Detailed List of Retreats

Thoughts are about what is not happening - Paul Hedderman

Vipassana (Insight) meditation is based on mindfulness, which is always available, everywhere, without limit or cost. The challenge is how to realise it. The answer was provided by the Buddha. He taught ways to cultivate mindfulness that lead to insight and awakening. This retreat is an invitation for beginners and experienced meditators to practise Vipassana using the traditional Buddhist method of Ajahn Tong. For beginners it is a simple and direct technique to start meditating and for experienced meditators, it is a skilful method to deepen their insight. Mindfulness is developed by regular walking and sitting practice, by maintaining awareness during normal activities, such as eating, showering, dressing and supported by talks and daily interviews with a teacher. The weekend will be held in silence. Retreatants are welcome to join the subsequent 4-day meditation retreat.

Sustain awareness at every moment in every posture, whether standing, walking, sitting or lying down. This is the way to establish mindfulness in the heart - Ajahn Chah

Food and eating can be a source of great joy, but it can also be a source of suffering. The pandemic has brought up challenges and many people have been turning to food for comfort. Mindful Eating increases our awareness around why, what, when and how we eat in a curious and non-judgemental way. The intention is to use a non-judgemental and compassionate approach to re-learning internal physical and emotional cues to guide us to why we eat and how we eat.

In "A Morning of Mindful Eating”, we will look at:

What exactly is Mindful Eating?
How could you benefit from it?
Introducing some Mindful Eating tools and practices.

09:00 - 9:30 Arrival, Introduction and meditation
9:30 - 11:00 An Introduction to Mindful Eating, Tools and Practices
11:00 -11:30 Questions and closing meditation

Join us on Zoom for a mini introduction to Mindful Eating and gently explore your relationship with food and eating.

Please bring raisins and a piece of bread to be used as part of the practices.

Sunday 24 January| 2.5 hours | 9:00-11:30am Register