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SUMMARY:“If mindfulness is a doorway\, what’s on the other side?"
DESCRIPTION:After the positive response to September’s workshop\, we’re delighted to continue the journey in 2026. \nPeter Yiangou will guide a three-part series exploring what lies “on the other side” — and how this inquiry can deepen our understanding of happiness\, awareness\, and personal growth. \n🗓 Dates \n\nSaturday 17 January\nSaturday 14 February\nSaturday 14 March\n\n🕙 Time \n10:00 am – 1:00 pm (with a short break) \nOptional group walk after lunch \n  \n✨ Theme \nAn exploration of how we can connect our view of everyday life with something deeper and more expansive. \nSome feedback from the previous workshop : \n“…. Peter Yiangou facilitated a truly enriching experience\, creating a space where meaningful dialogue and reflection could unfold… \n“It was fantastic\, I found Peter so incredibly knowledgeable\, inspiring and inclusive. I would love for there to be a part two of this (and 3\,4….).” \nWorkshop Focus \nMindfulness is the simple practice of returning our attention to the present moment with care and curiosity. It helps us appreciate life as it is\, meeting its ups and downs with resilience and balance. \nBut what if mindfulness is more than a tool for managing stress? \nWhat if it’s a doorway — inviting us into a deeper\, richer dimension of experience? \nAcross these sessions we’ll explore: \n\nHow mindfulness helps us recognise and release unhelpful mental habits\nWhat it means to live with a sense of connection and wholeness\nHow mindful awareness can open into the wisdom of contemplative traditions\nFinding the meeting point between the ordinary and the sacred.\n\nEach workshop will include short guided practices\, reflective discussion\, and readings from a range of sources. \nAbout Peter \nPeter worked as an architect from 1980 to 2019\, leading an award-winning practice. \nHe has been closely involved with Beshara courses since the 1970s — attending retreats at Chisholme House\, serving as Chair of the Beshara Trust in the 1980s\, and later facilitating courses and retreats in the UK and internationally. \nFrom 2012 onwards\, he studied with non-dual teacher Adyashanti in the UK and US. \nSince 2015 he has trained and taught with the Oxford Mindfulness Foundation\, where he now serves as Chair and helped establish the endowed Chair in Mindfulness at the University of Oxford. \nPlease book for this event on Eventbrite.
URL:https://theabbey.uk.com/event/if-mindfulness-is-a-doorway-whats-on-the-other-side-4/
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SUMMARY:Keith Critchlow Collection: Opening Event
DESCRIPTION:The Abbey is honoured to be connected with the Critchlow family. \nKeith Critchlow was a British artist\, lecturer\, author\, sacred geometer\, Professor of Architecture\, and co-founder of the Temenos Academy in the UK. He passed away on April 8th\, 2020\, leaving behind an immense and enduring legacy of work. \nPlease join us on 21st and 22nd March 2026 as we celebrate the life and work of Keith Critchlow through a series of events hosted at the Abbey. The Abbey holds a selection of Keith’s studio works\, artefacts\, and personal library\, offering a rare opportunity to encounter his vision and work first-hand. \nThree of his children\, along with other family members\, will be present to share stories and spend time with all who wish to join us in honouring his life and legacy. \nThere are three ticketed events (see more detail below). You’re also welcome just to come and spend time in the KCC library and studio. \nThere will be a pop-up shop selling Keith’s books and artwork\, plus a small collection of rare second-hand books on art\, philosophy and geometry. \n  \nSaturday\, 21st March 20264:00pm – 6:00pm — Workshop: The First Exercise in Geometry by Keith Critchlow. It will be led by Amanda\, Keiths’s middle daugther.8:00pm – 9:15pm — Film Screening\, hosted by Matthew\, Keith’s son\, featuring a lecture Keith delivered to the Temenos Academy in 2012\, entitled: The Geometry of Life – The Flowering World. \nSunday\, 22nd March 202610:00am – 12:00pm — Workshop: A ‘Rose’ Mandala\, led by Amelia\, Keith’s youngest daughter. \n  \nMORE INFORMATION HERE.
URL:https://theabbey.uk.com/event/keith-critchlow-collection-opening-event/
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SUMMARY:TAIZÉ by Candlelight
DESCRIPTION:Taizé by candlelight \nwith Wren Hughes\, \nMarch 26th 7.30-9.30pm \nAn evening of Taizé chants\, sacred song and silence in the Great Hall. \nWe will learn these beautiful and melodious sung chants in the first half of the evening and after a tea break gather again for a reflective time of sung prayer and silence. \nPlease come ready to sing! No previous experience is necessary. \nThere is no charge but a donation of £10-£15 towards the upkeep of The Abbey would be welcome. If you want to come please do register your interest on Eventbrite.
URL:https://theabbey.uk.com/event/taize-by-candlelight/
LOCATION:The Abbey Sutton Courtenay\, The Green\, Sutton Courtenay\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 4AF
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