Calendar of upcoming events and retreats – Bristol Insight Meditation

Below is a list of upcoming retreats and other events. Some are regular events and you will see the next session below. At the bottom of the page you can view details of past Teacher-led retreats.

Jun

June Nature Meditation

6- 9pm Come celebrate the longest day of the year with us! Watch the hoverflies zip about, track the butterflies as they flit through the bushes, glimpse robins hopping amongst the tree branches, all while sitting by the campfire practising in silence with others. To mark summer’s arrival, we will be sharing a vegan feast! Nature meditation … Continued

Jun

Tuesday evening sitting group

These evenings are a good way to practice meditation with others, to socialise and to have a taste of what we have to offer. All are welcome. Cont…………..

Jul

Awakening in the Woods

Fri 3 – Sun 5 July Two nights (£155) Facilitated by Lesley Wye and Shauna Hope All experienced practitioners welcome Warm sun on your skin, vibrant green leaves on the trees, scented gentle breezes with the soundtrack of delicious birdsong, this retreat is an opportunity to create the conditions to feel more fully alive, as … Continued

Jul

Community Meditation Retreat

A monthly opportunity to spend a day cultivating spaciousness and stillness in silence, away from the bustle of everyday life, made all the more powerful and nourishing through the shared experience of a friendly group setting…

Sep

Teacher Led Retreat- Seven Points for Leading a Good Life- Bernat Font Clos

During a day of meditation, teachings and discussion, Bernat Font will show how the 7 factors of awakening are an incredibly versatile teaching which can help our meditation just as much as our day to day.

Nov

Teacher Led Retreat- Engaging Wise Intetnion to Navigate World of Change- Jane Culter

In Buddhism, ‘wise intention’ involves cultivating a mindset of renunciation (letting go), goodwill and non-harm. It is the underlying motivation behind our thoughts, words, and actions. It is vital for reducing suffering by counteracting greed, hatred, and delusion – the delusion that we are individuals separate from the web of life and that our actions have no consequences. Wise intention acts as a compass, guiding our choices and aligning our efforts towards the goal of freedom and inner peace.

Past retreats - 2017

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Jan

Deepening Mindfulness Practice

A day retreat that explores and deepens the practice of mindfulness meditation, taking as its starting point the practices offered on the 8-week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) courses.

Mar

A Day with Suvaco

Suvaco is a former Buddhist monk and a passionate advocate for embodying life in all of its forms. He lives in the South West UK where he works as a psychotherapist and Tai Qi teacher.

Jun

Chris Cullen – Cool Head, Warm Heart

The Buddha’s teachings provide practical and trustworthy ways of deepening both Equanimity and Compassion. During this day we will look at some ways to practise and actualise these potentials both in meditation and in daily life. Chris Cullen trained to teach Insight Meditation with Christina Feldman, and did Community Dharma Leader training at Spirit Rock. … Continued

Oct

A Day with Jaya Rudgard

A retreat day centred around the qualities of wise resolve and balanced effort, and how we can practise these to support a life that honours our deepest aspirations. The day will include periods of sitting and walking meditation, dharma reflections and time for questions and discussion.