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SUMMARY:Neurodiversity Sangha
DESCRIPTION:The Smiling Sitters online group is specialising in PTSD\, ADHD and Neurodiversity-related conditions. We wish to offer space for people who feel less able to fit into other groups and want a group that accommodates and addresses their needs. \nFor more information\, any questions and joining details\, please email Sylvia: sylvia.clare@btinternet.com \nHeld on Zoom as it allows people to attend with their camera off and to feel safe until they are ready to show their faces. \n  \nIf you’d like to find out about Sylvia and making mindfulness accessible for people with Neurodivergent challenges\, please watch this video \n  \nPhoto by KOJI FUTAMI on Unsplash
URL:https://plumvillage.uk/event/neurodiversity-sangha-2/2025-12-29/
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SUMMARY:Rainbow Sangha
DESCRIPTION:Who we are\nAs people identifying under this umbrella\, we may face challenges and discrimination within ourselves and from the outside. Our wish is to support each other and to acknowledge our own uniqueness and connectedness. \nWe co-create a mindful space where we can equally share our pain and our joy\, where we don’t need to assess risks of showing who we truly are or edit the queerness of our experience for the perceived benefit of others. We enjoy being joyfully together. \nWhat we do\nWithin Rainbow Sangha\, we have created a space that’s welcoming and open to anyone interested in the practice of mindfulness. Some of us have been practising for years and others are just starting out on their path of practice. We are mindful to explain and explore how we practice so that we all can benefit. \nMeeting on Zoom has allowed our sangha to be open to all\, regardless of location\, and we welcome participants from around the globe. Most of us join with our video enabled but some join only with audio\, whatever works best for each person. \nAs well as our weekly Rainbow Sangha\, we have a gender diverse sangha which meets monthly\, and a study group which meets twice a month. \nWhat we say\nIt is a very friendly\, warm\, and supportive community. What amazes me especially is how diverse it is: every part of the LGBTQIA+ spectrum seems to be represented\, and there is also a wide range of ages and life experiences. This makes the process of dharma sharing incredibly rich. \n— Mark S\, gay\, cis-gendered male\, age 65 \nit is no exaggeration to say Plum Village and this Sangha have transformed my life for the better. It is a great source of comfort\, stability and happiness for me. It is very welcoming\, kind and supportive\, like a big warm hug. \n— Jules\, cis-gendered lesbian\, age 48 \nRainbow Sangha is a place where I feel safe and allows me to be me! We practice deep listening and Dharma sharing\, meditation and Thay’s teachings and I feel valued\, accepted and loved! I love my new virtual family!! \n— Julie (she/her) \nThe welcome\, warmth and wisdom of friends from across the spectrum has nourished me to grow in myself and the support and sharing is an inspiration. A simply joyous space. \n— K8 MacKenzie – she/her \nThe sangha is a truly welcoming\, warm\, honest and nurturing space and it’s so beautiful to see friendly diverse faces each week and to share time together. \n— Natalie \nI really like the fact that the sangha is completely rainbow spectrum Inclusive especially as for TNB people for whom diverse sexuality is also relevant. \nGary \n  \nJoining Us\nPlease email us at rainbowsanghauk@gmail.com for more information on Rainbow Sangha and how you can join us.
URL:https://plumvillage.uk/event/rainbow-sangha-2/2025-12-30/
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SUMMARY:The Art of Zen - Online New Year Retreat
DESCRIPTION:The Art of Zen was formerly Be Calm Be Happy \nSchedule\nOnline\nTue 30th – 7-9pm\nWed 31st – 9.30-11.40am\, 1.45-4.30pm\, 7-8.30pm\nThu 1st – 10-12\, 2-4pm \nExperience how mindfulness can transform your life in this online retreat based on the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh. All of the material from the usual format Art of Zen course will be covered. \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 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-new-year-retreat/
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SUMMARY:Mindful Morning - New Year Aspirations
DESCRIPTION:Following a popular tradition in the UK Sangha’s online events\, we offer a Mindful Morning on New Year’s Day where we can \nThere will be a video recording of a New Year’s Eve Dharma talk from Plum Village\, and an opportunity to share in small groups our own aspirations for deepening our practice in the year ahead. \nSome previous aspirations\n  \n* Be aware of the time spent using my mobile!  \n* Sit and breathe when I feel a difficult emotion \n* Slow down. Stop. Do nothing \n* May everyone’s year be happy and light ? \n\nUsually on the first Sunday of every month\, we offer a Morning of Mindfulness led by UK Lay Dharma Teachers\, Members of the Order of Interbeing\, Monastic Dharma Teachers and special guests. \nThe morning will typically include a guided meditation\, followed by a talk or panel. After a short break\, there will be an opportunity for Dharma sharing in groups. \n  \nMain image by Maria Baltazzi on Unsplash
URL:https://plumvillage.uk/event/mindful-morning-new-year-aspirations/
CATEGORIES:Mindful Morning
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SUMMARY:Mindful Morning
DESCRIPTION:On the first Sunday of every month\, we offer a Morning of Mindfulness led by UK Lay Dharma Teachers\, Members of the Order of Interbeing\, Monastic Dharma Teachers and special guests. \nThe morning will typically include a guided meditation\, followed by a talk or panel. After a short break\, there will be an opportunity for Dharma sharing in groups. \n  \nMain image by Maria Baltazzi on Unsplash
URL:https://plumvillage.uk/event/monthly-mindful-morning/2026-01-04/
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SUMMARY:The Art of Zen - Online 3 week course
DESCRIPTION:The Art of Zen was formerly Be Calm Be Happy \nSchedule\nOnline\nSundays 10 AM – 3.30 PM\n4\, 11 & 18 Jan 2026 \nExperience how mindfulness can transform your life in this 3-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 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/art-of-zen-4-jan-2026/
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