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SUMMARY:The Art of Zen - 6 Week Introductory Course
DESCRIPTION:The Art of Zen was formerly Be Calm Be Happy \n  \nThis 6-week group course will help you develop and deepen your own practice of zen and meditation\, following the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh (the “father of mindfulness”). \nThere will be a two-hour session each week. Each of these will be interactive\, using a mixture of guided meditations\, group discussions\, and practical exercises. You will learn how to bring more peace and joy into your daily life. \nAll our courses are led by practitioners with many years experience. Although mindfulness training is rooted in Buddhist meditation techniques\, it is not a belief system and the course is suitable for those of all faiths or none –  everyone is welcome. \n  \n\n  \nCourse Content\nWeek 1 – Stopping and Calming \n\nHow to be present in the moment\nReducing stress and anxiety\nSimple breathing techniques\n\nWeek 2 – Turning to the Positive \n\nRetraining our mind’s negativity bias\nPractising gratitude\nThe conditions for happiness already available to us\n\nWeek 3 – Loving Communication \n\nHow to communicate with awareness\nDeep listening and loving speech\nBuilding better relationships\n\nWeek 4 – Nourishing Happiness \n\nBeing present with our senses\nMusic and time in nature\nAwareness of what we eat and otherwise consume\n\nWeek 5 – Interdependence and Community \n\nConnectedness of all things\nCultivating compassion\nCommunity in daily life\n\nWeek 6 – Guidelines for a Happier Life \n\nEthics and happiness\nEthical guidelines\nLiving with kindness\n\nMethod\nThroughout the course\, you will be encouraged to develop your own practice of mindfulness. In both the group setting and at home\, you can learn how to integrate mindfulness into your daily life and consider what will best support you. \nYou will have the opportunity to connect with others and will have access to resources and support to help you on your journey\, including how to find groups and communities (sanghas). \nYou will be encouraged to cultivate a greater awareness of the present moment\, learning how to observe thoughts and feelings without judgement\, and to practise being fully present in daily life. The aim is to cultivate a sense of inner peace and to live in harmony with the world around you. \nCommitment\nFor this course to be effective\, we recommend attending all six sessions. Creating a strong mindfulness habit will need some regular practice alongside the course. Daily practice is ideal – if you can only spare a few minutes each day this will still be effective. \nIf you know ahead of time that you cannot make a session\, you can discuss this with your course leader. \nYou will need access to a laptop or phone with internet access\, plus a functioning camera and microphone. \nPricing\nWe hope to make this course available to as many people as possible. A wide range of prices are offered – from £30 – £200. Please pay what you are able when booking \nFurther Information\nFurther information can be found on the course TicketTailor page
URL:https://sandpit.plumvillage.uk/event/the-art-of-zen-6-week-introductory-course-3/
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SUMMARY:The Art of Zen - 6 Week Introductory Course
DESCRIPTION:The Art of Zen was formerly Be Calm Be Happy \n  \nThis 6-week group course will help you develop and deepen your own practice of zen and meditation\, following the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh (the “father of mindfulness”). \nThere will be a two-hour session each week. Each of these will be interactive\, using a mixture of guided meditations\, group discussions\, and practical exercises. You will learn how to bring more peace and joy into your daily life. \nAll our courses are led by practitioners with many years experience. Although mindfulness training is rooted in Buddhist meditation techniques\, it is not a belief system and the course is suitable for those of all faiths or none –  everyone is welcome. \n  \n\n  \nCourse Content\nWeek 1 – Stopping and Calming \n\nHow to be present in the moment\nReducing stress and anxiety\nSimple breathing techniques\n\nWeek 2 – Turning to the Positive \n\nRetraining our mind’s negativity bias\nPractising gratitude\nThe conditions for happiness already available to us\n\nWeek 3 – Loving Communication \n\nHow to communicate with awareness\nDeep listening and loving speech\nBuilding better relationships\n\nWeek 4 – Nourishing Happiness \n\nBeing present with our senses\nMusic and time in nature\nAwareness of what we eat and otherwise consume\n\nWeek 5 – Interdependence and Community \n\nConnectedness of all things\nCultivating compassion\nCommunity in daily life\n\nWeek 6 – Guidelines for a Happier Life \n\nEthics and happiness\nEthical guidelines\nLiving with kindness\n\nMethod\nThroughout the course\, you will be encouraged to develop your own practice of mindfulness. In both the group setting and at home\, you can learn how to integrate mindfulness into your daily life and consider what will best support you. \nYou will have the opportunity to connect with others and will have access to resources and support to help you on your journey\, including how to find groups and communities (sanghas). \nYou will be encouraged to cultivate a greater awareness of the present moment\, learning how to observe thoughts and feelings without judgement\, and to practise being fully present in daily life. The aim is to cultivate a sense of inner peace and to live in harmony with the world around you. \nCommitment\nFor this course to be effective\, we recommend attending all six sessions. Creating a strong mindfulness habit will need some regular practice alongside the course. Daily practice is ideal – if you can only spare a few minutes each day this will still be effective. \nIf you know ahead of time that you cannot make a session\, you can discuss this with your course leader. \nYou will need access to a laptop or phone with internet access\, plus a functioning camera and microphone. \nPricing\nWe hope to make this course available to as many people as possible. A wide range of prices are offered – from £30 – £200. Please pay what you are able when booking \nFurther Information\nFurther information can be found on the course TicketTailor page
URL:https://sandpit.plumvillage.uk/event/the-art-of-zen-6-week-introductory-course-3-2/
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SUMMARY:Looking Deeply - 6 Week Follow On Course
DESCRIPTION:Looking Deeply is a follow on course from The Art of Zen (formerly “Be Calm Be Happy”) in which you can extend your practice in the Plum Village Zen tradition. \nWe do this most beneficially as a Sangha\, a group of people coming together to practise and support one another on the journey. \nWe go deeper into Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings\, helping us to become more aware of our territory of body\, feelings\, mind and consciousness. We discover how to take mindfulness further into our daily lives. \n  \n\n\n\n  \nWhat to Expect\nSessions are online via Zoom. In each\, we meditate together\, consider the weekly theme\, and undertake a reflection exercise looking at its relevance to us\, with time for group discussion. \nThere will be recommended meditations from the Plum Village App to use during the week. You can install the Plum Village App here \nYou will get the most from this course if you regularly practise the meditations and reflect on the weekly theme between each session. The Plum Village App will be a valuable resource to support this. \nThemes for the sessions: \n\nArriving Home\nMindfulness of the Body\nMindfulness of Feelings\nMindfulness of the Mind\nImpermanence\nConnectedness\n\nSchedule\nThe course is at the same time every week. You will meet with the same group each time. \nThis is a live\, interactive course\, without any recorded sessions to download. \nEach session lasts two hours. \nUpcoming Dates\nThese can be found on our Looking Deeply TicketTailor page \nWho can attend?\nThis course is only suitable for those with some experience already. If looking for an introduction to Plum Village practices\, Zen or meditation\, we recommend the Be Calm Be Happy course instead. \nOur expectation is that you have either attended a Be Calm Be Happy course or that you have experience of practising in the Plum Village tradition with a Sangha. \nThe course is suitable for those of all faiths and none. Participants come from a wide range of backgrounds. \nTicket Pricing\nIn offering a range of ticket prices we aim to make the course available to all. \nPlease note\, bookings close 12 hours before a course starts. Courses can become fully booked\, so it is advisable to book early if you want to be sure of a place. \nFurther Information \nFurther information can be found on the course TicketTailor page \nFrequently Asked Questions\nWhat if I miss a class? \nIt is ideal if you can make all the classes as this way you will gain a sound foundation in mindfulness practice. If you have to miss a class and know ahead of time\, do let your course leader know. \nWhat further information will I receive? \nYou will receive “Joining Information” in a confirmation email once you have purchased your ticket. This will confirm the information on the class timings\, and how to access the online course. You will receive a further email directly from the Course Facilitator in the week before the course starts\, inviting you to a short pre-course zoom call. \nWhat is your cancellation policy? \nIf you cancel your booking at least 14 days before the start of the course we will refund your course fee. We are unable to offer refunds after that time. \nIf you have any questions please contact us via mindfulness-courses@plumvillage.uk
URL:https://sandpit.plumvillage.uk/event/looking-deeply-6-week-follow-on-course/
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SUMMARY:Looking Deeply - 6 Week Follow On Course
