Throughout the year I run retreats and other events, both online and in person. Unfortunately my weekly class is not currently running, and my capacity for Zoom calls and in-person meet-ups is severely limited, but you're always welcome to drop me an email if you'd like to discuss your practice.

Below, you can find a calendar of upcoming events, along with more detailed descriptions of those events.

The list of retreats and other events does change from time to time - the best way to keep track of upcoming events is to join my mailing list here! (It's very low traffic, approximately one email every couple of months.)

If you're interested in something that isn't listed below, please do feel free to contact me and we can talk about it.

Retreats, courses and other upcoming events

Calendar of upcoming events

11-day jhana retreats

The jhanas are altered states of consciousness which can arise during samadhi practice, leading to sustained experiences of bliss, joy, contentment and equanimity. These states are not only interesting and enjoyable in their own right, but also give rise to a mind which is substantially quieter, clearer and sharper than usual, and thus tend to accelerate and deepen one's insight practice as well.

These retreats offer a complete spiritual path drawn from the early Buddhist tradition. They have a strong focus on the practice of learning and cultivating the jhanas, as taught by my teacher Leigh Brasington, complemented by a range of insight and heart-opening practices.

Since 2022 Leigh and I have offered a yearly online jhana retreat through Gaia House, joined by Claralynn Nunamaker in 2025. Leigh also offers other retreats (some in the UK time zone, others in U.S. time zones), so check out his retreats page if the dates below don't work for you.

Prerequisites: Jhana retreats are suitable for anyone with an established meditation practice who has attended two or more seven-day silent retreats previously. If you don't meet these prerequisites but would still like to come, please contact me to discuss.

Dates:
  • 10-20 June 2027, online via Zoom with Gaia House, with Leigh Brasington.
    • Booking is essential. Booking is not yet open but will be available through Gaia House in due course.
  • (Future dates will be announced as they become available - my intention is to run at least one jhana retreat each year.)

Online retreat logistics: International participants are welcome for online retreats. Talks (typically given at 11am and 8pm UK time) are recorded and made available online. All participants will be required to attend interviews every few days, which will typically take place between 2pm and 6pm UK time.
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Stillness, Clarity and Presence workshop

The essence of meditation consists of three qualities:
  • stillness, training the mind to focus and settle;
  • clarity, exploring who and what we really are; and
  • presence, showing up fully for each moment of our lives.

In this workshop we'll see how all three of these qualities can be cultivated through the Zen practice of Silent Illumination, also known as 'just sitting'. Full instructions for sitting and walking meditation will be given, as well as suggestions for practising outside formal meditation.

This event is offered on a donation basis. Suggested donations are in the region £15-£30, but no payment is required. Please give within your means. See below for a PayPal donation button, or contact me if you'd like to skip the fees and make a bank transfer.

Prerequisites: None. Full instruction will be given, with time for questions, and beginners are welcome.

Date, time and location: 18 October 2026, 1pm-4pm, in person at OrangeYoga Studio 3.

Booking details: Please book here so that I know how many people are coming!
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Guided meditation and dhamma talk

Join me for an evening of meditation and dhamma in the tradition of early Buddhism, hosted online by Oxford Insight Meditation.

We'll begin with a half-hour guided meditation, then I'll give a dhamma talk (please get in touch if you have any requests for subject matter!), followed by Q&A and discussion to close the session.

​This event is offered on a donation basis. All donations are gratefully received, but no payment is required. Please give within your means. See below for a PayPal donation button, or contact me if you'd like to skip the fees and make a bank transfer.

Prerequisites: None. Full instruction will be given, with time for questions, and beginners are welcome.

Date, time and location: 14 September 2026, 7pm-8.30pm, online via Zoom.

Booking details: Please contact me if you'd like to attend, and I'll send you the Zoom link once I have it.
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