Deep Source (she/we) \nRehena Harilall is an Order of Interbeing member and Dharma Teacher in the Plum Village Tradition. Rooted in African and Asian heritages\, her practice has been shaped by growing up in apartheid South Africa and by a long-standing inquiry into healing\, belonging\, and collective care. \nShe has practised in the Plum Village tradition since 1998\, and practices and facilitates with Sanghas in the UK\, the USA\, and Botswana. Rehena brings a mindfulness-based\, trauma-aware approach to Sangha life and facilitation\, informed by her training in psychology\, somatic abolition and trauma work\, and her professional work in organisational and business contexts. \nShe sits on the EDI Advisory Group of the British Association of Mindfulness-Based Approaches\, contributing to making mindfulness more inclusive\, recognising non-MBSR-based pathways\, and supporting the development of trauma-aware practice in mindfulness settings. She has written about practice in Lion’s Roar and The Mindfulness Bell\, and brings her practice outward through multi-faith relationship-building and the creation of collective spaces of care for engaged action. \n  \n\nSita Brand / True Lotus Wisdom \nSita is a story archaeologist\, storyteller and UK Dharma Teacher. \nShe has spent 40 years as a professional storyteller\, bringing using story to educate and empower communities through her organisation Settle Stories. She also serves as a Buddhist prison chaplain\, where she has witnessed the need and desire for stories. \nSita has over 30 years of mindfulness meditation practice and is trained in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT). \nHer background as a storyteller of dual heritage (Indian father\, English mother) informs how she approaches questions of belonging\, identity\, and the ancestral wisdom we carry or reject. \nShe is also a visual artist influenced by Indian folk art traditions\, weaving together themes of cultural meeting\, traditional wisdom\, and everyday sacred moments. \n  \nPractical Information\nTraining\nThis retreat is structured around the Buddhist principles known as the Six Togethernesses (Six Harmonies)\, which offer a living framework for how a Sangha practises and serves together. \nThe sessions explore togetherness in body\, speech\, mind\, ethical conduct\, shared understanding\, and mutual support\, offering a clear and wholesome way to cultivate\, nourish\, and care for Sangha. \nThrough guided practice\, Dharma insights and sharing\, dialogue\, and real-life scenario examples\, participants will explore how to embody togetherness in online facilitation\, with particular attention to staying present and grounded when difficult or sensitive situations arise\, and meeting them with mindfulness\, compassion\, and wholesome skill in ways that care for both individuals and the Sangha. \nPricing\nWe are offering tiered pricing to allow accessibility. Please pay as much as you are able to to support this retreat. \n£140 – Generosity rate\n£100 – Standard rate\n£60 – Supported rate \nIf the lowest rate is still unaffordable for you\, please contact us. We would like no one to be turned away due to lack of funds. \nDana and Money\nThe booking rates are inclusive of dana for organisational ease. A proportion of income will go towards Plum Village UK’s costs plus a payment to Rehena and Sita\, and a donation to the Order of Interbeing UK Bursary fund. \nRefunds\nWe can offer a full refund minus the Ticket Tailor fee for cancellations made up to two weeks before the retreat. After that no refund is available other than in exceptional circumstances – please contact the organisers if you feel this applies to you. \nFurther Details\nFurther details of the weekend will be emailed to all participants closer to the time. \nShould you have any questions before then\, please feel free to contact us. \nContact Us\nEmail admin@plumvillage.uk
URL:https://plumvillage.uk/event/cultivating-sangha-being-sangha-facilitators-retreat/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Event,Retreat
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SUMMARY:Dorking Day of Mindfulness with Murray Corke