DESCRIPTION:Looking Deeply is a follow on course from The Art of Zen (formerly “Be Calm Be Happy”) in which you can extend your practice in the Plum Village Zen tradition. \nWe do this most beneficially as a Sangha\, a group of people coming together to practise and support one another on the journey. \nWe go deeper into Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings\, helping us to become more aware of our territory of body\, feelings\, mind and consciousness. We discover how to take mindfulness further into our daily lives. \n  \n\n\n\n  \nWhat to Expect\nSessions are online via Zoom. In each\, we meditate together\, consider the weekly theme\, and undertake a reflection exercise looking at its relevance to us\, with time for group discussion. \nThere will be recommended meditations from the Plum Village App to use during the week. You can install the Plum Village App here \nYou will get the most from this course if you regularly practise the meditations and reflect on the weekly theme between each session. The Plum Village App will be a valuable resource to support this. \nThemes for the sessions: \n\nArriving Home\nMindfulness of the Body\nMindfulness of Feelings\nMindfulness of the Mind\nImpermanence\nConnectedness\n\nSchedule\nThe course is at the same time every week. You will meet with the same group each time. \nThis is a live\, interactive course\, without any recorded sessions to download. \nEach session lasts two hours. \nUpcoming Dates\nThese can be found on our Looking Deeply TicketTailor page \nWho can attend?\nThis course is only suitable for those with some experience already. If looking for an introduction to Plum Village practices\, Zen or meditation\, we recommend the Be Calm Be Happy course instead. \nOur expectation is that you have either attended a Be Calm Be Happy course or that you have experience of practising in the Plum Village tradition with a Sangha. \nThe course is suitable for those of all faiths and none. Participants come from a wide range of backgrounds. \nTicket Pricing\nIn offering a range of ticket prices we aim to make the course available to all. \nPlease note\, bookings close 12 hours before a course starts. Courses can become fully booked\, so it is advisable to book early if you want to be sure of a place. \nFurther Information \nFurther information can be found on the course TicketTailor page \nFrequently Asked Questions\nWhat if I miss a class? \nIt is ideal if you can make all the classes as this way you will gain a sound foundation in mindfulness practice. If you have to miss a class and know ahead of time\, do let your course leader know. \nWhat further information will I receive? \nYou will receive “Joining Information” in a confirmation email once you have purchased your ticket. This will confirm the information on the class timings\, and how to access the online course. You will receive a further email directly from the Course Facilitator in the week before the course starts\, inviting you to a short pre-course zoom call. \nWhat is your cancellation policy? \nIf you cancel your booking at least 14 days before the start of the course we will refund your course fee. We are unable to offer refunds after that time. \nIf you have any questions please contact us via mindfulness-courses@plumvillage.uk
URL:https://sandpit.plumvillage.uk/event/looking-deeply-6-week-follow-on-course-2/
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SUMMARY:Nourishing Deep Peace and Connection in an Uncertain World
DESCRIPTION:This non-residential retreat led by Vari McLuskie and supported Elizabeth Daniels will focus on interweaving Zen Spirit and Celtic Heart. \nTogether\, we will journey through time and place\, touching the inspiration and strength of our ancestors \nBooking\nFor further information and to book\, please email Elizabeth Daniels elizabeth9wells@gmail.com
URL:https://sandpit.plumvillage.uk/event/nourishing-deep-peace-and-connection-in-an-uncertain-world/
LOCATION:Sandpit_0577
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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SUMMARY:The Art of Zen - Stamford Weekend Mindfulness Course
DESCRIPTION:The Art of Zen was formerly Be Calm Be Happy \n  \n\n\n\n  \nCourse Overview\nThe course offers a deeper understanding of mindfulness and how it can support many aspects of your daily life. \nThe wisdom of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh teaches us to find a sense of peace within ourselves\, and serenity in the face of suffering. In a supportive community of like-minded people we experience developing more kindness and compassion. \nWe will introduce and explore new ways of bringing mindfulness into our day\, not only in meditation\, but also in how we eat\, behave\, speak to ourselves and others\, and take care of ourselves. \nThis course provides\n\nAn opportunity to experience the power of practising mindfulness in a supportive community\nA grounding in Thich Nhat Hanh’s approach to mindfulness\nA programme of structured learning and guidance from experienced practitioners\, which helps build a mindfulness practice that is stable and self-reliant\nUnderstanding ways to live with less anxiety and a greater sense of wellbeing\nEthical strategies to help cope with life’s stresses and develop inner peace\n\nMindfulness encourages a sense of wellbeing moment by moment\, as well as being aware of what is happening in the present moment without reacting to it. \nWhat does the course offer?\n\nAn introduction to mindfulness\, how it works and how to practise it\nReducing feelings such as loneliness\, anxiety\, anger\, and depression by establishing a stable and lasting mindfulness practice\nA sense of connection and community by practising and sharing together with course participants\nPractical exercises to help you bring more awareness to your experiences\, understand the importance of rest\, and what it means to be more Zen\nConnecting more deeply with family and friends by learning the art of compassionate speech and deep listening\nThe art of mindfulness in everyday life as a means of generating compassion\, joy and calm for yourself and others\n\nReported benefits\n\nIncreased enjoyment of life\nIncreased ability to be calm and relaxed\nIncreased control of emotions such as anger and anxiety\nImproved sleep quality\nFewer feelings of anxiety and low mood\n\nWho can attend?\nThis course is suitable for beginners\, as well as those wishing to gain a fuller understanding of how mindfulness can support calm and peaceful living. Mindfulness is a practice originating in Buddhism and supported by neuroscience and psychology; it may be practised by those of all faiths and none. \nMany of our participants learn new ways to care for their wellbeing and can develop positive responses to challenging situations. \n  \nCourse Leaders\n\nIan Sneath\nIan is a fully ordained student of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh\, receiving the Dharma name True Insight on the Path\, while living for two years in Thich Nhat Hanh’s Plum Village Monastery in France. \nIn 2014 he attended the 21-day retreat\, “What happens when we are alive\, what happens when we die?” led by Thich Nhat Hanh. This was a deeply powerful\, healing\, and transformative teaching that made Ian stop\, look deeply\, and realise that he had been on the wrong entrepreneurial path for most of his life. \nMindfulness has given Ian so much benefit\, helping every aspect of his life (ethics\, health\, relationships\, compassion\, insight\, concentration\, livelihood\, peace\, kindness\, openness\, etc) and his volition is now to dedicate his life to continuing to deepen his practice\, to lead a happy and joyful life and to help bring Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings to others\, whilst also building community. \nIan spends time between Plum Village France and the UK and practices predominantly with Nottingham Deep Roots and Durham Sacred Earth Sanghas. \n  \n\nKirstie Berridge\nKirstie is firmly committed to the Plum Village approach to mindfulness\, having been introduced to Thich Nhat Hanh in 2013 and receiving the Five Mindfulness Trainings while on retreat in Plum Village France in 2022 and the lineage name\, Deepening Path of the Source. \nMuch of Kirstie’s time is spent on Sangha building and spreading the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh\, providing administrative and marketing support for Plum Village UK on a voluntary basis\, including supporting the delivery of Plum Village UK’s Mindfulness courses and serving as the UK Sangha Coordinator. Kirstie is fortunate to visit Plum Village France regularly. \nKirstie continues to experience the transformational benefits of practicing mindfulness on all aspects of her life\, including relationships\, right livelihood and interbeing. Kirstie lives just outside of Stamford and practises with the Nottingham Deep Roots Sangha with an aspiration to continue to build Sangha\, including in and around Rutland / Lincolnshire. \n  \nPractical Info\nLocation\nGuide Hall\n34 Conduit Road\nStamford\nLincolnshire\nPE9 1QQ \nParking\nThe Guide Hall is on a residential street with restricted parking. The closest car park is North Street car park\, PE9 1EG. The charge for a full day is approximately £5.50\, but parking is free on Sunday. \nRefreshments\nTea / coffee / herbal teas will be available. You are invited to bring a packed lunch to eat during the lunch breaks together. There are also cafes and shops close by. \nAccessibility\nThe venue is single storey and fully accessible for wheelchair users / restricted mobility including accessible toilets. \nPricing\nStandard Rate | £130 \nThis rate helps us to sustain the course. \nSponsor Rate | £200\nThis rate helps us to sustain the course and allow us to offer it to to those on a lower income. \nDiscounted Rate | £95\nFor students and participants on a low income that cannot afford the standard rate. \nSupported Rate | £30\nFor those with no income\, one or two supported places are available. \nPlum Village UK is a not for profit charity based in the UK\, dedicated to sharing the practice of mindfulness and mindful living in the Plum Village tradition. \nThe pricing range enables us to cover marketing and admin costs and ensure the continuation of the courses well into the future. \nRefund Policy\nIf you cancel your booking at least 14 days before the start of the course we will refund your course fee. After this time\, no refunds will be possible. \n  \nFrequently Asked Questions\nWhat should I bring with me?