On March 6th, 2026, I took my Buddhist vows. I received what’s known in Zen Buddhism as Jukai, or the Zen precepts, when I partook in an online ceremony led by Roshi Joan Halifax at the Upaya Zen Centre in Santa Fe.
Taking the Zen precepts and Buddhist vows will set my life on a new heading Read More »
Living in Africa brings you closer to nature. Along with Mozambique’s 2,500 kms of coastline, there are also vast tracts of bush and woodlands. Even if you are living in a town like us here in Vilanculos, you are never too far away from nature. In our garden, for example, we get the odd stray baboon, snake, the beautiful golden orb spider and a myriad bird and plant life.
Unique Beach and Bush Retreat for Men in African nature Read More »
As a male mindfulness teacher and practitioner, it seems that I am in the minority. When I was studying my Masters in Mindfulness Teaching at Bangor University, there were only a handful of males taking the course. And as I teach and lead groups in meditation, there are always more females than males taking part.
How to Practice Mindfulness as a Man Read More »
In 2023, Christina and I had the great pleasure of visiting Jampa Ling, the Tibetan Buddhist Centre in County Cavan in Ireland. My great friend Evelyn lives, works and practices there and, through her, I had the honour of corresponding with, and meeting, the centre’s spiritual director, the Ven. Panchen Otrul Rinpoche.
Why my beautiful garden is actually empty Read More »
How has living in Africa for this length of time helped me as a mindfulness meditation teacher? Have there been any learnings? How have they helped me on my journey in life?
What I have learned from my time living in Africa Read More »
Mistakes and imperfections are part of our ordinary, vulnerable, human lives. Our mindfulness practice can be about celebrating our imperfections and accept ourselves as we are.
Mistakes and imperfections are part of life. Read More »
It was such a great experience to recently lead a stress reduction mindfulness meditation retreat for humanitarian workers in the northern conflict zone of Cabo Delgado in Mozambique, Africa. This was a 3 Day Retreat for a group of young Mozambican psychologists working for IOM in Mozambique.
Mindfulness Meditation for humanitarian and care workers in africa Read More »
“I can’t Meditate!” Read here about the five biggest misperceptions about mindful meditation and book yourself a free intro session with me
Myths about meditation. Book a free session to find out more Read More »
Us humans have been long conditioned to fear change and everything that it might bring. Our unwillingness to accept change keeps us stuck in reactive and habitual patterns.
How to make changes in your life Read More »
This is mindful Mozambique. A place to breathe in the soul of Africa and breathe out and let go of your anxieties, worries and stress. The perfect place to get away from it all, enjoy watching African life pass by, and find time to look within, meditate and spend some time with yourself.
Mozambique really is the perfect place for a mindful holiday Read More »
