Join six monastics from Plum Village, France — the internationally respected mindfulness practice centre founded by Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh — for a talk with in-depth teachings, and a full guided practice day.

With decades of collective experience leading retreats and mindfulness programmes around the world, these full-time practitioners offer practical tools and insights for living with clarity, compassion, and resilience.

Evening Dharma Talk

Start the weekend with an evening of teachings and personal insights from the monastics. Drawing on lived experience and Buddhist psychology, they will explore how mindfulness can help us find joy and stability amidst uncertainty, and how we can stay connected to ourselves and others in times of challenge.

Day of Mindfulness

Spend the day immersed in guided practice and embodied learning. The programme includes:

• Sitting and walking meditation
• Deep relaxation
• Mindful eating
• Small-group workshops
• Practical tools for integrating mindfulness into study, work, and daily life

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, curious, or simply seeking deeper connection, this day offers space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most.

Please wear comfortable clothing, and bring a meditation cushion or mat if you prefer (chairs will be provided) Please bring a thermos of your favourite tea or coffee, or a cold non-alcoholic drink as well as a packed vegetarian or vegan lunch. There will not be time to go to the shops to get food during the lunch break.

Open to everyone — including students, researchers, professionals, and experienced mindfulness practitioners. No prior meditation experience is necessary.