10 sessions of guided meditations with Peter: Explore Zen wisdom, meditation and koans to cultivate deep relaxation, presence, effortless action and greater ease in everyday life.

Hello my friends, and a very warm welcome to Zen Relaxation. I’m really happy to be sharing this journey with you. I have come to appreciate relaxation as one of the most significant states we can cultivate in our practice.

Zen has explored this understanding for centuries. Expressed through Zen koans and poetry, we find a beautiful simplicity: presence, awareness, letting go and the discovery of an effortless way of being.

I have selected some of the most beautiful and transformative koans I have encountered to bridge the ancient roots of relaxation practice with modern-day living. I will use these gems as doorways into a relaxed state of clarity and awareness. In Zen, nature is a great teacher, and through the koans we will open more fully to this extraordinary experience of being alive.

Together, we will explore this ancient wisdom through meditation and discover how beautifully it speaks to the way we live today.

So make yourself comfortable. Take a breath … and let’s begin. With love, Peter

This course is for those who wish to:

• Experience a fuller and more natural state of relaxation.
• Enjoy the beauty and wisdom of Zen koans from a space of stillness.
• Discover the principles of allowing and effortless action.
• Cultivate greater ease and flow in everyday life.
• Discover how ancient Zen wisdom can illuminate modern-day living.
• Live with greater presence and a deeper appreciation of being alive.

Each session includes:

Teaching
A 10–15 minute exploration bringing together Zen wisdom, presence and the principles of relaxation.

Zen Koans
Carefully chosen koans and stories that illuminate the theme of each session and invite a deeper, intuitive understanding.

Meditation
A guided meditation of approximately 20–25 minutes to experience the teaching directly.

Journaling & Reflection
Simple prompts to crystallise your understanding and recognise how the principles are expressing themselves in your own life.

Integration
A practical invitation to carry the experience of each session into your day.

Session Overview

Session 1 — The Great Relaxation

Discover the natural clarity that emerges when we become still and allow ourselves to settle. Explore relaxation as a state of openness, presence and receptivity.

Session 2 — Be Like Water

Explore the wisdom of water and discover the strength within softness. Learn to become more fluid, adaptable and relaxed in the way you meet each moment.

Session 3 — Allowing & Redirection

Discover the art of receiving what comes with awareness and responding with clarity. Learn to move with the forces you encounter and respond with greater ease.

Session 4 — The Art of Non-Doing

Explore the Zen wisdom of effortless action. Discover how presence and awareness allow action to arise naturally, with greater ease, clarity and naturalness.

Session 5 — Be Here Now

Enter more fully into the immediacy of your experience. Discover the richness, clarity and aliveness that become available when your attention rests in the present moment.

Session 6 — Moment by Moment

Bring relaxation into movement and everyday activity. Learn to remain open, responsive and present as you move naturally from one experience into the next.

Session 7 — Empty Enough to Receive

Discover the freedom and spaciousness that arise when we loosen our grip on fixed ideas and expectations, creating room for fresh experience and new possibilities.

Session 8 — Dancing With Reality

Develop the art of clear listening and a more fluid relationship with life. Become sensitive to inspiration, intuition and the subtle impulses that arise from a relaxed and receptive state.

Session 9 — The Ease of Presence

Discover the simplicity and quiet pleasure of bringing presence into ordinary life. Experience everyday moments with greater appreciation, ease and awareness.

Session 10 — The Relaxed Creator

Bring the journey together as relaxation, presence, allowing, responsiveness and natural action become an integrated way of Being.

Your Guide

Peter Harper

Peter is an experienced spiritual guide with more than 40 years experience of personal development and spiritual guidance. He divides his time hosting Meditation and Self Awareness Retreats and Workshops in Europe and creating Guided Meditation and Conscious Music recordings.

Peter is the founder of The Drunken Monk project connecting spirituality with daily life, using tools such as guided meditation recordings, Enlightenment Intensive process, Self Awareness retreats and workshops.

“Above the clouds of the mind, there is a clear blue sky. I will meet you there…” Peter

REGISTRATION:

Please click on BOOK NOW to secure your spot. You will be redirected to Eventbrite page where you can proceed with your reservation. Once you complete your booking, you will be sent a confirmation email that will include a link for attending the sessions. 1 ticket = 1 attendee (unless you specify in your booking that you would like to arrange multiple access).

A SPECIAL 2 for 1 TICKET DEAL 💫 SHARED JOY = DOUBLE JOY 💫

As many past participants appreciated the chance to bring a new friend to our previous course, we’re extending this opportunity for the upcoming course as well! You can bring a new friend who’s never participated on our courses before (online or in person), and you’ll only pay for one ticket. After all, shared joy is double the joy! We can’t wait to see you both. 💕

PRACTICALITIES:

To fully enjoy this event, we recommend to secure for each session:

• a comfortable quiet space: “create your nest”, prepare cushions and blankets so you feel comfortable, maybe dim the lights and light some candles, favorite diffusers, gentle calming music. Wear comfortable clothes.

Please access your link to the zoom room 5 mins before so we are ready to start on time.

SCHEDULE:

Course dates: 5-16/10 2026

Daily morning sessions from Monday till Friday | Sessions time: from 7.00am CET / 06.00am UK time (same for both weeks)

Each guided meditation session lasts for 45 minutes. After that the recording is stopped to respect peoples privacy and we offer an informal sharing circle where you may ask a question, share an experience or enjoy listening others.

* All sessions will be live (on Zoom). Each session will be recorded and sent to you after the live stream. You will be able to access all recordings anytime during the course + 2 weeks after the course finishes, so even if you cannot always make it live, you will not miss a thing!

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