\nYou may find it helpful to bring the following with you to class: \n\nA pen and notebook for journaling.\nA meditation cushion\, stool\, mat or blanket – or whatever helps you to be comfortable\, particularly during the meditation sessions. Chairs will be provided.\nA packed lunch. We will be invited to eat together during the break for lunch. Local cafes and shops are also a short walk away.\nA selection of hot drinks will be available\, but if you have a favourite drink\, please bring this.\n\nWhat should I wear?\nPlease dress casually and comfortably. You may find it helpful to wear several layers\, so that you can remove/add a layer to maintain a comfortable body temperature during the day and particularly while meditating. \nWhat do I need to do to prepare?\nYou do not need to do anything to prepare for the course. This course is designed to be suitable for beginners and all the information you need will be provided. During the course we will propose some home practices and routine activities to help you integrate mindfulness and meditation into your daily life\, including Apps and links to guided meditations online. \nWhat further information will I receive?\nYou will receive a confirmation email once you have registered. \nContact Us\nIf there is anything else you would like to know before the course starts please do not hesitate to contact us: kirstieberridge@plumvillage.uk \n  \nWith best wishes\nKirstie and Ian \n\nPARTICIPANT AGREEMENT \nPlease read the terms and conditions listed below carefully. It is important that you understand and agree to these fully. \nI acknowledge that I am physically and psychologically fit enough to participate in this programme. I know of no reason\, nor have I been informed by my doctor or health care professional\, of any reason why my participation in this programme would do me or others harm of any nature. \nI understand that the course may raise emotional issues. Whilst mindfulness can be helpful with ordinary anxiety and low mood\, this course is not suitable for people with extreme anxiety\, severe depression\, psychosis or personality disorder. \nThe course is not intended to provide a therapeutic environment. It is not a substitute for ongoing medical support. \nI agree to take full responsibility for my own health and well-being. \nI understand that participants and instructors must keep everything that happens within the course completely confidential. \nAs a participant\, I agree not to record or make any reproduction of the whole or any part of the programme\, materials or electronic files and I understand that the content is protected by copyright laws. \n 
URL:https://sandpit.plumvillage.uk/event/the-art-of-zen-stamford-weekend-mindfulness-course/
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SUMMARY:Mindful Morning - with Br Thien Chi and Sr Khan Thein
DESCRIPTION:Being Peace Together – Building a Multifold Sangha\nOur Mindful Morning this month will be one of the very first events to be live-streamed from Abenhall. \nBr Thien Chi\, who has joined us online before\, and Sr Khan Thein\, here for the Blessing the Land ceremony on the 6th have generously agreed to join our Mindful Morning to offer a talk\, from the centre\, on Sunday 7th. \nWith a bow from the mindful mornings team – we look forward to seeing you online on the 7th at this very special event. \n\nOn the first Sunday of every month\, we offer a Morning of Mindfulness led by UK Lay Dharma Teachers\, Members of the Order of Interbeing\, Monastic Dharma Teachers and special guests. \nThe morning will typically include a guided meditation\, followed by a talk or panel. After a short break\, there will be an opportunity for Dharma sharing in groups. \n  \nMain image by Maria Baltazzi on Unsplash
URL:https://sandpit.plumvillage.uk/event/monthly-mindful-morning-5/
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CATEGORIES:Mindful Morning
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SUMMARY:The Art of Zen - Penryn 6-Week Mindfulness Course
DESCRIPTION:The Art of Zen was formerly Be Calm Be Happy \n  \nThis 6-week group course will help you develop and deepen your own practice of zen and meditation\, following the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh (the “father of mindfulness”). \nEach two-hour weekly session will be interactive\, using a mixture of guided meditations\, group discussions\, and practical exercises. You will learn how to bring more peace and joy into your daily life. \nAll our courses are led by practitioners with many years experience. Although mindfulness training is rooted in Buddhist meditation techniques\, it is not a belief system and the course is suitable for those of all faiths or none –  everyone is welcome. \n  \n\n  \nCourse Overview\nThe course offers a deeper understanding of mindfulness and how it can support many aspects of your daily life. \nThe wisdom of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh teaches us to find a sense of peace within ourselves\, and serenity in the face of suffering. In a supportive community of like-minded people we experience developing more kindness and compassion. \nWe will introduce and explore new ways of bringing mindfulness into our day\, not only in meditation\, but also in how we eat\, behave\, speak to ourselves and others\, and take care of ourselves. \nThis course provides\n\nAn opportunity to experience the power of practising mindfulness in a supportive community\nA grounding in Thich Nhat Hanh’s approach to mindfulness\nA programme of structured learning and guidance from experienced practitioners\, which helps build a mindfulness practice that is stable and self-reliant\nUnderstanding ways to live with less anxiety and a greater sense of wellbeing\nEthical strategies to help cope with life’s stresses and develop inner peace\n\nMindfulness encourages a sense of wellbeing moment by moment\, as well as being aware of what is happening in the present moment without reacting to it. \nWhat does the course offer?\n\nAn introduction to mindfulness\, how it works and how to practise it\nReducing feelings such as loneliness\, anxiety\, anger\, and depression by establishing a stable and lasting mindfulness practice\nA sense of connection and community by practising and sharing together with course participants\nPractical exercises to help you bring more awareness to your experiences\, understand the importance of rest\, and what it means to be more Zen\nConnecting more deeply with family and friends by learning the art of compassionate speech and deep listening\nThe art of mindfulness in everyday life as a means of generating compassion\, joy and calm for yourself and others\n\nReported benefits\n\nIncreased enjoyment of life\nIncreased ability to be calm and relaxed\nIncreased control of emotions such as anger and anxiety\nImproved sleep quality\nFewer feelings of anxiety and low mood\n\nWho can attend?\nThis course is suitable for beginners\, as well as those wishing to gain a fuller understanding of how mindfulness can support calm and peaceful living. Mindfulness is a practice originating in Buddhism and supported by neuroscience and psychology; it may be practised by those of all faiths and none. \nMany of our participants learn new ways to care for their wellbeing and can develop positive responses to challenging situations. \nCourse Leader\nStephanie Jackson\n\nStephanie lives in Penryn in Cornwall and practices with the Apple Tree Sangha. \nShe received the Five mindfulness trainings in Plum Village in 2006 and was given the name Deep Silence of the Heart. She attended the Summer retreat regularly with her family before setting up Apple Tree Sangha in 2022. \nIn response to her own suffering\, she found the dharma in her 20’s. Through committed practice and the support of teachers and sangha\, she learnt how to heal and love herself and others. She continues to be inspired and motivated by this path\, with its emphasis on engaged practice and the experiential knowing of Interbeing. \nStephanie works as a GP alongside teaching yoga\, mindfulness and compassion training to healthcare professionals\, teachers\, community classes and those with a diagnosis of cancer. She is currently an aspirant to the Order of Interbeing. \n  \nPractical Info\nSchedule\nMondays 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM\n8\, 15\, 22 & 29 September\n6 & 13 October \nWe recommend that you aim to arrive 10 minutes before each class is due to start and allow longer\non the first evening to ensure you find the centre and parking with ease. \nLocation\nWe are located at Chyan Cultural Centre TR10 9B\, however this postcode will take you to the residents gate where there is no access. \nChyan can be quite tricky to find as the entrance to the car park is hidden well by the hedge despite the signs! \nEasiest way to find us is through the website WHAT3WORDS: w3w.co/toads.colleague.approvals\nThis link will take you to the exact entrance of the car park you need. \nOR please use the postcode TR10 9BS which is the postcode for Fig Tree House B&B\, which is located right opposite the car park you will need on the main road. Please do not turn into Fig Tree House! \nOnce in car park\, find a space and then walk into the smaller car park and follow signs for the Sky Barn… Down path beside the notice box. \nTravel\nCar\nCar parking is free \nBus\n— From Penryn\, take the U4 towards Helston and Penzance\, alight at Longdowns and then it is a 35\nminute walk.