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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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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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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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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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