DESCRIPTION:Cultivating Inner Peace\nA Day of Mindfulness with Guildford Sangha led by UK Dharma Teacher Murray Corke \n  \nPlease bring your own vegan food to share. \nThere will be all our usual Plum Village practices plus a Dharma talk by Murray. \nParking is available next door at Sainsbury for £8 per day \nIf traveling by train\, the nearest station is Dorking\, from where you can walk or get a taxi. \nCost and Booking\nTo reserve a place\, please pay £16 using the Collectiv payment link \nIf you are unwaged or on a very low income and would be able to join us otherwise\, we ask for a donation of £8 instead using the Collectiv link. \nCollectiv Payment Link \nContact\nsarah@plumvillage.uk \n  \nPhoto by Daesun Kim on Unsplash
URL:https://plumvillage.uk/event/dorking-day-of-mindfulness-with-murray-corke/
LOCATION:Dorking Quaker Meeting House\, Butter Hill\, South St\, Dorking\, RH4 2LE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Day Of Mindfulness
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness & Creativity: Online Mini Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Main image – Northern Lights Polyptych by Sharon Leighton \n  \nOver the course of 2026/27\, a series of eight Creative Mini Retreats explores creativity as a spiritual path. Each retreat can be booked as a standalone event. \nTogether\, the eight sessions build on each other and offer a deep dive into mindful creativity. Come to one\, come to some\, or come to all Creative Mini Retreats! \n\nThese afternoon sessions are opportunities to be in touch with the heart and source of your creativity through meditation\, reflection\, creative discovery and play.  \nHow can we nurture our creativity in life and in the arts and a range of media? \nWe’ll take time to relax and discover what supports our authentic expression. \nYou’re invited to give the problem solving mind a break\, to listen to your creative inspiration\, and to allow yourself to be surprised and renewed. \nOur world needs creative expression that comes from a deep place of connection with ourselves\, each other\, the web of life and the ultimate dimension. \n  \nWhat previous participants said\nWhat a nourishing and joyous retreat – Susanne’s Dharma talks were inspirational\n— S.L.\, Scotland \nI’m once again amazed at how mindfulness practice can unlock creativity in me. Big thanks!\n— S.S.\, San Francisco \nI’m so looking forward to your sessions. I have tuned out of a lot of Zoom things recently\, but this feels one thing I don’t want to miss!\n— O.B.\, UK \nWhat a great session it was. Incredibly creative\, very inspiring and good fun!\n— L.P.\, UK \n  \n\n\nSusanne Olbrich\nSusanne discovered mindfulness practice in 1996 at Plum Village through the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh. In 2016 she received the Lamp transmission to be a Dharma teacher. \nSusanne also is a musician and music teacher who loves sharing the aliveness of mindful creativity with people from a range of backgrounds\, from novice to professional creator. \nHer retreats combine mindfulness meditation\, nature immersion and creative exploration for wellbeing\, transformation and collective awakening. \nIn 2020\, Susanne completed a Masters in Mindfulness with research on mindfulness and musical creativity. She lives at Findhorn/Scotland where she co-founded Northern Lights Sangha and the international Mindful Artists Network. \nVisit Susanne’s website
URL:https://plumvillage.uk/event/mindfulness-creativity-online-mini-retreat/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Event,Retreat
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SUMMARY:The Art of Zen - Online 6 week course
DESCRIPTION:The Art of Zen was formerly Be Calm Be Happy\n\nEvery Wednesday 7 – 9 PM\n27 May\n3\, 10\, 17 & 24 Jun\n1 Jul\n \nExperience how mindfulness can transform your life in this 6-week group course based on the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh. \nZen wisdom provides a way to peace within ourselves and serenity in the face of suffering. Week by week\, learn how you can bring meditative awareness to everything that you do. \nEach weekly 2-hour session will be interactive\, with a mixture of guided meditations\, group discussions\, and practical exercises. \nAll our courses are led by practitioners with many years experience. Although rooted in Buddhist meditation techniques\, Zen is not a belief system and the course is suitable for those of all faiths or none –  everyone is welcome. \n\nFor full information and how to book please see the course webpage. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://plumvillage.uk/event/the-art-of-zen-online-6-week-course-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Course
