Together in Peace
A daily online meditation for us to join together to practice sitting together in peace, for ourselves, each other, and for all those suffering from the effects of war and and climate change.
A daily online meditation for us to join together to practice sitting together in peace, for ourselves, each other, and for all those suffering from the effects of war and and climate change.
Gentle love meditations to start the day with freshness and warmth.
Every Tuesday and Thursday.
A peaceful, grounded start to the day.
Every Monday & Wednesday
Guided meditations from Thich Nhat Hanh's book "The Blooming of a Lotus," helping us to meet ourselves where we are and to develop our understanding and compassion. Every Friday.
The 1-hour session follows the Plum Village practices and teachings as taught by Thich Nhat Hanh.
Every Sunday.
All ages retreat led by Plum Village Monastics with a separate programme for children and teens, young adults (aged 18-35) in addition to that for adults.
Many people are deeply affected by ongoing violence in Ukraine, The Middle East, and continuous conflicts around the world, which are causing great suffering. How can we support those who are in distress and also take gentle care of our own strong emotions?
Please join Lesley, Theresa and Sangha friends for a guided meditation, a reading, music and Dharma Sharing. Fortnightly on Tuesdays.
Please join us for the inaugural live recording of the acclaimed Plum Village podcast The Way Out Is In at Conway Hall in London, on Friday night, April 5th. Zen monk Brother Phap Huu and leadership coach Jo Confino will take us on a mindful journey into what it truly means to step into freedom.
Join us on Saturday 6th April for a transformative day of mindfulness led by the monastics from Plum Village, the Zen monastery established by Thich Nhat Hanh.
Join us on Sunday 7th April for a transformative day of mindfulness tailored specifically for “changemakers” – anyone committed to shaping a better world. Led by monastics from Plum Village, the Zen monastery established by renowned peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh, the day will offer a profound exploration of mindfulness practices, inviting us to cultivate resilience, compassion, and clarity in our pursuit of social transformation.
Every first Sunday of the month, Plum Village UK offers a Morning of Mindfulness led by UK Lay Dharma Teachers, Members of the Order of Interbeing, Monastic Dharma Teachers and special guests.
Looking Deeply is a 6-week follow on course from Be Calm Be Happy in which we will build on the learning from this foundation. For other start dates, please visit our Eventbrite tickets page.
‘Being Peace Sangha’ evenings provide a space for practising together, building Being Peace Sangha and providing updates and progress on establishing our UK Practice Centre.
Immerse yourself in a peaceful setting and tap into your inner creativity through, meditation, mindfulness practices and guided writing exercises. This retreat is aimed at helping you find inspiration, clarity, and rejuvenation as you connect with fellow writers in a calming atmosphere.
An open and compassionate space for 'white-bodied' sangha practitioners to engage the practice of mindfulness to transform racism in ourselves and in the world.
In this new 6-week course we explore together how to bring the 5 Mindfulness Trainings (5MTs) more fully into our lives, using them as practical guidance and spiritual friends on our intended path of living mindfully. For other start dates, please visit our Eventbrite tickets page.
This long weekend is a time to explore and deepen our connection with the Earth. We will spend time outdoors in the beautiful grounds of The Burn, touching our interbeing with all of life through meditation, Dharma teachings and nature practices. Mindful breathing, songs, Dharma sharing and time for rest help us weave a nourishing, uplifting time of togetherness.
The retreat will be led by UK Dharma teachers Murray Corke and Angie Searle at Ilkley Retreat and Conference Centre in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. It will also be available on Zoom for those who prefer that or who are unable to attend in person. We will explore the wisdom and related teachings of the discourse on The Better Way to Live Alone.
Mindfulness for Neurodiversity is a 6-week online mindfulness course series based on the well-loved and practical teachings on mindfulness from Thich Nhat Hanh. For other start dates, please visit our Eventbrite tickets page
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