Category Archives: Events

We’re currently offering a weekly teaching and group meditation session every Sunday morning from 9:30-10:45 am. The session offer participants the opportunity to connect, meditate and reflect together in a 1¼ hour zoom video session.   There’s no cost for taking part. Please get in touch through our contact page to find out more.

Sunday 20th 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.

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.  

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”

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”

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”

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”

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”