London Insight Meditation
and London Retreats

London Insight Meditation offers a programme of monthly retreats, teaching and other events in the Insight meditation tradition. The retreats are suitable for both beginners and experienced meditators, and provide an opportunity to spend a day in quiet contemplation and reflection. All retreats are led by an experienced teacher, normally associated with the long-established Gaia House retreat centre in Devon.

The one-day retreats offer an opportunity to explore and develop serenity, wisdom and compassion through meditation and mindfulness practice, in a supportive environment. Periods of sitting meditation alternate with those of walking meditation. The teachers normally provide guidance through meditation instruction, a dharma (teaching) talk and a question and answer session.

Beginners are offered additional instructions and assistance, while for experienced meditators the day is an opportunity to refresh and deepen their practice. The retreats also serve as a time for us to connect with others who share an interest in wisdom, compassion and freedom.

Apart from the set times of communication, the retreats are normally held in silence. At the end of the day there is the opportunity to get to know each other over a cup of tea.

The practices focused on are mainly those of Insight (Vipassana) and Loving Kindness meditation.

About Insight Meditation or Vipassana

About Loving Kindness Meditation