Walking meditation is a form of meditation in action. Walking is a great way to integrate mindfulness into your everyday life and has been practiced as a meditative technique for thousands of years.

Middleway Mindfulness is leading a ‘Mindful peace walk' ‘on Sat 24thurday, September 24th 2016 to remember people who have died as a result of drug or alcohol abuse or addiction in Brighton and Hove.

Nick Gully, former Director of addiction services at the Priory London, a former homeless drug addict, a bBuddhist ‘biker’ and founder of Middleway Recovery, explains….:
“ New figures from the Office For National Statistics show the rate of recorded drug deaths more than double what it was 20 years ago .
Deaths related to drug use have risen to an all-time high, with Blackpool considered twice as bad as anywhere else in England. Just a few years ago one person a week was dying in Brighton and Hove as a result of drug misuse. However, once known as the drugs capital of the UK, Brighton has dropped off the list. "
Could this change be the result of new approaches to treatment by a number of organiszations in the city?
To help raise awareness of recovery from drug and alcohol abuse we wanted to honour those people whose lives have ended too early.

The Mindful Walk
Brighton Pier, Grand Parade Brighton,
Date : Saturday, 24th September 2016
Time : Gathering at 2:00 pm at the entrance to Brighton Pier then walking in remembrance to the Peace Statue in Hove.
Event Description: The very fact that walking is so central to our lives and getting around makes it a perfect focus for mindful attention. This silent walking meditation is an open event for all. It will be led by the members of the Brighton Middleway Sangha who loosely follow the practice and teachings of Zen Buddhist Master, Thich Nhat Hanh. The walk begins at the entrance of Brighton Pier.
Before the walk begins there will be a brief introduction to mindful walking as meditation practice. This is not a protest or a campaigning event, so please do not use any banners. Children are welcome when accompanied by adults. Please remember to wrap up warmly.
A key part of the Middleway Mindfulness approach to recovery and well-being is an ongoing support through regular meet ups ((or sangha to use the Buddhist term), wWhatsapp groups, and live events.
A long-running study out of Harvard suggests that one of the most important predictors of whether you age well and live a long and happy life is not the amount of money you amass or notoriety you receive. A much more important barometer of long term health and well-being is the strength of your relationships. Quotes from the mMiddleway community certainly prove this theme…
“My Sangha has become a loving family” - Anonymous
“Both mindfulness and Sangha accompany me in everything iI do, helping me to see more clearly when life little bumps crop up” - Anonymous
“Middleway has helped me bring peace, serenity and joy into my daily life" - Anonymous
“In this community, I am learning to connect from the heart” - Anonymous
“Since joining Middleway iI've regained a sense of humour and rediscovered the joy of connection. I am no longer suicidal, depressed otr full of self loathing” - Anonymous
"Since iI started on the path of mindfulness with the Middleway Sangha, my life is no longer unmanageable. I am deeply grateful" - Anonymous

Organiszers: Organiszed by the Middleway Sangha, Brighton.

About Middleway Mindfulness :

Middleway Mindfulness is a vibrant and global mindful living community for people working together for the well-being of themselves and others through the deep practice of mindfulness and the expression of compassion, wisdom, and joy that flows from this.