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SUMMARY:Looking Deeply - Online 6 week course
DESCRIPTION:Schedule\nWednesdays 7 – 9 PM UK Time\n3\, 10\, 17\, 25 Jun\n1 & 8 Jul \n\n\nAbout the Course\nLooking 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. \nWe do this most beneficially as a Sangha\, a group of people coming together to practise and support one another on the journey. \nWe 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. \nWhat to Expect\nSessions 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. \nThere will be recommended meditations from the Plum Village App to use during the week. You can install the Plum Village App here \nYou 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. \nThemes for the sessions: \n\nArriving Home\nMindfulness of the Body\nMindfulness of Feelings\nMindfulness of the Mind\nImpermanence\nConnectedness\n\nFormat\nThe course is at the same time every week. You will meet with the same group each time. \nThis is a live\, interactive course\, without any recorded sessions to download. \nEach session lasts two hours. \nWho can attend?\nThis 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 Art of Zen course instead. \nOur expectation is that you have either attended an Art of Zen course or that you have experience of practising in the Plum Village tradition with a Sangha. \nThe course is suitable for those of all faiths and none. Participants come from a wide range of backgrounds. \nTicket Pricing\nIn offering a range of ticket prices we aim to make the course available to all. \nSponsor £200.00\nSupports those on a lower income to attend \nSupporter £160.00\nSupports us in offering concessionary places. \nStandard £130.00\nOur break-even price. Please pay this if you are able to. \nConcession £95.00\nif you are on a low income. \nSupported £30.00\nIf you are unemployed or unable to work. \nRefund Policy\nIf 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. \nCourse Leaders\nEach course is led by two experienced practitioners in the Plum Village Tradition. \nTran Vinh Tan\n\nTan resides near Plum Village in France with his companion. \nTan 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. \nIn 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. \nTan 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 \n  \nKatie Sheen\n \nKatie lives in South Manchester and practices with Sangha in the Peak\, alongside other online Plum Village Sanghas. \nIn 2016 she received the 5 Mindfulness Trainings and was given the Dharma name Dharma Light of The Heart. This reminds her that at the foundation of her teaching is her own practice\, which continues to illuminate and lighten her own heart. She is currently an Aspirant to the Order of Interbeing. \nKatie first discovered Zen mindfulness in 2001\, engaging with various Buddhist traditions before joining a Plum Village Sangha in 2013\, which felt like home. She holds a PGCE and MA Education\, is an Accredited Breathworks Mindfulness Teacher specialising in managing chronic pain\, and an honorary lecturer in Team Mindfulness on the MSc Organisational Psychology at City St. George’s\, University of London. \nHaving worked in cancer charities for 20 years\, her own cancer treatment in 2015 highlighted the practicality\, healing nature and joyful simplicity of Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings. In 2023 the story of how she used the practice to manage her diagnosis was published in Tears Become Rain\, a book raising money for the Thich Nhat Hanh Foundation. \nFrequently Asked Questions\nWhat if I miss a class? \nIt 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. \nWhat further information will I receive? \nYou 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. \nWhat is your cancellation policy? \nIf 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. \nIf you have any questions please contact us via mindfulness-courses@plumvillage.uk \nThe Community of Interbeing UK\nCharity Number 1096680\nPlum Village UK \n\nPARTICIPANT AGREEMENT \nPlease read the terms and conditions carefully. It is important that you understand and agree to these fully.
