Events
The Guest House
Sundays, June 1, 8, 22, 29
Thich Nhat Hanh taught, “No mud, no lotus.” This four week online course invites you to meet difficult thoughts, emotions, and inner struggles not as obstacles, but as essential ingredients for growth. Just as mud nourishes the lotus, your inner challenges can become the very source of joy, peace, and loving-kindness. And not just that, they can be the gateway to awakening.
Upcoming Retreats
The Gateless Gate: A Weekend Retreat in Berkeley, CA
July 26-27, 2025
Traditional Buddhism talks about the “path,’ and “dharma gates’ – about a journey we can make, and thresholds we can pass through in practice. But at the same time, it also says there is no journey, no path, and no gates.
A Weekend Retreat in London
August 9-10, 2025
This retreat blends guided meditations, silent practice, and teachings — both ancient and modern. Poetry, stories, and reflections from beloved authors further enrich the experience. Practicing live and in-person with others can be profoundly deep and transformative. The shared stillness, the opportunity to compare insights, and the support of a like-minded community are all foundational elements of a strong, sustainable practice.
Refuge: A Daylong Retreat in Amsterdam
Sunday, August 17, 2025
A note from Henry:
“Often it can feel like life’s demands on us are limitless – like we can never put down the to-do list. But each of us, as a birthright, has within us a place of refuge. A place of peace and clarity that is not dependent on the conditions of our lives. And through shared practice, we can discover it.”
Unfolding the Great Heart: A 5 Day Retreat
June 9-14, 2025
This retreat is a sacred invitation to return to the source of your inner strength—the boundless capacity of your heart to love, heal, and transform. Together, we will explore the ‘Great Heart,’ a sanctuary of devotion and wisdom that holds the power to illuminate even the darkest moments of our lives.
Realizing The Way
October 9-12, 2025
Join us for the first-ever residential retreat by The Way. Over three days, together we’ll step deeper into practice, as we come to recognize the true meaning of the “Way:” the non-separateness inherent in our experience, that creates our deep, intrinsic connection to the world around us.
