Gaia House is a meditation retreat centre offering silent meditation retreats in the Buddhist tradition. We warmly welcome people of every age, ethnicity, cultural heritage and religious background, socio-economic group, sexual orientation and gender identity, and we are actively working to investigate and remove barriers to inclusion. Join us in to explore the teachings of the Buddha, guided by experienced Dharma teachers from all over the world.

(Gaia House) A meditation, reflection, and (just the) responses to questions on the theme of Radical Understanding and Radical Expression on this path of wisdom and compassion. Are the teachings radical, and do we need to be radical to practice them?

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(Gaia House) Discernment and the invitation beyond the known (Paññā Parami)

(Gaia House) Simple listening - finding fluidity, depth and strength.

(Gaia House) Experimenting with aditthana - resolution.

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(Gaia House) Letting awareness and aliveness through.

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(Gaia House) Learning from life - letting attention listen.

(Gaia House) Seeing practice as continuous through the day, and using an anchor to steady the mind.

(Gaia House) Cultivating our potential & nurturing the goodness that is already here.

(Gaia House) A meditation, reflection, and (just the) responses to questions on the theme of goodwill and world making; especially what playing with qualities like mettā (boundless benevolence) reveals and opens about experience and freedom.

(Gaia House) A meditation, reflection, and (just the) responses to questions on the theme of the dark and lightening; and what exploring the dark, darkening, and light, and lightness reveals and opens about experience and freedom.

(Gaia House) A meditation, reflection, and (just the) responses to questions on the theme of breathing and thinking; and what playing with bodily fabrication reveals and opens about experience and freedom.

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(Gaia House) The first session of a short course exploring meditation and the creative process, including an overview of the 7 Awakening Factors in relation to the contemplative and creative journey.