URL:https://plumvillage.uk/event/looking-deeply-online-6-week-course/
CATEGORIES:Course
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness & Creativity: Online Mini Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Main image – Being Nourished By The Earth Polyptych by Sharon Leighton \n  \nCreative Mini Retreat 2: Nourishing Creativity Through Earth Connection\nJoin Dharma teacher Susanne Olbrich online for an afternoon of meditation and creative discovery. \nHow can we nurture our creativity in life\, the arts and a range of media? In this session we’ll take time to experience our interbeing with the web of life and allow our creative processes to be inspired by our deep connection with the Earth\, the natural world and the many wonders around. \n\nOver the course of 2026/27\, a series of eight Creative Mini Retreats explores creativity as a spiritual path. Each retreat can be booked as a standalone event. Together\, the eight sessions build on each other and offer a deep dive into mindful creativity. Come to one\, come to some\, or come to all Creative Mini Retreats! \nThese afternoon sessions are opportunities to be in touch with the heart and source of your creativity through meditation\, reflection\, creative discovery and play. We’ll take time to relax and discover what supports our authentic expression. You’re invited to give the problem solving mind a break\, to listen to your creative inspiration\, and to allow yourself to be surprised and renewed. \nOur world needs creative expression that comes from a deep place of connection with ourselves\, each other\, the web of life and the ultimate dimension. \n  \nWhat previous participants said\nWhat a nourishing and joyous retreat – Susanne’s Dharma talks were inspirational\n— S.L.\, Scotland \nI’m once again amazed at how mindfulness practice can unlock creativity in me. Big thanks!\n— S.S.\, San Francisco \nI’m so looking forward to your sessions. I have tuned out of a lot of Zoom things recently\, but this feels one thing I don’t want to miss!\n— O.B.\, UK \nWhat a great session it was. Incredibly creative\, very inspiring and good fun!\n— L.P.\, UK \n  \n\n\nSusanne Olbrich\nSusanne discovered mindfulness practice in 1996 at Plum Village through the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh. In 2016 she received the Lamp transmission to be a Dharma teacher. \nSusanne also is a musician and music teacher who loves sharing the aliveness of mindful creativity with people from a range of backgrounds\, from novice to professional creator. \nHer retreats combine mindfulness meditation\, nature immersion and creative exploration for wellbeing\, transformation and collective awakening. \nIn 2020\, Susanne completed a Masters in Mindfulness with research on mindfulness and musical creativity. She lives at Findhorn/Scotland where she co-founded Northern Lights Sangha and the international Mindful Artists Network. \nVisit Susanne’s website
URL:https://plumvillage.uk/event/mindfulness-creativity-online-mini-retreat-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Event,Retreat
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UID:10017520-1784228400-1784235600@plumvillage.uk
SUMMARY:The Art of Zen - Online 6 week course
DESCRIPTION:The Art of Zen was formerly Be Calm Be Happy \nSchedule\n6 Week Online Course:\nThursdays 7 – 9 PM\n16\, 23 & 30 July\n6\, 13 & 20 Aug 2026 \nExperience how mindfulness can transform your life in this 6-week group course based on the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh. \nZen wisdom provides a way to peace within ourselves and serenity in the face of suffering. Week by week\, learn how you can bring meditative awareness to everything that you do. \nEach weekly 2-hour session will be interactive\, with a mixture of guided meditations\, group discussions\, and practical exercises. \nAll our courses are led by practitioners with many years experience. Although rooted in Buddhist meditation techniques\, Zen is not a belief system and the course is suitable for those of all faiths or none –  everyone is welcome. \nInformation & Booking\nFor full information and how to book please see the course webpage. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://plumvillage.uk/event/the-art-of-zen-online-6-week-course-5/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260726T170000
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UID:10017504-1784880000-1785085200@plumvillage.uk
SUMMARY:Creative Mindfulness Retreat in Cornwall
