Presence and connection: an exploration of the four elements and the four immeasurable qualities of the heart

Price Options

Basic Rate: £49

Standard Rate: £59

Supporter Rate: £69

Early Bird Offer: As a special offer for anyone signing up to this course before 1 August 2026 we include a talk with Martine Batchelor and Jenny Wilks on The Practice of the Nuns.

Theme

These three evenings will be dedicated to exploring and cultivating presence and mindfulness of the four elements in combination with the qualities of friendliness, compassion, joy and equanimity. 

The purpose is to experience and recognise the experience of the four elements within ourselves and how they connect us deeply to other beings, animate or inanimate. 

In session one we will practice establishing presence through the four elements: earth, fire, water and wind. 

Session two will focus on the four immeasurable qualities and how they are an innate potential of the heart; the practice consists in allowing them to blossom and become the basis of the way we relate to the world. 

Session three will explore the relevance of these explorations and practices in our daily lives. 

The main takeaway is a bottom-up experiential appreciation of our shared embodiment by way of the four elements and the emergence of the four immeasurable qualities from within the establishment of presence itself. 

Who is it for? 

Anyone who is interested in cultivating more awareness and presence in their own bodies and their lives. 

It is suitable for people both new to Buddhist teachings and more experienced learners. 

Sample call content (subject to change): 

6pm: Talk

6.30pm: Guided meditation

7.00pm: Discussion

7.20pm: Break

7.30pm: talk

7.50pm: Guided meditation

8.10pm: Discussion

8.30pm: End

Praise for Martine:

”It was an amazing course. I am really grateful. And also I'd like to acknowledge Martine, she is very generous and wise. This course made me want to practice dharma more.” — Previous online course participant with Martine

Find out a little more about Martine here: https://bodhi-college.org/five-questions-for-our-teachers-martine-batchelor/

Praise for Dhammadinna:

“The conversation was timely and quite fun to observe and absorb! It spoke directly to where I am in my journey” – Online course participant on the conversation between Dhammadinna and Martine in 2025

Schedule: 

Three Thursday evenings on 3rd, 10th and 17th September from 6pm to 8.30pm UK time. Realtime attendance is encouraged.

Suitability:

Open to all - new and experienced practitioners alike.

Cost:

• This course is offered on a dana basis – you will be asked to make an additional monetary donation at the end of the course to support the livelihood of the teachers.
• If you are unable to afford the our basic course rate, please contact us here. We will make sure that no one is turned away because of lack of funds.

Teachers:

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