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computer networking icon Free Course of 4 evenings (online)

Wednesday 11 February to Wednesday 4 March 2026

Presenters: Sian Thomas and Stuart McLeod

Venue: Online

Booking: Book now

This free course, consisting of four weekly online 90-minute sessions, is an opportunity to become familiar with a meditation practice and to learn about Buddhism and Chan. The course covers core teachings of the Buddha as well as the roots of Chan Buddhism and practices, namely Silent Illumination and Koans. Both were transmitted to Japan centuries ago where they became Zen. You are encouraged to practice between the weekly sessions and will be able to reflect on your experience in an online group setting. David and Guy will present the sessions.

Free

There is no charge for this course.

Booking

Before you can book you will need to register, and then login, and return to this page.

If you are already registered, click the "Book online" link below. That will take you to login, then redirect you to the booking page to make the booking.

NO PLACES AVAILABLE. You may go ahead and book anyway - your booking will be placed on the waiting list and you will be notified if a place becomes available for you.

Presenters

Sian Thomas

Sian Thomas at the coast

Sian has been attending retreats with the Western Chan Fellowship for over 15 years. She led the York WCF group for over 10 years. She is trained to teach mindfulness to young people in school.

 

Stuart McLeod

Stuart McLeod running in RUNZEN shirt

Stuart has had a meditation practice for 30 years. He has been practising with the Western Chan Fellowship for over 25 years where he has attended and organised many retreats. He currently leads the Kent Chan Group. He is a trained teacher for Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR).

 
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