Day of Mindfulness ~ Great Action ~ Samantabhadra ~ 6th June 2026
We will spend the day in the company of Bodhissatva Samantabhadra. Inspired by their abundant capacity for loving action, we will explore how this potential manifests in our own lives and support one another in cultivating it.
Open to everyone – of all faiths and none. Please bring some plant-based food to share for a pot-luck lunch.
St Mark’s Unitarian Church, 7 Castle Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2DP
Saturday 6th June 9:45 for 10am – 4pm (Please arrive from 9:45am for a 10am start)
For further details please use the contact form.
Creative Mini Retreats (online) offered by Dharma Teacher Susanne Olbrich in 2026
Creative Mini Retreat 1: Watering Seeds of Creativity
Saturday May 16th, 14:30-17:30, Online
Exploring creativity as a Dharma door, this afternoon is an opportunity to be in touch with the heart and source of your creativity through meditation, reflection, creative discovery and play.
Info & booking: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984301738917
Creative Mini Retreat 2: Nourishing Creativity Through Earth Connection
Saturday June 27th, 14:30-17:30, Online
How can we nurture our creativity in life and in the arts and a range of media? Taking time to experience our interbeing with the web of life, we’ll allow our creative process to be inspired by deep connection with the earth and the natural world.
Info & booking: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1988061683011
Screening of ‘Walk With Me’ at Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre Tuesday 28th April 2026
We wanted to let you know about a screening of ‘Walk With Me’ at Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre, 67b Groathill Road North, Edinburgh, EH4 2SA on Tuesday 28th April.
The programme is:
- Soup at 6pm
- Film screening 6:30
- Panel discussion 8 – 8:45
The event is by donation.
Further details and a contact email for bookings or questions are on the flyer below.

No Day of Mindfulness on 4th April 2026 – Personal Lazy day
We are not organising a day of mindfulness on the 4th April 2026 because there is a Mindful Peace Walk on 29th March and a Day of Mindfulness with visiting monastics organised by Wake Up on 11th April. Time to enjoy a freestyle day of mindfulness and enjoy the arrival of spring. A walk in the park? Coffee in a cafe? Gentle conversation with a friend?
Day of Mindfulness with two Plum Village monastics on Saturday 11 April 2026
This is just to make it clear that the Day of Mindfulness with the Plum Village Monastics on 11 April that has been organised by Edinburgh Wake Up is open to everyone to come to. It’s not just for Wake Up age people. Details are all on the flyer attached.
Remember you need to book a place on Eventbrite and book soon to avoid disappointment.

Sunday 29 March 2026 – Mindful Peace Walk at the Botanics
10am for 10.15am-11.15am (Note that this is the day the clocks go forward for British Summer Time !!)
Meet at West Gate entrance to the John Hope Gateway, Arboretum Place.
Before the walk begins there will be a brief introduction to mindful walking as a meditation practice.
This is not a protest or a campaigning event,so please do not use any banners.
Children are welcome when accompanied by adults.
Please remember to wrap up warmly.
Please note that no animals except Registered Assistance Dogs are permitted within the Garden.


