Kirkstall Abbey through Turner’s eyes
Walk in silence, study Turner pictures, hear some poems in the same monastic ruins that inspired J M W Turner to paint them.
With poet Clare Wigzell.
Meet outside the Visitor Centre at Kirkstall Abbey.
The Commercial Art World: An Artists’ Discussion
Have you ever wondered what goes on within or how to break into the commercial art world? Join us for a discussion between artists Freya Stockford and Jacob Talbot, exploring their experiences of the sector. Expect the topics of conversation to cover art fairs, selling your work, and commercial gallery representation. This talk would be perfect for artists just starting out, or those who would like to make a shift to a more commercial market; everyone welcome, and questions strongly encouraged.
Meditative Walks
With Brahma Kumaris.
A chance to get some fresh air and fresh thoughts and a taster of Raja Yoga meditation – and to reflect in beautiful surroundings on the beautiful qualities we all have inside us.
Organised by Brahma Kumaris in association with Kirkstall Abbey, the walks are free of charge and open to all.
Mindfulness in the Museum
An opportunity to practise mindfulness and meditation also sharing psychologically sourced pragmatic guidance on the theory of mindfulness as well as a chance to explore breath anchor, bodyscan, self compassion, self nurturing and loving kindness practises.
This event takes place in the Gatehouse at Abbey House Museum, with practitioner Steve Hart.
No need to pay in advance. No experience necessary.
There will be a bowl for voluntary contributions on the day.
Lakshmi - Divine Feminine Power of Abundance and Grace
Be guided in a Tantric meditation practise of Goddess Lakshmi, working with mindful awareness, visualisation and mantra. With Zeenat Cameron. Part I of a Women's Practise Day (women only).
This Pay As You Feel event is open to beginners as well as those more experienced. It takes place in the beautiful Gatehouse Community Space at Abbey House Museum.
Buddhism in Leeds
Introducing different Buddhist communities in Leeds and exploring some history of Buddhist communities and their contribution to Leeds. With Steve Hart.
This Pay As You Feel event is open to beginners as well as those more experienced.
It takes place in the beautiful Gatehouse Community Space at Abbey House Museum.
Opening to Buddhist Meditation
A glorious afternoon exploring the theory, practise and metaphysics of Buddhist Meditation with Steve Hart.
There will be a refreshment break half way through.
This Pay As You Feel event is open to beginners as well as those more experienced. It takes place in the beautiful Gatehouse Community Space at Abbey House Museum.
Enhancing Positive Emotion
A mini retreat exploring loving kindness, self nurturing, self compassion, empathetic happiness. With Steve Hart.
This Pay As You Feel event is open to beginners as well as those more experienced.
It takes place in the beautiful Gatehouse Community Space at Abbey House Museum.
Approaching Equanimity
An ally of resilience, equanimity helps us stay with the ups and downs of life. With Steve Hart.
This Pay As You Feel event is open to beginners as well as those more experienced. It takes place in the beautiful Gatehouse Community Space at Abbey House Museum.
Exploring Happier States of Being and Self Nurturing
In our busy stressed world happiness may often appear elusive - this session explores a balance of self nurturing and being in good relationship with others establishing the conditions for happiness to emerge. With Steve Hart.
This Pay As You Feel event is open to beginners as well as those more experienced. It takes place in the beautiful Gatehouse Community Space at Abbey House Museum.