“Happiness cannot be found through effort and great willpower but is already there in relaxation and letting go”
(Gendun Rinpoche).

“Touching Stillness” is a non-intrusive way, allowing for space and lightness. By not forcing ourselves into a preferred direction we yield to the moment, stay grounded and approach any activity with ease, clarity and strength, making this practice the healing force it is meant to be.

The application of Mindfulness Meditation and T’ai-Ji enables us to see the workings of the mind. Through non-judgemental awareness, of witnessing with Loving Kindness, we calm the mind and the body. From that place of peace and friendliness we then gain insight and wisdom leading us towards a more balanced and fulfilling way of life.

“ When all striving ceases the mind’s essential peace will be revealed”.

In ‘letting-go’ of the cherishing of our likes and dislikes space is opened-up and we enter a world of vast potential. Within our whirlpool of activities,of doing, within the eye of the storm we connect with the still point of ‘true knowing’, not swayed by business, nor by having to prove anything. It is a practice for the well-being of oneself and others.

Ad Brugman has been practising mindfulness meditation and T’ai-Ji since 1975. In “Touching Stillness”these practices are coming together in a unique blend as evolved over a period of more than 23 years of teaching in the UK and abroad.

His deepest gratitude goes to his teachers who have given so generously from their treasure of wisdom and compassion: John Garrie Roshi, Ven. Namgyal Rinpoche, Chungliang Al Huang and Suprapto Suryodarmo.
For his own personal growth and out of respect for his students, he continues his studies by going frequently on retreats.