\n— From Falmouth Moor B\, take the 35 towards Helston and alight at the telephone box in Treverva. It\nis then a 25 minute walk. \nBikes\n it is a 40 minute cycle from Falmouth. \nMeeting Room and Facilities\nFollow the signs from car parking to the Sky Barn. If there are accessibility needs\, let the course leader know so that alternative parking can be advised. \nAll toilets are composting. We have two disabled access toilets on site. \nThere are chairs and cushions at the centre\, please bring a water bottle and anything else you may need to feel comfortable. \nPricing\nStandard Rate | £145\nThis rate helps us to sustain the course. \nSupporter Rate | £175\nSupport others on lower income to attend. \nSponsor Rate | £200\nThis rate helps us to sustain the course and allow us to offer it to those on a lower income. \nDiscounted Rate | £95\nFor students and participants on a low income that cannot afford the standard rate. \nSupported Rate | £30\nLimited availability ticket for those with no income or specific circumstances. \nPlum Village UK is a not for profit charity based in the UK\, dedicated to sharing the practice of mindfulness and mindful living in the Plum Village tradition. \nThe pricing range enables us to cover marketing and admin costs\, and ensure the continuation of the courses well into the future. If you are not sure which rate to choose and would like some guidance\, please contact us and we will be happy to help you. Nobody should be excluded from taking part based on their income or life circumstances. \nRefund Policy\nIf you cancel your booking at least 14 days before the start of the course we will refund your course fee. After this time\, no refunds will be possible. \nFrequently Asked Questions\nWhat should I wear?\nPlease dress casually and comfortably. \nWhat do I need to do to prepare?\nYou do not need to do anything to prepare for the course. This course is designed to be suitable for beginners and all the information you need will be provided. During the course we will propose some home practices and routine activities to help you integrate mindfulness and meditation into your daily life\, including Apps and links to guided meditations online. \nWhat further information will I receive?\nYou will receive a confirmation email once you have registered. \nContact Us\nIf there is anything else you would like to know before the course starts please do not hesitate to contact me: mindfulmedicinecornwall@gmail.com \nWith best wishes\nStephanie Jackson \nThe Community of Interbeing UK\nCharity Number 1096680\nPlum Village UK \n\nPARTICIPANT AGREEMENT \nPlease read the participant agreement carefully. It is important that you understand and agree to these fully. \n 
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SUMMARY:Live Show - The Way Out Is In Podcast with Ocean Vuong
DESCRIPTION:About the Podcast\nThe Way Out Is In podcast has now had nearly 4 million downloads\, sits at number two in the Buddhism section of Apple podcasts\, and has a five star rating from the 2.5k reviews on Spotify……. \nThe series was created to make the teachings and practices of Thich Nhat Hanh applicable to our everyday lives and available for a wide audience. \nRecordings normally take place around the kitchen table of Thich Nhat Hanh’s cosy Sitting Still Hut\, at Plum Village monastery in the South West of France. \nPhap Huu and Jo’s second book Calm in the Storm- Zen Ways to Cultivate Stability in an Anxious World is released in August. You can order a copy to pick up at the event with a 30% discount. \n  \nLetting go gives us freedom\, and freedom is the only condition for happiness. If\, in our heart\, we still cling to anything; anger\, anxiety\, or possessions – we cannot be free. \n— Thich Nhat Hanh \n  \nAbout the speakers\n\nBrother Phap Huu\nPhap Huu is a senior Teacher in Thich Nhat Hanh’s international community and the Abbot of the monks’ community in Plum Village\, the practice center founded by Thich Nhat Hanh in southwest France. Born in Vietnam\, he emigrated to Canada as a child. He began training with Thich Nhat Hanh at the age of thirteen when he first entered the monastery to become a monk. \nHe accompanied Thich Nhat Hanh on his international teaching tours and was his attendant for more than fifteen years. \nToday\, Brother Phap Huu is deeply committed to building community and continuing Thich Nhat Hanh’s legacy. His youthful energy and fresh approach make the teachings of mindfulness and meditation more accessible to people from all walks of life\, including those in leadership\, families\, and young adults. \nBrother Phap Huu’s ability to connect with diverse audiences continues to helpe spread the Plum Village tradition to a broader global community\, and is a beloved co-host of the Plum Village podcast\, The Way Out is In. \n\nJo Confino\nJo is an executive coach\, spiritual mentor\, journalist and sustainability expert. \nHe works at the intersection of personal transformation and systems evolution; working with several organizations including Leaders’ Quest and Global Optimism. \nBesides his coaching practice\, which focuses on leaders in the fields of climate and sustainability\, Jo chairs and facilitates events and conferences and runs smaller retreats and workshops. \nJo\, who lives a few minutes walk from Plum Village and is a member of Thich Nhat Hanh’s Order of Interbeing\, was an executive editor at the Guardian for 23 years and executive editor\, Impact & Innovation\, at the HuffPost in New York. \n\nOcean Vuong\nOcean is a Vietnamese American poet\, essayist\, and novelist. He is the recipient of the 2014 Ruth Lilly/Sargent Rosenberg Fellowship from the Poetry Foundation\, 2016 Whiting Award\, and the 2017 T. S. Eliot Prize. His debut novel\, On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous\, was published in 2019. \nOcean says\, “Fiction is strongest when it launches a moral question. When it goes out and seeks to answer. The questions that we couldn’t ask in life because the costs would be too much.” \nHe lives in Northampton\, Massachusetts. His new book\, titled The Emperor of Gladness\, has just been released. \n  \nEvent Info\nVenue\nThe Light\, Friends House\, 173-177 Euston Road\, London NW1 2BJ \nTravel\nTube –  Euston or Euston Square.\nBus – 18\, 30\, 59\, 68\, 73\, 91\, 168\, 205\, 253 and 390.\nThere are bike racks at Euston Station and blue badge bays in Endsleigh Gardens. \nSchedule\nDoors open – 7:00 PM\nPlease arrive before – 7:20 PM \n7:30 PM – Start Event\n9:15 PM – End Event \nAccessibility\nThe venue is wheelchair-accessible. Please email us if you need assistance or with special needs. \nCost & Donations\n100% of all profit from the event will go to the Plum Village Construction fund. \nIn addition to the ticket price\, please consider making an additional donation if you can. Any amount helps. \nThis campaign will help with required upgrades to the buildings in Plum Village France\, so that they can continue to welcome retreatants and provide for the wellbeing of monastics plus institute green building practices in their work – ensuring that Plum Village remains a place of refuge and renewal for generations to come. \nIf you are a UK tax payer you can gift aid this on check out. \nRefunds\nWe are unable to offer refunds. \nContact Us\nEmail admin@plumvillage.uk
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SUMMARY:Live Show - The Way Out Is In Podcast with Ocean Vuong
DESCRIPTION:This is now sold out. We will be unable to sell tickets on the door. \nAbout the Podcast\nThe Way Out Is In podcast has now had nearly 4 million downloads\, sits at number two in the Buddhism section of Apple podcasts\, and has a five star rating from the 2.5k reviews on Spotify. \nThe series was created to make the teachings and practices of Thich Nhat Hanh applicable to our everyday lives and available for a wide audience. \nRecordings normally take place around the kitchen table of Thich Nhat Hanh’s cosy Sitting Still Hut\, at Plum Village monastery in the South West of France. \nPhap Huu and Jo’s second book Calm in the Storm- Zen Ways to Cultivate Stability in an Anxious World is released in August. You can order a copy to pick up at the event with a 30% discount. \n  \nLetting go gives us freedom\, and freedom is the only condition for happiness. If\, in our heart\, we still cling to anything; anger\, anxiety\, or possessions – we cannot be free. \n— Thich Nhat Hanh \n  \nAbout the speakers\n\nBrother Phap Huu\nPhap Huu is a senior Teacher in Thich Nhat Hanh’s international community and the Abbot of the monks’ community in Plum Village\, the practice center founded by Thich Nhat Hanh in southwest France. Born in Vietnam\, he emigrated to Canada as a child. He began training with Thich Nhat Hanh at the age of thirteen when he first entered the monastery to become a monk. \nHe accompanied Thich Nhat Hanh on his international teaching tours and was his attendant for more than fifteen years. \nToday\, Brother Phap Huu is deeply committed to building community and continuing Thich Nhat Hanh’s legacy. His youthful energy and fresh approach make the teachings of mindfulness and meditation more accessible to people from all walks of life\, including those in leadership\, families\, and young adults. \nBrother Phap Huu’s ability to connect with diverse audiences continues to helpe spread the Plum Village tradition to a broader global community\, and is a beloved co-host of the Plum Village podcast\, The Way Out is In. \n\nJo Confino\nJo is an executive coach\, spiritual mentor\, journalist and sustainability expert. \nHe works at the intersection of personal transformation and systems evolution; working with several organizations including Leaders’ Quest and Global Optimism. \nBesides his coaching practice\, which focuses on leaders in the fields of climate and sustainability\, Jo chairs and facilitates events and conferences and runs smaller retreats and workshops. \nJo\, who lives a few minutes walk from Plum Village and is a member of Thich Nhat Hanh’s Order of Interbeing\, was an executive editor at the Guardian for 23 years and executive editor\, Impact & Innovation\, at the HuffPost in New York. \n\nOcean Vuong\nOcean is a Vietnamese American poet\, essayist\, and novelist. He is the recipient of the 2014 Ruth Lilly/Sargent Rosenberg Fellowship from the Poetry Foundation\, 2016 Whiting Award\, and the 2017 T. S. Eliot Prize. His debut novel\, On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous\, was published in 2019. \nOcean says\, “Fiction is strongest when it launches a moral question. When it goes out and seeks to answer. The questions that we couldn’t ask in life because the costs would be too much.” \nHe lives in Northampton\, Massachusetts. His new book\, titled The Emperor of Gladness\, has just been released. \n  \nEvent Info\nVenue\nThe Light\, Friends House\, 173-177 Euston Road\, London NW1 2BJ \nTravel\nTube –  Euston or Euston Square.