The

Meditational

Fellowship

The retreat programmes include a variety of sessions by the leader and other experienced members of the Fellowship, including:

• Guidance in meditational practices which help to develop concentration and insight using techniques from different spiritual traditions
• Periods of silent meditation and guided meditations.
• Talks on subjects related to the practice of meditation, with opportunities for participation and discussion
• Sessions of movement, chanting and meditative dance

Some of the sessions are designed simply to help participants relax and find spiritual refreshment and renewal through concentrative meditation. Other sessions focus on deepening insight into oneself and increasing awareness of others, which sometimes can be quite challenging. Individual support and guidance, therefore, can be available during the retreat, if required. People are asked to use the retreat in whatever way they feel is most helpful to themselves, with no pressure to attend sessions. Throughout the retreat there is usually a quiet room for those who wish to spend time on their own. Venues are usually in rural settings with opportunities for country walks, and some venues have bar facilities, or there is a pub only a short distance from the centre. Tape recordings and some printed copies of many earlier TMF talks are available for those who would like them.

The retreats are sometimes booked up well in advance, so it is advisable to book early to be sure of a place. If you would like to know more about TMF please contact the leader. If you require information about dates and venues, or want to make a firm booking, please contact the bookings secretary. We keep a waiting list of applicants for retreats which are already fully booked, because there are sometimes last minute cancellations. We sometimes offer a limited number of subsidised places for those on low incomes, if the TMF funds are sufficient to allow for this.

TMF is both an interfaith fellowship and open to people of no religious connection as well, so whoever you are you are welcome to join our mutually respectful and inclusive fellowship.

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