DESCRIPTION:Creative Mindfulness – Watering Seeds of Creativity and Joy\nIn each one of us is an artist. The artist is very important. The artist can bring freshness\, joy\, and meaning to life \n\nWe all have seeds of creativity inside\, and during this weekend we will water them. Together\, we’ll explore ‘play’ as one of the four pillars of Plum Village Zen practice. \nThrough creative explorations indoors and outdoors we’ll nourish qualities of openness\, aimlessness\, aliveness and connection. \nIn these times of big changes we want to be resilient. Being in touch with our heartfelt inspiration energises\, uplifts and supports us. \n\nThis retreat invites you to (re)discover your innate creative flow through meditation\, nature immersion\, and playful exploration in community. You’ll have time to experiment with colours\, sounds\, words\, and materials from the natural world. Time to explore\, to play\, and to be surprised by what emerges. You are invited to become curious\, receptive\, playful\, adventurous and tender. \nZen Master Thich Nhat Hanh encouraged us to embrace the energies of creativity and play as part of our practice. Mindfulness and creative exploration have a lot in common; they reach beyond words\, touch the heart\, expand the mind. Creativity supports our mindfulness\, and mindfulness nurtures our creativity. \nIn our time together\, our embodied presence\, silence and connection with the natural world help us touch the very heart and source of our creative energy. We’ll listen deeply to the sounds of nature around\, the creative stirrings within and the pieces we create together and individually. Meditation\, gentle movement\, a Dharma talk\, songs\, humming\, toning\, deep listening\, creative play\, reflection and sharing circles will all be part of this retreat. \nThe ticket for the retreat does not include a fee for the teacher. Following Buddhist tradition and practice\, there is an opportunity to offer Dana (a donation) to Susanne at the end of the weekend. Dana is the practice of generosity and giving from the heart within our means\, which has sustained teachers and the teachings throughout the millenia. A suggested amount is £10 – £40 per day\, please bring cash along (making a bank transfer will also be possible). \n  \nYou will experience\n\nGuided mindfulness meditations in the Zen Buddhist tradition of Plum Village and Thich Nhat Hanh\nGentle movement practices to support embodied presence\nA Dharma teaching on creativity as a Dharma door\nCreative explorations with colours\, sounds\, words\, and materials from the natural world indoors and outdoors\nSharing circles\n\n  \nPrevious participants said\n\nDeep listening and improvising in nature helped me to connect with life on a very deep level. It was a profound and beautiful experience. \nI loved the exploration\, it gave me great confidence. The teaching was friendly\, warm and very inspirational. \n…deeply nurturing… That listening walk was total medicine. The days passed so quickly and deliciously\, each new task having a sense of adventure. I am inspired\, THANK YOU. \n  \nPhoto credit: Landart © Dietmar Voorwold\, https://www.landart-creations.com
URL:https://plumvillage.uk/event/creative-mindfulness-retreat/
LOCATION:Chyan Cultural Centre\, Penryn\, TR10 9BT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260802T210000
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UID:10017229-1785524400-1785704400@plumvillage.uk
SUMMARY:The Art of Zen - Stockport weekend course
DESCRIPTION:The Art of Zen was formerly Be Calm Be Happy \nSchedule\nFriday 31 Jul: 7.00 PM – 9.00 PM\nSaturday 1 Aug: 9.30 AM – 5.30 PM\nSunday 2 Aug: 9.30 AM – 3.00 PM \nExperience how mindfulness can transform your life in this weekend course\, based on the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh. \nZen wisdom provides a way to peace within ourselves and serenity in the face of suffering. Learn how you can bring meditative awareness to everything that you do. \nThe weekend will be interactive\, with a mixture of guided meditations\, group discussions\, and practical exercises. \nAll our courses are led by practitioners with many years experience. Although rooted in Buddhist meditation techniques\, Zen is not a belief system and the course is suitable for those of all faiths or none –  everyone is welcome. \nInformation & Booking\nFor full information and how to book please see the course webpage. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://plumvillage.uk/event/the-art-of-zen-stockport-weekend-course/
LOCATION:The Mellor Centre\, Church Road\, Mellor\, Stockport\, SK6 5LX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Course,Retreat
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260920T160000
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SUMMARY:The Art of Zen - Derby weekend course
DESCRIPTION:The Art of Zen was formerly Be Calm Be Happy \nSchedule\nSaturday 19 Sep: 10 AM – 5 PM\nSunday 20 Sep: 10 AM – 4 PM \nExperience how mindfulness can transform your life in this weekend course\, based on the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh. \nZen wisdom provides a way to peace within ourselves and serenity in the face of suffering. Learn how you can bring meditative awareness to everything that you do. \nThe weekend will be interactive\, with a mixture of guided meditations\, group discussions\, and practical exercises. \nAll our courses are led by practitioners with many years experience. Although rooted in Buddhist meditation techniques\, Zen is not a belief system and the course is suitable for those of all faiths or none –  everyone is welcome. \nInformation & Booking\nFor full information and how to book please see the course webpage. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://plumvillage.uk/event/the-art-of-zen-derby-weekend-course/
LOCATION:Belper Old School House\, Chapel Street\, DE56 1AR
CATEGORIES:Course,Retreat
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