Red Kite Zen
Red Kite Zen is a simple zen meditation and mindfulness group.
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• We offer online zen meditation and mindfulness sessions in the Plum Village Tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh.
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• We began in Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK and now have attendees from all around the world.
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• All our sessions are free to attend.• • •
Red Kite Zen
Zen meditation and mindfulness sessions:
• For beginners or experienced - all are welcome.
• We are a small, friendly, group of lay zen practitioners who like to keep things simple and gentle.
• We practice based in the Plum Village tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh.
• All sessions are free to attend.
Zen meditation sessions
Our meditation sessions take place online via Zoom.•••
Open to everyone...
from beginners to more experienced practitioners.Our meditation and mindfulness sessions are friendly, relaxed, and easy to follow - we keep things simple.They are led by our group facilitator, all you need to do is show up.•••
Our meditation sessions usually follow this format:
Welcome - 5 mins, sometimes with a cup of tea or coffee.
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Guided Meditation - 10 to 20 mins
and / or
Silent Meditation - 10 to 20 mins
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Sitting or sharing - 10 minsWe end the session with some quiet sitting - or with an optional sharing session for anyone who wishes to speak whilst others practice deep listening.There is no obligation to say anything if you do not wish to.
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Session Times
• We usually meet once or twice per month.• Unlike some groups, we do not have fixed days or times to meet. This is because many of our members have variable schedules, and some are in different times zones, so the flexibility works well.• We send out session times via email to our members with a zoom link for each upcoming session.• Invites are usually sent around a week in advance, but recently we have also been sending out some additional 'last minute' session invites for when the opportunity arises for an extra meditation session - this has worked well!
•••If you would like to join our invite list, please contact us here
How to join a session
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Please contact us if you would like to join a zen meditation session, or if you have any questions.
Our statement on diversity, inclusivity and respect.
Zen meditation and mindfulness are an approach to living, with a long tradition of practices that help cultivate peace, harmony, understanding, compassion and kindness.Zen is a path, not a philosophy or religion, it is not based on beliefs or ideology. Anyone from any tradition can join us - any religion, agnostic, atheist, or any other spiritual, cultural, or other tradition.Zen practice helps us to cultivate an open and non-discriminating mind.We believe all people are equal and should be treated with equity and respect. A wide range of human experiences and viewpoints broaden and enrich all our lives.We seek to include and encourage the participation of people of diverse identities, including those of all heritages, ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities, backgrounds, religions, abilities, and ages (although children must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or carer).The only requirement to practice with us is that you have a sincere wish to develop mindfulness, compassion, kindness, and respect for others, and respect the right of others to follow their own path.We intend that all may feel welcome, safe and respected within this group.Thank you!
Contact Red Kite Zen
Please contact us using the form below if you would like to join a meditation session,
or if you have any other questions:
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