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Wise Hope (Online Meditation Day)

On this online day retreat, we explore what is meant by ‘wise hope’. We distinguish this helpful quality from the narrow grasping that clings to particular outcomes.

We explore how wise hope can help us meet times of rapid change and uncertainty with wisdom and compassion. We draw on contemporary and classical teachings to inspire a practice rooted in wise hope.

As well as talks and periods of practice, there are opportunities to ask questions and share reflections on this theme.

2025-11-16 (1 day) Gaia House

2025-11-16 Wise Hope - Part 1 1:50:03
Jake Dartington	Download Listen
This talk explores how a wise sense of hope can help us in times of rapid change and challenge. While the near enemy of hope fixates on particular outcomes, wise hope can be seen as an open-hearted quality that enables us to meet uncertainty with wisdom and compassion. The talk also explores the relationship between grief, acceptance and hope.

2025-11-16 Wise Hope - Part 2 23:30
Jake Dartington	Download Listen
This talk explores how a wise sense of hope can help us in times of rapid change and challenge. While the near enemy of hope fixates on particular outcomes, wise hope can be seen as an open-hearted quality that enables us to meet uncertainty with wisdom and compassion. The talk also explores the relationship between grief, acceptance and hope.

2025-11-16 Wise Hope - Part 3 43:27
Jake Dartington	Download Listen
This talk explores how a wise sense of hope can help us in times of rapid change and challenge. While the near enemy of hope fixates on particular outcomes, wise hope can be seen as an open-hearted quality that enables us to meet uncertainty with wisdom and compassion. The talk also explores the relationship between grief, acceptance and hope.