Touched By This World

The Power of Connection, Contemplation and Action

Nourishing our courage for the great adventure of global justice and ecological renewal

Thursday 9th to Sunday 12th July 2020 // Gayles Retreat, South Downs nr Eastbourne, Sussex

Opening to the challenges of our times can feel overwhelming. It requires us to keep stretching our hearts, to challenge and take a stance. Living in these times can be seen as a burden or as an invitation to cultivate and bring forth the very best in us, to honour and celebrate the beautiful potential of being truly human. What can nourish and sustain us on this journey, allowing us to more fully express our love and deep care for this world?

During our time together, we will explore these themes, drawing upon meditation practices from the Western Insight Meditation Tradition, alongside guided group processes from the “Work that Reconnects” by Joanna Macy. The retreat will be held in silence with opportunities to share, inspire and support each other in our yearning for a more just and sustainable world.

KIRSTEN KRATZ has practised Buddhist meditation in Asia and the West since 1993. She started teaching in 2006. Currently she supports those on long term personal retreat in Gaia House (https://gaiahouse.co.uk). One of her particular passions is exploring how wisdom teachings can foster appropriate responses to the challenges of our time. She is co-initiator of the Dharma Action Network for Climate Engagement: DANCE. In recent years, as one way to highlight the lack of appropriate responses to the unfolding climate emergency, mass extinction and environmental degradation, Kirsten felt called to get involved in nonviolent actions of civil disobedience in Germany and the UK.

For full details visit www.retreattogayles.co.uk, phone Sharon Grattan on 07895 534311, or email kirstenatgayles@yahoo.com.