Gain confidence in the art of enquiry
What if we saw meditation not as something that ended with a bell, but as an ongoing and continuous way of being? What if everything that ever happened was the subject of meditation/enquiry, the subject of our interest and curiosity?
This 4-week meditation and enquiry online course introduces the very basics of enquiry, mapping out the benefits of the approach and enabling you to begin to enquire confidently into your own as well as others' experiences. The course is appropriate for those wishing to cultivate a self-enquiry practice, and those interested in stress reduction and well-being.
This is the first in a series of events designed to gradually deepen understanding of the enquiry process. The sessions include a safe space to practice, consideration of theory & discussion and time for Q&A. There will also be time to practice skills every week over the length of the course.
Over the length of the course, we'll develop particular qualities. We'll cultivate interest in our process and the ability to see the different kinds of experiences that arise and how to meet them wisely. Judgement causes contraction, resistance and defence and invites entanglement in the measuring mind (good/not good). Non-judgement cultivates equanimity and capacity, allowing all experience to be there long enough for us to understand it and harvest the gifts it brings. Courage is fortified with wisdom, which is an understanding of the nature of experience and the nature of suffering. When we combine wisdom and courage, we can stand steady, allowing experience to arise and fade away without craving or aversion. In this way, we extend our capacity and reduce suffering.
Course Dates 2026
Wednesday October 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, 5.30-7.30 pm
Fee £200 Book Now
This event will give you much more than a beginner's guide but an exploration into enquiry as a practice in its own right and the healing potential of this process. There is space to explore, practice and to build a firm understanding of the conceptual underpinnings on which to continue your journey (Feedback 2021)
Colette was introduced to enquiry while exploring insight meditation. She has been a student of the Diamond Approach for some years.