\nBus – 18\, 30\, 59\, 68\, 73\, 91\, 168\, 205\, 253 and 390.\nThere are bike racks at Euston Station and blue badge bays in Endsleigh Gardens. \nSchedule\nDoors open – 7:00 PM\nPlease arrive before – 7:20 PM \n7:30 PM – Start Event\n9:15 PM – End Event \nAccessibility\nThe venue is wheelchair-accessible. Please email us if you need assistance or with special needs. \nCost & Donations\n100% of all profit from the event will go to the Plum Village Construction fund. \nIn addition to the ticket price\, please consider making an additional donation if you can. Any amount helps. \nThis campaign will help with required upgrades to the buildings in Plum Village France\, so that they can continue to welcome retreatants and provide for the wellbeing of monastics plus institute green building practices in their work – ensuring that Plum Village remains a place of refuge and renewal for generations to come. \nIf you are a UK tax payer you can gift aid this on check out. \nRefunds\nWe are unable to offer refunds. \nContact Us\nEmail admin@plumvillage.uk
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SUMMARY:The Art of Zen - 6 Week Introductory Course
DESCRIPTION:The Art of Zen was formerly Be Calm Be Happy \n  \nThis 6-week group course will help you develop and deepen your own practice of zen and meditation\, following the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh (the “father of mindfulness”). \nThere will be a two-hour session each week. Each of these will be interactive\, using a mixture of guided meditations\, group discussions\, and practical exercises. You will learn how to bring more peace and joy into your daily life. \nAll our courses are led by practitioners with many years experience. Although mindfulness training is rooted in Buddhist meditation techniques\, it is not a belief system and the course is suitable for those of all faiths or none –  everyone is welcome. \n  \n\n  \nCourse Content\nWeek 1 – Stopping and Calming \n\nHow to be present in the moment\nReducing stress and anxiety\nSimple breathing techniques\n\nWeek 2 – Turning to the Positive \n\nRetraining our mind’s negativity bias\nPractising gratitude\nThe conditions for happiness already available to us\n\nWeek 3 – Loving Communication \n\nHow to communicate with awareness\nDeep listening and loving speech\nBuilding better relationships\n\nWeek 4 – Nourishing Happiness \n\nBeing present with our senses\nMusic and time in nature\nAwareness of what we eat and otherwise consume\n\nWeek 5 – Interdependence and Community \n\nConnectedness of all things\nCultivating compassion\nCommunity in daily life\n\nWeek 6 – Guidelines for a Happier Life \n\nEthics and happiness\nEthical guidelines\nLiving with kindness\n\nMethod\nThroughout the course\, you will be encouraged to develop your own practice of mindfulness. In both the group setting and at home\, you can learn how to integrate mindfulness into your daily life and consider what will best support you. \nYou will have the opportunity to connect with others and will have access to resources and support to help you on your journey\, including how to find groups and communities (sanghas). \nYou will be encouraged to cultivate a greater awareness of the present moment\, learning how to observe thoughts and feelings without judgement\, and to practise being fully present in daily life. The aim is to cultivate a sense of inner peace and to live in harmony with the world around you. \nCommitment\nFor this course to be effective\, we recommend attending all six sessions. Creating a strong mindfulness habit will need some regular practice alongside the course. Daily practice is ideal – if you can only spare a few minutes each day this will still be effective. \nIf you know ahead of time that you cannot make a session\, you can discuss this with your course leader. \nYou will need access to a laptop or phone with internet access\, plus a functioning camera and microphone. \nPricing\nWe hope to make this course available to as many people as possible. A wide range of prices are offered – from £30 – £200. Please pay what you are able when booking \nFurther Information\nFurther information can be found on the course TicketTailor page
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SUMMARY:The Art of Zen - 6 Week Introductory Course
DESCRIPTION:The Art of Zen was formerly Be Calm Be Happy \n  \nThis 6-week group course will help you develop and deepen your own practice of zen and meditation\, following the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh (the “father of mindfulness”). \nThere will be a two-hour session each week. Each of these will be interactive\, using a mixture of guided meditations\, group discussions\, and practical exercises. You will learn how to bring more peace and joy into your daily life. \nAll our courses are led by practitioners with many years experience. Although mindfulness training is rooted in Buddhist meditation techniques\, it is not a belief system and the course is suitable for those of all faiths or none –  everyone is welcome. \n  \n\n  \nCourse Content\nWeek 1 – Stopping and Calming \n\nHow to be present in the moment\nReducing stress and anxiety\nSimple breathing techniques\n\nWeek 2 – Turning to the Positive \n\nRetraining our mind’s negativity bias\nPractising gratitude\nThe conditions for happiness already available to us\n\nWeek 3 – Loving Communication \n\nHow to communicate with awareness\nDeep listening and loving speech\nBuilding better relationships\n\nWeek 4 – Nourishing Happiness \n\nBeing present with our senses\nMusic and time in nature\nAwareness of what we eat and otherwise consume\n\nWeek 5 – Interdependence and Community \n\nConnectedness of all things\nCultivating compassion\nCommunity in daily life\n\nWeek 6 – Guidelines for a Happier Life \n\nEthics and happiness\nEthical guidelines\nLiving with kindness\n\nMethod\nThroughout the course\, you will be encouraged to develop your own practice of mindfulness. In both the group setting and at home\, you can learn how to integrate mindfulness into your daily life and consider what will best support you. \nYou will have the opportunity to connect with others and will have access to resources and support to help you on your journey\, including how to find groups and communities (sanghas). \nYou will be encouraged to cultivate a greater awareness of the present moment\, learning how to observe thoughts and feelings without judgement\, and to practise being fully present in daily life. The aim is to cultivate a sense of inner peace and to live in harmony with the world around you. \nCommitment\nFor this course to be effective\, we recommend attending all six sessions. Creating a strong mindfulness habit will need some regular practice alongside the course. Daily practice is ideal – if you can only spare a few minutes each day this will still be effective. \nIf you know ahead of time that you cannot make a session\, you can discuss this with your course leader. \nYou will need access to a laptop or phone with internet access\, plus a functioning camera and microphone. \nPricing\nWe hope to make this course available to as many people as possible. A wide range of prices are offered – from £30 – £200. Please pay what you are able when booking \nFurther Information\nFurther information can be found on the course TicketTailor page
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SUMMARY:Earth Care Sangha  - Precious Gifts
DESCRIPTION:This month facilitated by Claire Debenham and Nick Cape \nWith Thich Nhat Hanh\, Joanna Macy is among the greatest advocates for our Mother Earth. Now that they have passed\, we are\, in Thay’s words\, their continuation. \nWe need to take their place. \nThay asks us to ‘Wake up!’ and hear the cries of the Earth within us. Joanna explains we are entering times of great suffering and may feel despair as we witness what is happening\, and yet\, ‘We don’t know how it will all end.’ \nFortunately\, there is also great possibility. And we have been given the tools we need to live right now. In this second Earth Care Sangha to honour Joanna’s passing\, we will hear two pieces of advice that she gave us as she was nearing the end of her life. They are precious gifts to help us in this time. \nThe evening will start with a guided meditation on interbeing with the Earth\, followed by Joanna Macy’s words of wisdom. After this is time for Dharma sharing\, where we can reflect on how we can bring her teaching into our lives. \n\nEarth Care Sangha – A Sangha For Our Times\nWe have to wake up together — Thich Nhat Hanh \nMany of us are aware that we live in times of great peril for life on Earth but also of great promise for change. It is easy to be overwhelmed by feelings of helplessness\, despair and sorrow for what is being done to the Earth. But by practising together we can make a positive difference\, and strengthen our resilience and joy. In response to our individual and collective need to do something\, Earth Care Sangha is offered. \nIn small Dharma sharing groups we can explore our feelings and speak openly in the company of others who share our concerns\, safe in the knowledge that we do this without judgement or conflict. We hope that by sharing freely in this way\, we can help each other find concrete ways to transform and heal\, cultivate joy\, and strengthen our understanding of interbeing with Mother Earth. \nGrounded in the Plum Village tradition\, and with close links to the Earth Care Steering Group\, Earth Care Sangha is truly a sangha for these times. We invite you to join us\, enjoy the practices\, and help shape its future. Let’s wake up together! \nPlease email earthcare@plumvillage.uk with any feedback\, questions\, suggestions or offers of help. \n\nEarth Care Resources\n\nDownloadable resources for holding your own Earth caring sangha meeting\nAdditional Earth Care Resources\n\n\n  \nPhoto by NASA on Unsplash \n  \n\nGuided Meditation: The Four Elements | Sister Chan Duc
