On 22 January 2023 a plum tree was planted in the Community Garden on the Meadows to commemorate Thay’s visit to Edinburgh in 2003 and later that year a plaque next to the tree, inscribed with the words ‘Peace is Every Step‘, was unveiled by 8 visiting monastics from Plum Village. Some of you will have contributed to the plaque and/or attended those events.

As a way to remember and continue this mindful energy, we will be holding a silent walking meditation for about 1 hour on the Meadows on Sunday 28th July at 11:00 am starting from the tree. Before the walk there will be a short introduction to mindful walking. The walk in total will last about 1 hour.

If you are on Middle Meadow Walk facing in the direction of Marchmont, then the Community Garden is about 100m to your left just before you get to the tennis courts.

This event aims to simply provide a collective experience of ‘being peaceful’ together. It is not a protest or campaigning event, so please don’t bring any banners/placards etc, however we will share the energy with those who might benefit from it at the end.