Zen and Money Retreat – with Mark Kuren Westmoquette

This Zen retreat will be led by senior dharma teacher Mark Kuren Westmoquette, and will be focussed on exploring our relationship with money – a major source of suffering for almost all of us. Drawing on teachings from the Buddha and others, Mark will guide you through a weekend of reflective inquiry and practical exercises to help you shed light on and transform your attitude to money and wealth.

Over the retreat, we’ll explore the hidden layers beneath our financial lives: the beliefs, fears and cultural conditioning that shape how we think about wealth, security and self-worth. By bringing awareness to these patterns, we can begin to transform our attitude to money from a source of suffering to a tool for awakening.

Who is it for?

The retreat is suitable for all, from beginners to those with an established sitting practice.

Schedule

We will be following the schedule of a formal Zen retreat, and our time together will be held in silence.

The retreat will begin on Thursday with dinner at 6pm followed by a talk, and will finish with lunch on Sunday.

Days will start with Zen taiso (exercise) followed by chanting then zazen (sitting meditation). There will be a period of samu (working meditation) after breakfast, and yoga practice in the afternoon. Meditation will continue into the evening. There will be regular opportunities for sanzen (speaking 1-to-1 with Mark about your practice).

Cost

We do not charge a fixed amount for these retreats, and instead would suggest a donation of around £100 for the retreat. In case of hardship in making a financial donation please contact us. No one is turned away through lack of means.

The accommodation charge is accounted for separately.