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SUMMARY:The Art of Zen - 6 Week Introductory Course
DESCRIPTION:The Art of Zen was formerly Be Calm Be Happy \n  \nThis 6-week group course will help you develop and deepen your own practice of zen and meditation\, following the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh (the “father of mindfulness”). \nThere will be a two-hour session each week. Each of these will be interactive\, using a mixture of guided meditations\, group discussions\, and practical exercises. You will learn how to bring more peace and joy into your daily life. \nAll our courses are led by practitioners with many years experience. Although mindfulness training is rooted in Buddhist meditation techniques\, it is not a belief system and the course is suitable for those of all faiths or none –  everyone is welcome. \n  \n\n  \nCourse Content\nWeek 1 – Stopping and Calming \n\nHow to be present in the moment\nReducing stress and anxiety\nSimple breathing techniques\n\nWeek 2 – Turning to the Positive \n\nRetraining our mind’s negativity bias\nPractising gratitude\nThe conditions for happiness already available to us\n\nWeek 3 – Loving Communication \n\nHow to communicate with awareness\nDeep listening and loving speech\nBuilding better relationships\n\nWeek 4 – Nourishing Happiness \n\nBeing present with our senses\nMusic and time in nature\nAwareness of what we eat and otherwise consume\n\nWeek 5 – Interdependence and Community \n\nConnectedness of all things\nCultivating compassion\nCommunity in daily life\n\nWeek 6 – Guidelines for a Happier Life \n\nEthics and happiness\nEthical guidelines\nLiving with kindness\n\nMethod\nThroughout the course\, you will be encouraged to develop your own practice of mindfulness. In both the group setting and at home\, you can learn how to integrate mindfulness into your daily life and consider what will best support you. \nYou will have the opportunity to connect with others and will have access to resources and support to help you on your journey\, including how to find groups and communities (sanghas). \nYou will be encouraged to cultivate a greater awareness of the present moment\, learning how to observe thoughts and feelings without judgement\, and to practise being fully present in daily life. The aim is to cultivate a sense of inner peace and to live in harmony with the world around you. \nCommitment\nFor this course to be effective\, we recommend attending all six sessions. Creating a strong mindfulness habit will need some regular practice alongside the course. Daily practice is ideal – if you can only spare a few minutes each day this will still be effective. \nIf you know ahead of time that you cannot make a session\, you can discuss this with your course leader. \nYou will need access to a laptop or phone with internet access\, plus a functioning camera and microphone. \nPricing\nWe hope to make this course available to as many people as possible. A wide range of prices are offered – from £30 – £200. Please pay what you are able when booking \nCourse Leaders\n\nHeather Monro\nHeather is based in Durham and practices with Sacred Earth and Northern Lotus Sanghas. \n\nHeather received the 5 Mindfulness Trainings from Plum Village in 2023 and was ordained as a novice nun for a time limited period in 2025 with the dharma name Ocean of Great Dedication. \nHaving been on a path of pursuing happiness through achievement and collecting medals on the world sporting stage\, she became fascinated with the psychological aspects of being our best selves and turned to supporting others in their journeys as a leadership coach and spiritual companion. In 2017\, feeling increasingly burnt out by pursuing conventional success she had a life-changing realisation; that most personal development just provides people with survival strategies in our broken societal system. \nShe is now dedicated to facilitating transformative journeys for both individuals and organisations through opening hearts and expanding consciousness and aspires to contributing to a more loving\, peaceful and equitable world through mindful practice and a deep understanding of interbeing. \nHeather has been practising\, studying and teaching mindfulness for 15 years – initially following a secular path and then via various Buddhist traditions before ‘coming home’ to Plum Village in 2022. She currently serves as a Buddhist Chaplain at Durham University and is an aspirant to the Order of Interbeing. \n\nClare Belbin-Carlile\nClare lives in North Yorkshire and practises with the Kirkbymoorside and York Sanghas. \n\nClare was ordained into the Order of Interbeing in 2021 and received the True name True Spring Waterfall. \nClare first encountered Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings through attending Plum Village mindfulness retreats with Thich Nhat Hanh from 1998. This encounter was life changing\, she became increasingly committed to her daily practice with the support of Sangha and it is now a central part of her life. \nClare’s mindfulness practice continues to be deeply rooted in her daily practice of drawing and painting in Helmsley Walled Garden. Clare’s practice transforms and enlivens everything she does. Her daily painting practice involves cherishing and falling in love with her subject matter\, nature. \nThrough the wealth of experience brought by parenthood\, periods of great change and upheaval in her life\, the journey of caring for and the subsequent death of her beloved parents and husband\, Clare has practised looking for the wonderful\, ‘flecks of gold’ in her life (“this moment is full of wonders”). She realised that in trying to block suffering she would also be starved of her joy. \n\n\nFurther Information\nFurther information can be found on the course TicketTailor page
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SUMMARY:The Art of Zen - 6 Week Introductory Course
DESCRIPTION:The Art of Zen was formerly Be Calm Be Happy \n  \nThis 6-week group course will help you develop and deepen your own practice of zen and meditation\, following the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh (the “father of mindfulness”). \nThere will be a two-hour session each week. Each of these will be interactive\, using a mixture of guided meditations\, group discussions\, and practical exercises. You will learn how to bring more peace and joy into your daily life. \nAll our courses are led by practitioners with many years experience. Although mindfulness training is rooted in Buddhist meditation techniques\, it is not a belief system and the course is suitable for those of all faiths or none –  everyone is welcome. \n  \n\n  \nCourse Content\nWeek 1 – Stopping and Calming \n\nHow to be present in the moment\nReducing stress and anxiety\nSimple breathing techniques\n\nWeek 2 – Turning to the Positive \n\nRetraining our mind’s negativity bias\nPractising gratitude\nThe conditions for happiness already available to us\n\nWeek 3 – Loving Communication \n\nHow to communicate with awareness\nDeep listening and loving speech\nBuilding better relationships\n\nWeek 4 – Nourishing Happiness \n\nBeing present with our senses\nMusic and time in nature\nAwareness of what we eat and otherwise consume\n\nWeek 5 – Interdependence and Community \n\nConnectedness of all things\nCultivating compassion\nCommunity in daily life\n\nWeek 6 – Guidelines for a Happier Life \n\nEthics and happiness\nEthical guidelines\nLiving with kindness\n\nMethod\nThroughout the course\, you will be encouraged to develop your own practice of mindfulness. In both the group setting and at home\, you can learn how to integrate mindfulness into your daily life and consider what will best support you. \nYou will have the opportunity to connect with others and will have access to resources and support to help you on your journey\, including how to find groups and communities (sanghas). \nYou will be encouraged to cultivate a greater awareness of the present moment\, learning how to observe thoughts and feelings without judgement\, and to practise being fully present in daily life. The aim is to cultivate a sense of inner peace and to live in harmony with the world around you. \nCommitment\nFor this course to be effective\, we recommend attending all six sessions. Creating a strong mindfulness habit will need some regular practice alongside the course. Daily practice is ideal – if you can only spare a few minutes each day this will still be effective. \nIf you know ahead of time that you cannot make a session\, you can discuss this with your course leader. \nYou will need access to a laptop or phone with internet access\, plus a functioning camera and microphone. \nPricing\nWe hope to make this course available to as many people as possible. A wide range of prices are offered – from £30 – £200. Please pay what you are able when booking \nFurther Information\nFurther information can be found on the course TicketTailor page
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SUMMARY:The Art of Zen - York Weekend Mindfulness Course
