Living Insight and Inter-being at Being Peace Centre

Step into a profound exploration of mindfulness and interconnectedness with one of the modern era's most influential contemplative teachers. This meditation retreat at Being Peace Practice Centre in Mitcheldean offers you a rare opportunity to deepen your understanding of present-moment awareness and the liberating insight of inter-being—the understanding that all phenomena arise in relationship, that separation is an illusion, and that true peace emerges when we recognize our fundamental connection to all life.

Led by Thich Nhat Hanh, a Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk whose five decades of teaching transformed mindfulness from a hidden monastic practice into a living path accessible to millions, this retreat invites you to walk in the footsteps of a spiritual master who united contemplative wisdom with peaceful activism. Whether you are new to meditation or an experienced practitioner seeking deeper insight, this event on Friday, September 4, 2026 is designed to awaken your capacity for compassionate awareness and transform how you relate to yourself, others, and the world.

At Being Peace Practice Centre—a sanctuary dedicated to contemplative practice—you will find the ideal setting to slow down, listen deeply, and discover the peace that has always been within you.

What to Expect

This retreat creates a supportive container for inner exploration and collective practice. Expect guided meditations that anchor you in present-moment awareness, teachings that illuminate the nature of suffering and liberation, and periods of mindful walking and silence that deepen your direct experience of inter-being. The atmosphere is one of gentle intention and reverence—a space where the busyness of daily life naturally falls away, allowing clarity and compassion to emerge.

Thich Nhat Hanh's approach is both rigorous and accessible, rooted in Zen Buddhism yet expressed in language and practices that speak to contemporary seekers. You will leave the retreat with practical tools for mindfulness, a deeper felt sense of interconnection, and renewed access to the peace that is your true nature.

About the Artist

Thich Nhat Hanh is a Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk and pioneering mindfulness teacher who dedicated five decades to bringing the practice of present-moment awareness into mainstream spiritual consciousness. Through his prolific writings, international retreats, and tireless peace activism, he demonstrated that meditation is not an escape from the world but a profound way to engage with it more fully and compassionately. His teachings on mindfulness, inter-being, and engaged spirituality have touched millions of practitioners across every tradition and background.

Venue & Logistics

Being Peace Practice Centre, Mitcheldean. The retreat takes place on Friday, September 4, 2026. Wear comfortable, loose clothing suitable for meditation and movement. Bring a meditation cushion or use those provided. The centre is accessible to most mobility needs; contact the venue directly for specific accessibility information.