This retreat is hosted by Mindfulness Scotland. We will explore the Foundations of Mindfulness as taught in the core practices within Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT).
During the retreat we will explore the foundational Buddhist text for establishing mindfulness and link this with current understanding of contemporary cognitive science.
We will explore the four ways of establishing mindfulness as expressed in the Satipatthana Sutta. This ancient text is thought to link directly to the Buddha’s framework for cultivating mindfulness, and is a foundational text within Buddhist psychology. We will explore this framework to support a deeper understanding of mindfulness and its practice and how this relates to secular mindfulness programmes (MBSR and MBCT, in particular).
Teaching will be delivered by Dr Alistair Wilson, supported by guided practices led by members of Mindfulness Scotland.
During the retreat we will explore the foundational Buddhist text for establishing mindfulness and link this with current understanding of contemporary cognitive science.
We will explore the four ways of establishing mindfulness as expressed in the Satipatthana Sutta. This ancient text is thought to link directly to the Buddha’s framework for cultivating mindfulness, and is a foundational text within Buddhist psychology. We will explore this framework to support a deeper understanding of mindfulness and its practice and how this relates to secular mindfulness programmes (MBSR and MBCT, in particular).
Teaching will be delivered by Dr Alistair Wilson, supported by guided practices led by members of Mindfulness Scotland.
Retreat Structure
The teaching will include sessions with time for discussion on:
The retreat will also include:
- The Satipatthana Sutta – its historical context & place within Buddhist psychology
- Mindfulness of Body – as a foundational practice & the neuroscience of somatic awareness
- Mindfulness of Feeling – the concept of Vedanā & review of contemporary neuroscience of emotion.
- Mindfulness of State of Mind – current science on craving
- Mindfulness of Content of Mind – dependant origination, cognition & suffering
- The Four Noble Truths – a path out of suffering.
The retreat will also include:
- Periods of silence to allow for a deeper reflection on our subjective experience
- An afternoon break for rest, self-practice and soaking in the beauty of Holy Island
- The teaching element of the retreat will be completed by Saturday 14th September, to allow for a day of silent practice on Sunday 15th September.
Retreat Information
This retreat is particularly suited to those who are currently teaching or planning to teach eight-week programmes or integrating mindfulness into their professional work. For others, we would recommend completion of an eight-week MBSR/MBCT course and an established personal practice.
This retreat will enable mindfulness teachers to fulfil the CPD requirement to attend an annual mindfulness retreat.
This retreat will enable mindfulness teachers to fulfil the CPD requirement to attend an annual mindfulness retreat.
Application and Booking
We anticipate there will be a considerable level of interest in this retreat and would invite you to complete our application form, which can be downloaded here, or at the top of this page.
Please submit your completed application form to info@mindfulnessscotland.org.uk.
The application deadline is 22nd April 2019. We will contact you by 3rd May 2019 to confirm your place.
The cost for the retreat is £150. Please note that this does not include accommodation, which must be arranged separately with Holy Isle once your application has been accepted.
Please submit your completed application form to info@mindfulnessscotland.org.uk.
The application deadline is 22nd April 2019. We will contact you by 3rd May 2019 to confirm your place.
The cost for the retreat is £150. Please note that this does not include accommodation, which must be arranged separately with Holy Isle once your application has been accepted.
About Holy Isle
Holy Island Centre for World Peace and Well-being offers a range of accommodation, excellent vegetarian food and a beautiful location to enhance your retreat experience. Please contact them to arrange accommodation once your place on the retreat has been confirmed.
You can find out more and get in touch through the website: www.holyisle.org.
We look forward to joining you there.
You can find out more and get in touch through the website: www.holyisle.org.
We look forward to joining you there.