Schedule

Wednesdays 7 - 9 PM UK Time
6, 13, 20 & 27 Jan 2027
3 & 10 Feb 2027

About the Course

Looking Deeply is a 6-week follow on course from The Art of Zen (formerly called "Be Calm Be Happy") in which we can refresh and extend our practice in the Plum Village tradition.

We do this most beneficially as a Sangha, a group of people coming together to practise and support one another on the journey.

We go deeper into Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings, helping us to become more aware of our territory of body, feelings, mind and consciousness. We discover how to take mindfulness further into our daily lives.

What to Expect

Sessions are online via Zoom. In each, we meditate together, consider the weekly theme, and undertake a reflection exercise looking at its relevance to us, with time for group discussion.

There will be recommended meditations from the Plum Village App to use during the week. You can install the Plum Village App here

You will get the most from this course if you regularly practise the meditations and reflect on the weekly theme between each session. The Plum Village App will be a valuable resource to support this.

Themes for the sessions:

• Arriving Home
• Mindfulness of the Body
• Mindfulness of Feelings
• Mindfulness of the Mind
• Impermanence
• Connectedness

Format

The course is at the same time every week. You will meet with the same group each time.

This is a live, interactive course, without any recorded sessions to download.

Each session lasts two hours.

Who can attend?

This course is only suitable for those with some experience already. If looking for an introduction to Plum Village practices, Zen or meditation, we recommend the Be Calm Be Happy course instead.

Our expectation is that you have either attended a Be Calm Be Happy course or that you have experience of practising in the Plum Village tradition with a Sangha.

The course is suitable for those of all faiths and none. Participants come from a wide range of backgrounds.

Ticket Pricing

In offering a range of ticket prices we aim to make the course available to all.

Sponsor £200.00
Supports those on a lower income to attend

Supporter £160.00
Supports us in offering concessionary places.

Standard £130.00
Our break-even price. Please pay this if you are able to.

Concession £95.00
if you are on a low income.

Supported £30.00
If you are unemployed or unable to work.

Refund Policy

If you cancel your booking at least 14 days before the start of the course we will refund your course fee. After this time, no refunds will be possible.

Course Leaders

Clare Belbin-Carlile

Clare was ordained into the Order of Interbeing in 2021 and received the True name True Spring Waterfall

Clare first encountered Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings through attending Plum Village mindfulness retreats with Thich Nhat Hanh from 1998. This encounter was life changing, she became increasingly committed to her daily practice with the support of Sangha and it is now a central part of her life.

Clare’s mindfulness practice continues to be deeply rooted in her daily practice of drawing and painting in Helmsley Walled Garden. Clare’s practice transforms and enlivens everything she does. Her daily painting practice involves cherishing and falling in love with her subject matter, nature.

Through the wealth of experience brought by parenthood, periods of great change and upheaval in her life, the journey of caring for and the subsequent death of her beloved parents and husband, Clare has practised looking for the wonderful, ‘flecks of gold’ in her life (“this moment is full of wonders”). She realised that in trying to block suffering she would also be starved of her joy.

Ian Sneath

Ian is an ordained member of the Order of Interbeing in the tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, receiving the Dharma name True Insight on the Path after many years of practice, including two years living in Plum Village Monastery in France.

In 2014, Ian attended Thich Nhat Hanh’s 21-day retreat “What Happens When We Are Alive? What Happens When We Die?” Thay’s teachings on non-duality, interbeing, no-birth and no-death awakened a profound recognition of a near-death experience Ian had at the age of ten — an experience of deep connection, peace and love that he had never fully understood. Exploring and sharing this deep wisdom of non-duality has since become a central part of his practice.

After many years as a spiritual nomad, Ian has now settled in Leicestershire within a Christian community, where his life is guided by a simple volition: To practise. To share the practice. To build community.

He builds community locally while sharing mindfulness globally through online courses, retreats and gatherings. His work and volunteering include addiction recovery, end-of-life spiritual care and chaplaincy, neurodiversity, workplace wellbeing and community practice.

Ian has shared mindfulness in settings ranging from local communities and recovery groups to organisations and international settings, including with leaders at the United Nations.

At the heart of everything he shares is the practice of stopping, looking deeply and discovering our interconnectedness — helping us live with greater awareness, compassion, freedom and peace.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions? Read our full Course FAQ guide here

What if I miss a class?

It is ideal if you can make all the classes as this way you will gain a sound foundation in mindfulness practice. If you have to miss a class and know ahead of time, do let your course leader know.

What further information will I receive?

You will receive "Joining Information" in a confirmation email once you have purchased your ticket. This will confirm the information on the class timings, and how to access the online course. You will receive a further email directly from the Course Facilitator in the week before the course starts, inviting you to a short pre-course zoom call.

What is your cancellation policy?

If you cancel your booking at least 14 days before the start of the course we will refund your course fee. After this time, no refunds will be possible.

If you have any questions please contact us via mindfulness-courses@plumvillage.uk

The Community of Interbeing UK
Charity Number 1096680
Plum Village UK

PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT

Please read the terms and conditions carefully. It is important that you understand and agree to these fully.