DESCRIPTION:The Art of Zen was formerly Be Calm Be Happy \nWe are a UK Charity promoting mindfulness and ethical living as a path to peace\, both in ourselves and in the world. \nBased on the teachings of “father of mindfulness” Thich Nhat Hanh.\n  \n\n  \nCourse Overview\nThe course offers a deeper understanding of mindfulness and how it can support many aspects of your daily life. \nThe wisdom of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh teaches us to find a sense of peace within ourselves\, and serenity in the face of suffering. In a supportive community of like-minded people we experience developing more kindness and compassion. \nWe will introduce and explore new ways of bringing mindfulness into our day\, not only in meditation\, but also in how we eat\, behave\, speak to ourselves and others\, and take care of ourselves. \nThis course provides\n\nAn opportunity to experience the power of practising mindfulness in a supportive community\nA grounding in Thich Nhat Hanh’s approach to mindfulness\nA programme of structured learning and guidance from experienced practitioners\, which helps build a mindfulness practice that is stable and self-reliant\nUnderstanding ways to live with less anxiety and a greater sense of wellbeing\nEthical strategies to help cope with life’s stresses and develop inner peace\n\nMindfulness encourages a sense of wellbeing moment by moment\, as well as being aware of what is happening in the present moment without reacting to it. \nWhat does the course offer?\n\nAn introduction to mindfulness\, how it works and how to practise it\nReducing feelings such as loneliness\, anxiety\, anger\, and depression by establishing a stable and lasting mindfulness practice\nA sense of connection and community by practising and sharing together with course participants\nPractical exercises to help you bring more awareness to your experiences\, understand the importance of rest\, and what it means to be more Zen\nConnecting more deeply with family and friends by learning the art of compassionate speech and deep listening\nThe art of mindfulness in everyday life as a means of generating compassion\, joy and calm for yourself and others\n\nReported benefits\n\nIncreased enjoyment of life\nIncreased ability to be calm and relaxed\nIncreased control of emotions such as anger and anxiety\nImproved sleep quality\nFewer feelings of anxiety and low mood\n\nWho can attend?\nThis course is suitable for beginners\, as well as those wishing to gain a fuller understanding of how mindfulness can support calm and peaceful living. Mindfulness is a practice originating in Buddhism and supported by neuroscience and psychology; it may be practised by those of all faiths and none. \nMany of our participants learn new ways to care for their wellbeing and can develop positive responses to challenging situations. \nCourse Leaders\n\nLauri Bower\nLauri  has been practising meditation for over 35 years and met Thich Nhat Hanh’s (Thay) teachings in 2006\, from which point she committed to putting mindfulness practice at the centre of her life. Now she is deeply immersed in offering the three Mindfulness courses for Plum Village UK\, The Art of Zen\, Looking Deeply and Living Mindfully courses\, as well as Mindful Writing Workshops and Retreats. \nLauri has offered the The Art of Zen course over 30 times\, and still finds much to gain from exploring these simple yet deep teachings. \nFrom 2008-12 she researched a PhD on Thich Nhat Hanh and his teachings of Mindfulness and Engaged Buddhism. With her PhD complete Lauri began teaching mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) courses and is delighted to bring this experience to courses devoted to the Plum Village mindfulness tradition. \nMindfulness is a crucial aspect of Lauri’s life\, and she has experienced first-hand the transformational aspects of peacefulness\, calm and clarity that this practice generates. She has many years’ experience of running and organising retreats. \nShe is firmly committed to the Plum Village approach to mindfulness and received the transmission of the 14 Mindfulness Trainings at Plum Village in 2014 to become an Order member. Her True name is True Mountain of Non-Fear. She is now an aspirant Dharma Teacher. \nLauri also has a creative practice as a Paper Collage Artist and finds the combination of mindfulness and creativity fit together extremely well. Her creative work (original artwork\, cards\, and poetry) can be viewed from her website. Lauri lives in Yorkshire and practises with the York Sangha. \n\nKatie Sheen\nKatie lives in South Manchester and practices with Sangha in the Peak\, alongside other online Plum Village Sanghas. In 2016 she received the 5 Mindfulness Trainings and was given the Dharma name Dharma Light of The Heart. This reminds her that at the foundation of her teaching is her own practice\, which continues to illuminate and lighten her own heart. She is currently an Aspirant to the Order of Interbeing. \nKatie first discovered Zen mindfulness in 2001\, engaging with various Buddhist traditions before joining a Plum Village Sangha in 2013\, which felt like home. She holds a PGCE and MA Education\, is an Accredited Breathworks Mindfulness Teacher specialising in managing chronic pain\, and an honorary lecturer in Team Mindfulness on the MSc Organisational Psychology at City St. George’s\, University of London. \nHaving worked in cancer charities for 20 years\, her own cancer treatment in 2015 highlighted the practicality\, healing nature and joyful simplicity of Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings. In 2023 the story of how she used the practice to manage her diagnosis was published in Tears Become Rain\, a book raising money for the Thich Nhat Hanh Foundation. \n  \nPractical Info\nLocation\nAcomb Methodist Church\nGARDEN STUDIO\nFront St\nAcomb\nYork\nYO24 3BX \nSchedule\nFriday 26 Sep: 7 – 9 PM\nSaturday 27 Sep: 10 AM – 5 PM\nSunday 28 Sep: 10 AM – 3 PM\nWe recommend arriving 10 minutes early each day. \nTravel\nFront St is easily accessible from the centre of York via bus\, bike or walking. It is a 40 minute walk from York Railway Station.\nFree parking is available in front of the church. \nBikes\nThere are bike racks available at the front of the church. \nRefreshments\nTea / coffee / herbal teas will be available. You will need lunch for both Saturday and Sunday. You may wish to bring a packed lunch or there is a supermarket close by. \nAccessibility\nThe venue is single storey and fully accessible for wheelchair users / restricted mobility including accessible toilets. \nAccommodation\nPlease note\, if you live outside the area you will need to arrange your own accommodation for the weekend. This is a non-residential weekend course. \nPricing\nStandard Rate | £145\nThis rate helps us to sustain the course. \nSupporter Rate | £175\nSupport others on lower income to attend. \nSponsor Rate | £200\nThis rate helps us to sustain the course and allow us to offer it to those on a lower income. \nDiscounted Rate | £95\nFor students and participants on a low income that cannot afford the standard rate. \nSupported Rate | £30\nLimited availability ticket for those with no income or specific circumstances. \nPlum Village UK is a not for profit charity based in the UK\, dedicated to sharing the practice of mindfulness and mindful living in the Plum Village tradition. \nThe pricing range enables us to cover marketing and admin costs\, and ensure the continuation of the courses well into the future. If you are not sure which rate to choose and would like some guidance\, please contact us and we will be happy to help you. Nobody should be excluded from taking part based on their income or life circumstances. \nRefund Policy\nIf you cancel your booking at least 14 days before the start of the course we will refund your course fee. After this time\, no refunds will be possible. \nFrequently Asked Questions\nWhat should I bring with me?\nYou may find it helpful to bring the following with you to class: \n\nA pen and notebook for journaling.\nA meditation cushion\, stool\, mat or blanket – or whatever helps you to be comfortable\, particularly during the meditation sessions. Chairs will be provided.\nYou may wish to bring a packed lunch or there are cafes and shops close by.\nA selection of hot drinks will be available\, but if you have a favourite drink\, please bring this.\n\nWhat should I wear?\nPlease dress casually and comfortably. You may find it helpful to wear several layers\, so that you can remove/add a layer to maintain a comfortable body temperature during the day and particularly while meditating. \nWhat do I need to do to prepare?\nYou do not need to do anything to prepare for the course. This course is designed to be suitable for beginners and all the information you need will be provided. During the course we will propose some home practices and routine activities to help you integrate mindfulness and meditation into your daily life\, including Apps and links to guided meditations online. \nWhat further information will I receive?\nYou will receive a confirmation email once you have registered. \nWhat should I do if I miss a session?\n We strongly recommend that you only book onto this weekend if you can attend all sessions. \nContact Us\nIf there is anything else you would like to know before the course starts please do not hesitate to contact us: lauri@plumvillage.uk \nWith best wishes\nLauri and Katie \nThe Community of Interbeing UK\nCharity Number 1096680\nPlum Village UK \n\nPARTICIPANT AGREEMENT \nPlease read the https://sandpit.plumvillage.uk/participant-agreement/ carefully. It is important that you understand and agree to these fully. \n 
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SUMMARY:The Art of Zen - Marlow 3 Day Mindfulness Course
