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Below are on line, streamed events like conferences, talks, and workshops relating to silence and contemplative living. |
At the top of the page are events on one date, for a few hours or all day.
Lower down are conferences or events happening over more than one date.
For virtual, online courses, see the Resources tab or click the button below.
Virtual events on one date
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Recorded (sign up for the link) & live streamed talk:
Practicing Unshakeable Joy with Brother Lawrence, the Friar d'Amour with Carmen Acevedo Butcher, Friday 17th June 1.30am UK time! As the world speeds up, it’s more important than ever to slow down, honour each other’s humanity, and be kind to one another. In this talk, discover the powerful spiritual tools and practices of Brother Lawrence, the 17th-century Carmelite friar, for resilience, self-compassion, and empathy — to help you cultivate deep gratitude for the present moment and hope in the darkest of times. |
Cost: free
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On line seminar from WCCM
Emerging from Trauma: Teaching Meditation to Children 24th June, 1-3.30pm, with Laurence Freeman & Dr Samara Salmen Children worldwide are living adverse situations at very young age either in war zones, migrating from oppressed countries, or in self isolation deprived of the attention, security and love they need to grow and flourish in life. Meditation may help them through these difficult times particularly if taught at early stages of development at school and practiced within their families. |
Cost: £15 donation
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On line talk (also in person at the Meditatio Centre)
A Burning Passion for God: Reflection on Marguerite Porete with Dr Rebecca Stephens Sat 25th June, 10.30-4pm, The Meditatio Centre, London EC1R 1XX Marguerite Porete wrote with rhetorical brilliance and unflinching passion about the path to oneness with God. Porete offers valuable teachings which deserve to be studied within the mystical tradition and have much to teach us still today. Despite receiving praise for her book, this woman who described herself as ‘the phoenix who is alone’ paid the ultimate price for her refusal to be censored, and was executed at the stake in 1310 and dismissed as a heretic. |
Cost: £TBC
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On line launch
A Gift for Life: Guidelines for Meditation in Schools Thurs 30th June, 8pm UK time WCCM Meditatio Meditation in Schools Council is launching new guidelines to support the teaching of meditation to children in schools and parishes. This event will be helpful to those already teaching meditation to children. Noel Keating will present the guidelines and there will be input from Fr. Laurence and lots of time for questions and responses with a panel consisting of the Meditation in Schools Council leadership team. |
Cost: free
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On line talk (also in person at the Meditatio Centre)
Two Contemporary Women Writers: Reading as Contemplation Wed 6th July, 6.30-9pm, with Dr Josie von Zitzewitz We will look at two American women Marilynne Robinson, novelist and Lisel Mueller, poet, both exceptionally fine observers, at their best when describing what is going on within people, and between people and God. Using deceptively simple, precise language, they invite us to linger and read in a contemplative fashion. |
Cost: £10
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On line, round table discussion
Spiritual Intelligence Thursday 21st July, 7.30-10pm, UK time with Laurence Freeman, Cynthia Bourgeault & Alan Wallace The human being is a compound unity of material, mental and spiritual forms of consciousness, each with its particular forms of intelligence. Spiritual intelligence manifests as direct insight from the unified consciousness of the whole person with wholeness itself. It is the essence of wisdom. To recognise the unique and unifying nature of this form of intelligence expands all the other forms and provides hope for our human effort today of self-healing. |
Cost: £15 (conc. £10)
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On line talk (sixth in a WCCM series of 10)
How can meditation and meditators contribute to a more humane world? Tues 26th July, FRENCH time of 7-30-9.30pm, Herman von Rompuy, ex President of Belgium & European Council Meditation can contribute to a more harmonious society by healing inner divisions and making it possible to focus on the other. It helps unified consciousness grow by training our listening to each other, and re-learning the art of conversation necessary for the survival of democracy: values necessary for dealing with the problems of our time. |
Cost: £20 or £140 all talks, conc. £15 and £120 for all
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On line evening talk (a WCCM series of four )
From Victim to Witness with Martin Laird OSA, Monday 12th September, 7.30-9.30pm UK time We think that our practice of meditation will get rid of, or keep our distractions at bay. But even this thought is a distraction. Martin will discuss how the practice of meditation does not get rid of thoughts but changes our relationship with them. We move from being a victim of these afflictive thoughts to being a silent witness, as their grip on our attention loosens until they become completely see through. |
Cost: £20
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Virtual events on multi-dates
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On line in 2022, ten sessions from WCCM:
Unified Consciousness: One Mind, One Heart Hosted by Lawrence Freeman with sessions from Cynthia Bourgeault, Rowan Williams, Mary McAleese, Rupert Sheldrake and others. The essential reality of the consciousness of mind and heart is an insight shared by all spiritual traditions as well as of the greatest scientists of the modern era. In a series of talks throughout the year, spiritual teachers, social leaders, thinkers and writers with contemplative wisdom will explore its meaning for us today. Each session will be hosted by Laurence Freeman, who will also open discussion between the speaker and the audience. A Chat Room for further reflection between participants will also be available between the sessions. |
Cost: £140 for all 10
or £20 per session Concessions: £120 & £15 |
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Six on line zoom sessions in 2022: hosted by Contemplative Fire
Dwelling Deep with Mystical Christianity led by Philip Roderick, 7pm-8.15pm on these Wednesdays: 2nd Feb; 6th April; 1st June; 3rd Aug; 5th Oct; 7th Dec Six sessions for everyone present to wrestle deeply and prayerfully with texts drawn from the writings of Christian mystics, both ancient and modern. Open to any who are intrigued by the mystical dimension of Christianity (not just to Companions of Contemplative Fire). Discussion will engage heart and head. Come to just one or two sessions, or the whole series. |
Cost: donations
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On line, three sessions from WCCM
Homing: Finding Your Way into the Mystery of Who You Are 1pm-7pm on Saturdays 5th Feb, 9th April and 14th May with Mark Burrows and Hayley Matthews Each retreat explores “homing” as a way to support your journey into the deep gift of who you are. The first explores this as “anchoring,” then “flowing” and finally as “belonging”. Each draws on literature, folklore and history; includes practicing meditation; and engages poetry and witnessing dance to discover together the wisdom we carry in our own lives. |
Cost: £20-30 per session, £50-80 all three sessions
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Four on line evening talks from WCCM
Wisdom, Intelligence and Deep Contemplative Perspective Martin Laird, Jane Williams, Jenny Scott and Robert Kieley 7th March; 2nd May; 12th Sept; 5th Dec These diverse speakers bring common gifts to share with us as we explore the challenges of our lives and the uncertainties about the future: wisdom, intelligence and especially a lively and deep contemplative perspective. They offer us guidance and inspiration for our journey through the year. |
Cost: £60 (£50) all
£20 (£15) one |
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Wisdom Practice Community: Zoom Series
Wisdom Community Practice Mini Series 7th April, 4th May & 9th June, differing afternoon & evening times, with Wisdom Waypoints & its community leaders Gather with the Wisdom Waypoints world-wide community for a monthly collective pause and engagement with wisdom practice. Join people from around the globe as we gather to engage a series of practice sessions : body work; lectio divina and chanting. Join one or all sessions. |
Cost: donations
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