Saturday 19th September 2020 Due to the uncertainty around the Covid19 pandemic we’ve taken the difficult decision to cancel the retreat days planned for 19th and 20th September 2020. We’re hoping to run them in September 2021. Please watch this space for details.
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Insight Meditation silent day retreat
10.00 am – 4 pm on Sunday 12th January 2020 Earsdon & Wellfield Community Association, Church Way, Earsdon, Whitley Bay NE25 9JY (directions here) Practicing Stillness in Deep Silence This day retreat is for anyone with previous meditation experience. It will provide an opportunity for us to practise together in a community of deep silence. TogetherContinue reading “Insight Meditation silent day retreat”
InsightNorthEast day retreats
Insight North East are running two one day retreats: Getting Started with Insight Meditation 10 am – 4 pm Sunday 23rd June 2019 Earsdon & Wellfield Community Association NE25 9JY (map click here) This silent day retreat will offer participants the opportunity to learn about the Buddha’s teachings on meditation, mindfulness and the path toContinue reading “InsightNorthEast day retreats”
Insight Meditation Weekend Retreat ‘Heart Work’: The Liberating Beauty of Loving Kindness with Kirsten Kratz
When: 9.30am-5pm Sat 2nd and Sun 3rd Nov 2019 Where: Main Hall, Seaton Sluice Community Centre, Albert Road, Seaton Sluice NE26 4QX (map) For more information and to read the event flyer click here. The path of meditative development and liberation described in the Buddhist teachings rests on the beautiful quality of boundless kindness andContinue reading “Insight Meditation Weekend Retreat ‘Heart Work’: The Liberating Beauty of Loving Kindness with Kirsten Kratz”
Day Retreat: Working with Mindfulness of the Body
10.00 am – 4 pm on Saturday 19th January 2019 Main Hall, Seaton Sluice Community Centre, Albert Road, Seaton Sluice NE26 4QX (directions here) This free silent day retreat is suitable for beginners and experienced meditators. We will practise simple meditation techniques together and learn about what Buddhist psychology teaches us about living a full life. TheContinue reading “Day Retreat: Working with Mindfulness of the Body”
Reflections on Kirsten Kratz weekend retreat
Some reflections on our recent Kirsten Kratz weekend retreat from Louise: “The two day retreat facilitated by Kirsten Kratz was a welcome opportunity to refresh practice in a comfortable and welcoming setting at the Community Hall at Seaton Sluice. Kirsten guided the group through a range of meditations and consistently drew on the intrinsic interactionContinue reading “Reflections on Kirsten Kratz weekend retreat”
Insight meditation weekend retreat: The mystery of being human with Kirsten Kratz
Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th Feb 2018 9.30am-5pm Main Hall, Seaton Sluice Community Centre, Albert Road, Seaton Sluice NE26 4QX For further information, click here to read the event flyer This non-residential weekend retreat will offer the chance to practice Insight Meditation together in silence. Insight Meditation is rooted in the 2600 year-old Buddhist tradition and hasContinue reading “Insight meditation weekend retreat: The mystery of being human with Kirsten Kratz”
Sanghaseva – DANCE Midsummer Work Retreat
One of our fellow sanghas is organising a Midsummer work retreat which may be of interest to you. Working Towards a Sustainable Future at CAT, mid Wales, UK 18 – 23 June, 2017 This work retreat offers us the opportunity to nourish and express our care for life on Earth and our wish forContinue reading “Sanghaseva – DANCE Midsummer Work Retreat”
Insight meditation day retreat: Awakening Wisdom, Peace and Joy – with Zohar Lavie
Sunday 14th May 2017 9.30am-5pm Main Hall, Seaton Sluice Community Centre, Albert Road, Seaton Sluice NE26 4QX For further information, click here to read the event flyer Also known as “Vipassana,” Insight Meditation is rooted in the 2600 year-old Buddhist tradition and has a deep and immediate relevance to our lives today. It is the ground from which the teachingContinue reading “Insight meditation day retreat: Awakening Wisdom, Peace and Joy – with Zohar Lavie”
Introduction to Buddhist Meditation – Free evening course
Learn about the Buddha’s teachings on meditation, mindfulness and the path to a happier life Venue: Friends Meeting House 23 Front Street, Monkseaton, NE25 8AQ Free 8 Week Evening Course Starting Thursday 16th February This informal and friendly class is suitable for beginners as well as experienced meditators. Sessions will take place on Thursday eveningsContinue reading “Introduction to Buddhist Meditation – Free evening course”
