Gain a grounding in mindfulness or refresh your practice
Mindfulness and meditation help us to live fuller and happier lives – focused on the present moment, not absorbed in regrets, plans or worries.
By practising mindfulness we create stillness, from where we see clearly what brings us happiness and what causes suffering. With this awareness, we can make positive choices.
Mindfulness is rooted in Buddhist meditation, with effects verified by neuroscience, and as such is open to Buddhists non-Buddhists alike.
Guided meditations, small group discussions and practical exercises.
Available online over six weeks or as in-person weekends.
The Art of Zen and Mindfulness for Neurodiversity are both a complete introduction to mindfulness meditation. Two further courses are available after that if you wish to go deeper.
Formerly the “Be Calm Be Happy” course.
Introductory course offering concrete ways to generate energy and wellbeing, and to ease painful thoughts and emotions.
During 6 online sessions or in-person weekends and courses, you will learn how to meditate effortlessly and bring joy to your daily life. Read more…
Book Online Course Book WeekendA follow-on course from The Art of Zen, refreshing and extending your practice in the Plum Village tradition.
The course supports grounding ourselves in Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings, giving deep roots to our peace and contentment. Read more…
BookOur third course, after The Art of Zen and Looking Deeply, in which we explore how to bring the Five Mindfulness Trainings (5MTs) fully into our lives, using them as practical guidance and spiritual friends on our path. Read more..
BookSpecially adapted course based on the The Art of Zen, reconfigured to focus especially on the applications of mindfulness in supporting neurodivergent individuals, including in relation to ADHD and autism. Read more..
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course
30 Dec 2025
Online
Experience how Zen and mindfulness can transform your life in this introductory course, based on the well-loved and practical teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh.
Various times
30 & 31 Dec, 1 Jan
course
4 Jan 2026
Online
Experience how Zen and mindfulness can transform your life in this introductory course, based on the well-loved and practical teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh.
10:00 – 15:30 UK Time
Every Sunday from 4 Jan for 3 weeks
course
6 Jan 2026
Experience how Zen and mindfulness can transform your life in this introductory course, based on the well-loved and practical teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh.
Tuesdays 19:00 – 21:00 UK Time
From 6 Jan for 6 weeks
course
13 Jan 2026
Online
Experience how Zen and mindfulness can transform your life in this introductory course, based on the well-loved and practical teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh.
19:00 – 21:00 UK Time
Every Tuesday from 13 Jan for 6 weeks
course
30 Jan 2026
Harriet Centre, York
Experience how Zen and mindfulness can transform your life in this introductory course, based on the well-loved and practical teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh.
The Harriet Centre, York
Fri evening 30 Jan – Sun 1 Feb
course
14 Feb 2026
Durham Yoga Studio, Crossgate Centre, DH1 4HF, Durham
Experience how Zen and mindfulness can transform your life in this introductory course, based on the well-loved and practical teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh.
Durham Yoga Studio, Crossgate Centre, Durham
Sat 14 & Sun 15 Feb
course
17 Feb 2026
Experience how Zen and mindfulness can transform your life in this introductory course, based on the well-loved and practical teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh.
Tuesdays 19:00 – 21:00 UK Time
From 17 Feb for 6 weeks
course
26 Feb 2026
Online
Experience how Zen and mindfulness can transform your life in this introductory course, based on the well-loved and practical teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh.
19:00 – 21:00 UK Time
Every Thursday from 26 Feb for 6 weeks
course
6 Mar 2026
Harriet Centre, York
Experience how Zen and mindfulness can transform your life in this introductory course, based on the well-loved and practical teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh.
The Birchcliffe Centre, Hebden Bridge
Fri evening 6 Mar – Sun 8 Mar
course
21 Mar 2026
Stamford Guide Hut, Stamford
Experience how mindfulness can transform life’s stresses and increase contentment in this weekend mindfulness course, based on the well-loved, and practical teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh.
Sat 21 Mar: 10 AM – 5 PM
Sun 22 Mar: 10 AM – 4 PM
course
15 Apr 2026
Wednesdays 19:00 – 21:00 UK Time
From 15 Apr for 6 weeks
"I've experienced a very real shift in my ability to be present and enjoy simple things"
"What I have gained from the course has given me real optimism for a calmer and happier future"
"I came away from each session feeling calm and happy"
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