Saturday 5th April, 10.00am – 4pm
Though I do not expect a plant to spring up where no seed has been, I have great faith in a seed. Convince me you have a seed there, and I am prepared to expect wonders.
Henry David Thoreau.
Buddhist teachings explore how to nourish and cultivate wholesome seeds of intention, liberating ways of looking that can connect us directly with our yearning for true happiness. During uncertain, confusing and frightening times, one of our habitual reflexes is to create limiting, separating or even polarising narratives, thus perpetuating suffering for others and ourselves. How can we discover an increasing freedom from our conditioned painful reactions, to allow us to attend to life from a place informed by connection, care and wisdom? We will explore the heart-mind’s capacity for compassion, balanced presence and engagement. There will be periods of sitting and walking/movement meditation, practice suggestions, guided practices, reflections and an opportunity to ask questions. The day will be held in silence.
Kirsten Kratz
Kirsten has practised Buddhist meditation in Asia and the West since 1993. She started teaching in 2006 and since 2015 she has been ‘teacher in residence’ supporting those on personal retreat at Gaia House. Her love and understanding of Dharma has been strongly influenced by, among others, the teachings of her friend and teacher colleague, Rob Burbea. One of her particular passions is exploring how wisdom teachings can foster appropriate responses to the challenges of our time, and Kirsten sees her involvement in activism as an important expression of her practice. Kirsten is co-initiator of the “Dharma Action Network for Climate Engagement” (DANCE) and supporting teacher of Freely Given Retreats.
How to Book
You can book onto this retreat through Eventbrite
For more information about our day retreats generally, please visit our General information and practicalities page on our website.
Please note this retreat will be held in person at Glenfrome School, Bristol.
Early Bird Cost: £20 (waged) and £10 (unwaged). This price is for tickets bought in advance (Up to 1 month before the event).
Tier 1 bookings: £25 (waged) and £12.50 (unwaged). These are for tickets bought closer to the event date (3 weeks before the event).
The day will run from 10.00am – 4pm. Please arrive as from 9.45am to allow yourself time to settle before we start at 10am. The above booking fee covers the admin costs for the day, so dana/donation is invited to cover the teaching element of the day. Please have cushions with you for sitting, a blanket, and outdoor clothing for mindful walking practice.