Retreats & Events

The practice of loving-kindness (mettā bhāvana) aims at the cultivation of a loving, benevolent attitude towards all living beings. Since the time of the Buddha, this form of meditation has been used as a practice in itself, and as a support for the development and deepening of insight. ***This course starts with the introductory weekend and is followed by two weeks of intensive practice. It is ideal for experienced meditators new to metta practice, but is also suitable for yogis with metta experience as well as first time meditators.***

The practice of loving-kindness (mettā bhāvana) aims at the cultivation of a loving, benevolent attitude towards all living beings. Since the time of the Buddha, this form of meditation has been used as a practice in itself, and as a support for the development and deepening of insight. ***This weekend retreat is ideal for first time meditators***

The practice of loving-kindness (mettā bhāvana) aims at the cultivation of a loving, benevolent attitude towards all living beings. Since the time of the Buddha, this form of meditation has been used as a practice in itself, and as a support for the development and deepening of insight. *** This course is ideal for experienced metta practitioners, but is open to people new to metta practice or to meditation generally***

In this nine-day retreat we will practise mindfulness and explore its application to the discovery of insight. For the Buddha, “insight” means seeing into the three universal characteristics of impermanence or change (anicca), pain or dis-ease (dukkha) and not-self (anattā)...

This retreat is an opportunity the to develop an experiential understanding of Insight (Vipassana) and Loving Kindness (Metta) meditation in a supportive environment, and explore how these practices can support you in daily life. The retreat is suitable for both beginners and experienced meditators.  

This five-day retreat will include both Metta and Vipassana, and focus on the benefit of vipassana practised with a kindly mind. Malcolm was first authorised to teach by the late Mahasi Sayadaw himself. This will be his first, long-awaited formal offering as a teacher.  

Our practice is based on mindfulness, which emerges from the continuity of awareness. How can we maintain continuous awareness? By recognising the fact that awareness is part of nature; it’s not something we need to generate. When we “try” to be aware, our effort is based on our desire to be someone different, to have something different. But if we are already aware, then what is there to try for? When we stop trying and allow ourselves to recognise what is already here, the continuity of awareness naturally emerges.