Local Group | Tideswell, Derbyshire
Sangha in the Peak
Sangha in the Peak is a welcoming sangha which offers an opportunity for peace and calm through a series of meditations and practices based on the Plum Village tradition and the teachings of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh.
We warmly welcome you to practise with us whether new to mindfulness or already familiar.
Meetings
Online
We meet online Every Monday 7:30 – 9:00 PM.
Please join before 7.25 PM.
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In Person
The second and fourth Saturday of each month
Arrival is between 9:30 and 10:20 AM when there is a silent sit.
Formal practice is 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM, followed by refreshments.
The first Thursday of each month
Arrival is by 7.25 PM and practice is 7.30 – 9 PM.
Meeting format
* The usual format of our meetings is to begin with introductions and a brief “check-in”. Then led by facilitators from our sangha, we enjoy a guided meditation, a period of walking meditation or movement then a silent meditation, each of 15 – 20 minutes.
* Next we read from one of Thich Nhat Hanh’s books. On Mondays we read a little of our current book.
* We finish with mindful dharma sharing. This is an opportunity to share from the heart ~ although there is no obligation to do so.
* Sharing mindfully might be about something that has arisen from the meditation, the reading or anything that is on top for you. This is an opportunity to listen deeply to others, giving them our full attention without comment or response.
* If no one chooses to share, then we may have periods of silence.
Location
All meetings are at Litton Village Hall, 3 Church Lane, Litton, Derbyshire SK17 8RA Map
Newsletter
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Contact
Resources
Websites
* Plum Village UK
* Plum Village based in France
* Talks on Plum Village YouTube channel
Plum Village app
Download the free Plum Village app For meditations, songs, deep relaxations, talks, a variety of contemplations, bells of mindfulness timer, and other practice resources, download the free Plum Village App.
Podcasts
The Way Out Is In is available from podcast providers or via the Plum Village App.
Books
Thich Nhat Hanh and the Plum Village monastics have written many books.
As a sangha we have read the following together:
* The Art of Living (2017)
* Love Letter to the Earth (2013)
* Peace of Mind (2014)
* Silence: The Power of Quiet in a World Full of Noise (2015)
* Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet (2021)
* No Mud, No Lotus (2014)
Sangha in the Peak has a library from which you are free to borrow books. The library is available at live sanghas or on request via our email address.
Neighbouring sanghas
You may wish to also attend neighbouring sanghas:
* Chesterfield’s Pomegranate pgsangha.wordpress.com
pgsangha@hotmail.co.uk
* Stockport and Heart of Manchester www.heartofmanchester.org
heartofmanchester@gmail.com
* Nottingham’s Deep Roots sangha
sanghadeeproots@gmail.com
* Leicester Sangha leicestersangha.co.uk
Neighbouring group
Tideswell Mindfulness Group
Meeting on Saturday mornings, either online or in-person at Litton Village Hall, 9:00 – 10:00 AM to enjoy mindful techniques and discussion.
felly55@btinternet.com
Donations
If you wish to donate towards the sangha, that would be very welcome. Any donation, however small, is really appreciated as it helps us to cover the cost of room hire and our library.
If you’re able to donate, please get in touch at peakdistrictsangha@gmail.com, and we will send you our bank details.
If you attend our online Monday evening sanghas then you may like to offer dana to the monastics at Plum Village ~ thank you.
