Dharma Geeks: Stopping
“The word geek is a slang term originally used to describe eccentric or non-mainstream people; in current use, the word typically connotes an expert or enthusiast obsessed with a hobby or intellectual pursuit.”
Dharma Geeks is a gathering for people who enjoy thinking creatively together about Dharmic ideas as they show up in everyday life. Each session centres on a single theme—an idea we spend time with through practice, reflection, and conversation.
This month’s theme is stopping. Why does doing nothing feel so strangely difficult? What if, when we stop, the brain doesn’t switch off at all—but lights up, becoming more alive than when it’s busy getting things done? Early Buddhist teachings come back again and again to cessation; could the whole path be read as an invitation to stop? And in order to we really let ourselves stop… what would we need to trust?
All times are GMT (UK Time)
Part One (10:00–11:15) · Introduction and meditation
After a brief welcome, I’ll offer some of my own reflections on the theme to set the scene, along with a few questions for personal reflection. We’ll close with a guided meditation also connected to the theme.
Part Two (11:30–12:15) · Creative conversation
After a short break and some quiet time for individual reflection, we’ll come back together for a shared, creative conversation. While our starting point is Dharmic, other perspectives are very welcome—artistic, philosophical, religious, or personal. We don’t need to stay within purely rational discussion either; you’re welcome to bring a poem, image, or story.
You’re welcome to leave after the first part if you’d prefer to stay with your own reflections, or you can join us for the conversation that follows.
Dharma Geeks is not an academic study group, and it’s not about arriving at answers. It’s for people who get a kick out of exploring ideas together, and who are curious about how they can be lived and practised in everyday life.
In case you can’t make it on the day, part one will be recorded and sent out to everyone who books.
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