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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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On line talk (fifth in a WCCM series of 10)
Minds Beyond Brains Tues 17th May, FRENCH time of 7.30-9.30pm, with Rupert Sheldrake According to materialist philosophy, Mind is merely the activity of the brain. But this view is much too limited. Our minds extend out beyond our brains both through attention and intention, and underlie many so-called “psychic” phenomena. They also extend beyond our brain in spiritual experience, linking us to forms of consciousness more inclusive than our own. |
Cost: £20 or £140 all talks, conc. £15 and £120 for all
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Open, international forum on zoom
Earth Crisis Forum Wed 18th May, 7-8.30pm UK time, with Jim Green, WCCM Do you want to integrate your contemplative practice with action to promote climate justice and sustainable ways of life? Jim Green will introduce a new WCCM on line course and the rest of the session will be an open forum for contributions from anyone participating. Please come and share what you are doing, thinking and feeling. There'll be time to meditate together as well. |
Cost: free
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Online talk
Some Implications of Oneness/Interbeing Wed 25th May, 7-8.30pm, with George Wilson We will look at the implications for self-identity of non-duality. The talk will feature what we learn from Science, Thich Nhat Hanh, St Francis, Ibn ‘Arabi, Meister Eckhart, and the Four Heavenly Abodes. |
Cost: £15 (conc. £10)
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On line Study Day Lecture (also in person, Meditatio Centre)
Many Dimensions: The Spiritual Poetry and Fiction of Charles Williams Saturday 28th May, 10:30am-4pm, with Grevel Lindop Poet and novelist Charles Williams (1886-1945) was a close friend of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. An influential Anglican theologian, he was also involved in esoteric work. Lindop’s biography, Charles Williams: The Third Inkling, was called ‘comprehensive, judicious, sympathetic, but also properly surprised by its subject’ by Rowan Williams We shall explore Charles Williams’s poetry, fiction, and ideas, and ask what they have to teach us now. |
Cost: £20
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Online guided reflection & discussion
Dwelling Deep with Mystical Christianity Wed 1st June, 7-8.15pm, with Philip Roderick Open to all who are intrigued by the mystical dimension of Christianity. Two or three catalyst texts will be circulated to ponder before the session and in each session, Philip will introduce a context for each catalyst. The dynamic of these meetings will encourage a deep engagement and wrestling with the texts from everyone, incl. discussion to engage both heart and head. |
Free
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On line talk
Therese of Lisieux: Mystic of LovingConfidence in God Wed 1st June, 7-8.30pm, with Prof Bernard McGinn Therese of Lisieux (1873-1897) is one of the most popular modern mystics, having been canonized in 1925 and declared a Doctor of the Church in 1997. Nevertheless, Therese’s mystical teaching has often been misunderstood. This talk will examine the challenging aspects of Therese’s “Little Way” as an expression of absolute loving confidence in God. |
Cost: £15
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Wisdom Practice Community on Zoom
Exploring Chanting Thurs 9th June, 6-7pm UK time (1-2pm ET) 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 this Spring. Join one or all sessions. This is the third of three: a different practice focus in each. |
Cost: donations
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On line Experiential Day Retreat (& in person at Meditatio Centre)
Feeding Among the Lilies: The Practice of Lectio Divina with Stefan Reynolds Sat 11th June, 10:30am-4pm, Meditatio Centre, London EC1R 1XX In The Seven Storey Mountain, Thomas Merton uses the image of planting for engaging with Sctipture: “God often talks to us in scripture. That is, he plants the words full of actual graces as we read them and suddenly undiscovered meanings are sown in our hearts, if we attend to them, reading with minds that are at prayer.” This day will be exploring this practice, feeding among the lilies of scriptures and sacred wisdom texts so as to be nourished and inspired for our own spiritual journey. |
Cost: TBC
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On line talk (also in person at the Meditatio Centre, London)
Out of the Wreck We Rise: The Practice of Contemplation when our Lives are in Bits with Martin Laird, OSA Wed 15th June, 6.30-9pm, The Meditatio Centre, London EC1R 1XX Martin Laird in an acclaimed academic, specialising in the mystics, and a renowned author of three books about silence, Into the Silent Land, A Sunlit Absence and An Ocean of Light. More detail of the day to follow. The retreat day can also be attended on line, live streamed and/or as a recorded event. |
Cost: £15 (conc. £10)
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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 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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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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8 week, on line contemplative study group
The Practice of Living Presence with Jana Renzel & Lynne Walker of The Contemplative Society Sat 7th May, 5-6pm, then weekly Drawing on the transformative teaching of Kabir Helminski, Cynthia Bourgeault, and Lynn Bauman, this 8-week study group introduces practices that allow Living Presence to grow deep within, helping you to live a more spiritually-centered life. Each session includes a presentation of the Living Presence material, small group discussion and time for shared practice. |
Cost: CAN$150
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