DESCRIPTION:The Art of Zen was formerly Be Calm Be Happy\n  \n\n  \nCourse Overview\nMindfulness encourages a sense of wellbeing moment by moment\, as well as being aware of what is happening in the present moment without reacting to it. \nThe course offers a deeper understanding of mindfulness and how it can support many aspects of your daily life. \nThe wisdom of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh (pronounced “Tik Nat Harn”) teaches us to find a sense of peace within ourselves\, and serenity in the face of suffering. In a supportive community of like-minded people we experience developing more kindness and compassion. \nWe will introduce and explore new ways of bringing mindfulness into our day\, not only in meditation\, but also in how we eat\, behave\, speak to ourselves and others\, and take care of ourselves. \nCourse Content\n\nStopping and Calming\nTurning to the Positive\nLoving Communication\nNourishing Happiness\nInterdependence and Community\nGuidelines for a Happier Life\n\n  \nThis Course Offers\n— An introduction to Thich Nhat Hanh’s approach to mindfulness from experienced practitioners. How it works and how to build a mindfulness practice that is stable and self-reliant. \n— A sense of support\, connection and community by practising and sharing with course participants. \n— Understanding ways to cope with life’s stresses\, reducing feelings such as loneliness\, anxiety\, anger and depression by establishing a stable and lasting mindfulness practice. \n— Understanding ways to develop a greater sense of wellbeing and inner peace in everyday life as a means of generating compassion\, joy and calm for yourself and others. \n— Practical exercises to help you bring more awareness to your experiences\, understand the importance of rest\, and what it means to be more Zen. \n— Practical ways to connect more deeply with family and friends by learning the art of compassionate speech and deep listening. \nThroughout the course\, you will be supported in finding ways to bring mindfulness more fully into your life through formal and informal exercises practised in each session. \nWe assist you to look at making incremental\, sustainable changes to your daily life. This allows you to make time and space for mindfulness and meditation. \nWe encourage you to look honestly at how you currently operate and to be willing to make adjustments to help you live a more authentic life. \nReported Benefits\n— Increased enjoyment of life \n— Increased ability to be calm and relaxed \n— Increased control of emotions such as anger and anxiety \n— Improved sleep quality \n— Fewer feelings of anxiety and low mood \nWho Can Attend?\nThis course is suitable for adults who are beginners\, as well as more experienced practitioners wishing to gain a fuller understanding of how mindfulness can support calm and peaceful living. Mindfulness is a practice originating in Buddhism and supported by neuroscience and psychology; it may be practised by those of all faiths and none. \nMany of our participants learn new ways to care for their wellbeing and can develop positive responses to challenging situations. \n  \nCourse Leaders\n\nJan Cook (she/her)\nJan has been practising meditation and a Zen lifestyle since 2011. When she met ThichNhat Hanh’s (Thay) teachings\, she realised that she had found her spiritual home and aday-to-day mindfulness practice to experience a calmer and happier life. She still knowsthis was the right decision for her\, and has continued to put mindfulness practice at thecentre of her life. \nJan is now offering the Art of Zen courses with other course leaders and is committed toenabling others to connect and to share with others in a community of practice (Sangha).She knows that each course offers new perspectives and insights into the teachings andenjoys the freshness and challenges that each group brings as they engage with the coursecontent. \nJan’s background is in education and she has organised and led events in many differentplaces in the world\, training adults in a variety of skills (including IT). She is firmly committed to the Plum Village approach to mindfulness and received the transmission ofthe Five Mindfulness Trainings in 2015. \nJan’s (dharma) name is Inner Peace of the Heart. \nJan’s (dharma) name is Inner Peace of the Heart. \n  \n\nPascale Scheurer (they/them)\nPascale has been practising Insight Meditation since 2012\, and discovered Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings around 2014\, taking their family to Plum Village in France for a week in the Summer of 2018. They were given the dharma name “Patient Joy of the Heart” in 2019\, along with the Five Mindfulness Trainings\, and trained to give this course in early 2020 just before the pandemic. \nLiving in Marlow since 2018\, Pascale has led meditation sessions and dharma sharing circles in their home and on retreats. They co-host the Marlow Sangha (community of practice) meeting regularly in person for mindfulness practice. They have taught Thich Nhat Hanh’s “Ten Mindful Movements”\, simple Qigong movements that anyone can follow or adapt to suit their capabilities. \nPascale is an architect by background\, specialising in public education and school design for children with social\, emotional\, behavioural and mental health challenges. They trained as a coach 2019-2020 to help parents and schools support children and teens who don’t enjoy attending mainstream school. \nPascale and Jan are passionate about intersectional equity\, diversity and inclusion\, striving to make all their mindfulness offerings a safe\, accessible and welcoming space for BAME/BIPOC\, LGBTQIA+\, neurodiverse and disabled participants. If you have any questions or requirements\, please ask. \nBoth course leaders follow the Five Mindfulness Trainings which are Thich Nhat Hanh’s version of the 5 precepts of the Buddha. You will learn about this ethical code of conduct on the course. \n  \nPractical Information\nSchedule\nSundays 10 AM – 5 PM\n28 September\, 5 & 12 October \nParticipants are asked to commit to attending all sessions before booking.\nWe recommend that you arrive by 9.45am on each day\, to settle in before the course starts. \nVenue\nThe Garden Room\, Liston Hall\, \, Chapel Street (corner of Liston Road)\,  Marlow\, Buckinghamshire  SL7 1DD \nListon Hall is in the centre of Marlow town. \nCar Parking\nThe venue is accessible with disabled parking nearby. There is a bus stop very close and the train station is a ten minute walk away. Liston Road Pay & Display car park is just next door. \nRefreshments\nTea / coffee / herbal teas will be available. You are invited to bring a vegetarian packed lunch to eat during the lunch breaks together. There are also cafes and shops close by. \nAccessibility\nListon Hall is a single-storey building\, fully accessible for wheelchair users / restricted mobility including accessible toilets. \nPricing\nStandard Rate | £145\nThis rate helps us to sustain the course. \nSupporter Rate | £175\nSupport others on lower income to attend. \nSponsor Rate | £200\nThis rate helps us to sustain the course\, and allows us to offer it to those on a lower income. \nDiscounted Rate | £95\nFor students and participants on a low income who cannot afford the standard rate. \nSupported Rate | £30\nLimited availability ticket for those with no income or specific circumstances. \nPlum Village UK is a not for profit charity based in the UK\, dedicated to sharing the practice of mindfulness and mindful living in the Plum Village tradition. \nThe pricing range enables us to cover marketing and admin costs\, and ensure the continuation of the courses well into the future. If you are not sure which rate to choose and would like some guidance\, please contact us and we will be happy to help you. Nobody should be excluded from taking part based on their income or life circumstances. \nRefund Policy\nIf you cancel your booking at least 14 days before the start of the course we will refund your course fee. We will be unable to refund you later than this. \n  \nFrequently Asked Questions\nWhat should I bring with me? \n\nA pen and notebook for journaling.\nA meditation cushion\, stool\, mat or blanket – or whatever helps you to be comfortable\, particularly during the meditation sessions. Chairs will be provided.\nA packed lunch. We will be invited to eat together during the break for lunch. Local cafes and shops are also a short walk away.\nA selection of hot drinks will be available. But if you have a favourite drink\, or wish to bring a snack for yourself or to share\, please bring this.\nPlease advise us of any allergies or intolerances.\n\nWhat should I wear? \nPlease dress casually and comfortably. You may find it helpful to wear several layers\, so that you can remove/add a layer to maintain a comfortable body temperature during the day and particularly while meditating. Some people bring slippers or a blanket. \nWhat do I need to do to prepare? \nYou do not need to do anything to prepare for the course. This course is designed to be suitable for beginners and all the information you need will be provided. \nDuring the course we will propose some home practices and routine activities to help you integrate mindfulness and meditation into your daily life\, including apps and links to guided meditations online. \nMobile phones \nIn the spirit of sustaining mindfulness\, shared experience and practice\, we invite participants to turn off their phones during the course and not use them around other participants during breaks. If this will be a concern for you\, please get in touch. \nWhat further information will I receive? \nYou will receive a confirmation email once you have registered. You will also receive an invitation email from the course leaders near to the start date with additional information about the venue\, local accommodation and eateries\, and the detailed course schedule. We will endeavour to answer all participants’ questions at least two weeks before the course. \nContact Us \nIf there is anything else you would like to know before the course starts please do not hesitate to contact either of us. Please allow a week or so for replies. Closer to the course start date\, emails will be checked daily. \nPascale (primary contact)  pascale@plumvillage.uk  \nJan jancook@plumvillage.uk \n\nPARTICIPANT AGREEMENT \nPlease read our participant agreement here (opens in new window) \n 
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