Practise Mindfulness

Gain a grounding in mindfulness or refresh your practice

Why practise mindfulness? 

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.

Our Courses 

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.

Diagram of Art of Zen and MFND leading to course 2 and course 3

The Art of Zen

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…

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Looking Deeply

A 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…

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Living Mindfully

Our 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..

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Mindfulness for Neurodiversity, ADHD and PTSD

Specially adapted course based on the The Art of Zen, reconfigured to focus on the application of mindfulness in support of neurodiversity issues such as ADHD and PTSD.   Read more..

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Upcoming courses

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The Art of Zen – 6 Week Introductory Course

22 Jun 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.

13:00 – 15:00 PM UK Time
Every Sunday from 22 June

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The Art of Zen – 6 Week Introductory Course

23 Jul 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.

12:00 – 14:00 PM UK Time
Every Wednesday

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The Art of Zen – Stamford Weekend Mindfulness Course

6 Sep 2025

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 6 Sep: 10 AM – 4 PM
Sun 7 Sep: 9:30 AM – 5 PM

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