Tim Stead writes:
“Whilst drawing heavily on the evidence-based theory and practice of mindfulness we will also explore mindfulness’ relationship with the classic, non-dual spiritual traditions and the bearing these have on the whole of our lives.
“And what we will find is that it is not primarily new information which we need, but a new way of seeing – ‘a shift in perspective’.
“In order to attend this course you will need to have had some experience of meditation (in any tradition) as the material is not aimed at beginners. However you are not expected to be a long term experienced meditator. Your commitment will be to set aside 20 minutes each day for meditation practice with the aid of recorded audios.”
Course leader
Tim Stead trained to teach mindfulness with the Oxford Mindfulness Foundation. He is a former vicar and has been teaching mindfulness in both secular and faith contexts for over 10 years. His is the author of ‘See Love Be – mindfulness and the spiritual life’ and ‘Mindfulness and Christian Spirituality’ both published by SPCK.
Dates/times
Thursday mornings 10.30 to 12 noon starting 2nd February 2023
Each session will last 90 minutes and will include:
- Guided meditation practice with a chance to reflect on our experience
- Input on the week’s main theme
- Reflection on the previous week’s meditation practice & experience
- Guidance on the daily meditation practice for the coming week
Course themes:
Week 1: Stop! And notice Business As Usual
Week 2: A Shift in Perspective
Week 3: On not achieving
Week 4: Wisdom
Week 5: Approaching suffering
Week 6: Compassion
Week 7: Being
Week 8: Developing and continuing your own practice
Tasters - and how to register
Tim offers two free-of-charge taster sessions by Zoom so you can see if this course is for you:
Thursday 15 December 10.30 - 11.30am REGISTER FOR THIS TASTER and further info will be sent to you
Thursday 12 January 10.30 - 11.30am REGISTER FOR THIS TASTER and further info will be sent to you
To signal your interest in this course (without a taster) and to receive further info please write to megansimson@othona.org putting Mindfulness with Tim in the Subject line.
N.B. Payment will only be taken – and bookings confirmed – after Sunday 15 January 2023.