Many people discover that a regular practice of meditation brings a deep sense of peace — but also that it can be hard to sustain alone.
Meditating with others provides the learning, support and connection that helps a regular practice take root.
We host free online sessions every Saturday from 08:30–09:30 (UK time) and Wednesday from 20:00–20:45 (UK time). Each gathering includes a short teaching, 20 minutes of silent meditation, and space for shared reflection. They’re free, open to all, and you’re very welcome to join us. Just come as you are.
In this short video, Chris Whittington, founder of The School, shares a little more about the practice of silent prayer.
Each week, many people gather from our home country, England, and other parts of the world. The group includes people of different ages, backgrounds and beliefs – all are welcome.
Four people who regularly participate in the practice community reflect on the impact which meditation has had on their life – click below to hear their stories.
If you’d like to read more about how meditation builds community and transforms lives, read our impact report which we recently produced with support from The University of Derby.
Meditation from the Christian wisdom tradition is an invitation to turn toward the ground of love and peace at the centre of our being.
Becoming the wise witness of our thoughts and feelings, rather than simply reacting to them, allows us to let go of the unhelpful stories we tell ourselves – about ourselves and life. Gaining insight and freedom, we can relate to life from a place of greater peace and compassion. We begin to see things as they are – as sacred – that God is our being.
Over time, we (and those around us) begin to notice the fruits of the practice manifesting in our daily lives, especially in our relationships. St. Paul described these as the Fruit of the Spirit: “love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, fidelity, gentleness and self-control” (Gal 5:22–23).