MAT SCHENCKS

I teach residential and online retreats at Gaia House and for groups throughout the UK. I also mentor dharma students and those from other traditions to support their path and practice.I have practiced with senior teachers from Gaia House since 2003 and I completed my Dharma teacher training with Bodhi College. I have been a student of the Diamond Approach since 2014 and I have been engaged with spiritual teachings since the late 1990's.I work as a Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapist and transformational coach with an emphasis on embodied-relational work. I have also taught Mindfulness (MBCT and MBSR) for over 10 years.

MAT SCHENCKS

I teach residential and online retreats at Gaia House and for groups throughout the UK. I also mentor dharma students and those from other traditions to support their path and practice.I have practiced with senior teachers from Gaia House since 2003 and I completed my Dharma teacher training with Bodhi College. I have been a student of the Diamond Approach since 2014 and I have been engaged with spiritual teachings since the late 1990's.I work as a Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapist and transformational coach with an emphasis on embodied-relational work. I have also taught Mindfulness (MBCT and MBSR) for over 10 years.

Spiritual Mentoring

I offer online and in-person meetings with dharma students to support their meditation practice and exploration of the path.Each relationship is unique but the following may give a flavour of many the possibilities this work can offer:

  • An embodied exploration and inquiry into your immediate experience as a doorway to freedom

  • Support for the process of transformation

  • Deepening and integrating spiritual and psychological insights

  • Meditation guidance and support

Mentoring is ideally an ongoing relationship but shorter-term work is also possible. My mentoring work draws on the teachings and traditions that have been part of my own journey.

retreats & courses

GAIA HOUSE ONLINE DHARMA HALL
September 19th | October 3rd | October 31st
Thursdays @ 11am
Access the Online Dharma Hall
MEDITATION DAYS / COURSES
Resting Deeply - Gaia House (Online)
October 5th 2024
Deepening in Stillness - 5 week course
Gaia House (Online)
Thursday evenings @ 7pm - Starts 31st October 2024
RESIDENTIAL RETREATS AT GAIA HOUSE
Practices of the heart
August 30th - September 6th (7 nights)
With Jaya Rudgard and Sumedha
Returning to the Heart
January 30th - February 2nd (3 nights)
With Yanai Postelnik

Dana

Dana, an ancient Pali word meaning generosity or giving, is a voluntary expression of appreciation and gratitude. The principle of Dana maintains a tradition that has enabled teachings of liberation to be passed on for over 2,500 years.Dana offers those who value the practice of meditation the opportunity to help in the continuation of this tradition. It is a practice that diminishes self-centredness and includes the well-being of others in our actions.There is no correct sum to give. The amount depends upon your ability to give and how your heart is moved.Any offering you make supports the life and sustainability of the Dharma teachings, and supports myself and other lay teachers to teach in this way.

ways to offer dana

If you'd like to make an offering of dana you can use any of the following methods:

Online
PayPal: www.paypal.me/matschencks
By bank transfer within the UK
Account name: Matthew Schencks
Sort code: 30-15-53
Account number: 14475960
International bank transfers
Account name: Matthew Schencks
IBAN: GB36LOYD30155314475960
SWIFT: LOYDGB21052

Any offering of dana is gratefully received and allows me to continue offering Dharma teachings so that all can benefit regardless of their financial circumstances.

ways to offer dana

If you'd like to make an offering of dana you can use any of the following methods:

Online
PayPal: www.paypal.me/matschencks
By bank transfer within the UK
Account name: Matthew Schencks
Sort code: 30-15-53
Account number: 14475960
International bank transfers
Account name: Matthew Schencks
IBAN: GB36LOYD30155314475960
SWIFT: LOYDGB21052

Any offering of dana is gratefully received and allows me to continue offering Dharma teachings so that all can benefit regardless of their financial circumstances.

Contact

To explore working with me, call me or send me a WhatsApp message on 07946 818012 and we can find a time for an initial conversation.

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