Ajahn Brahm in the UK: Teaching Tour November 2026

Venerable Ajahn Brahm, one of the West's most beloved Theravada Buddhist teachers, is bringing his rare wisdom to the United Kingdom in November 2026. If you've ever wondered how to cultivate genuine fearlessness, or felt drawn to understanding the true nature of self through Buddhist practice, this teaching tour offers an intimate opportunity to learn directly from a master teacher whose life's work has been making ancient wisdom accessible to modern seekers. Across five days of public talks and two immersive retreat formats, Ajahn Brahm will guide you into the depths of meditation practice and the liberating insights at the heart of Theravada Buddhism.

This is not a distant encounter with a revered figure—it's an invitation to study with a teacher who has spent decades in monastic practice and has dedicated himself to supporting Western lay practitioners in their spiritual journey. Whether you attend a single evening talk in southern England or commit to a residential retreat, you'll find yourself in the presence of a teacher known for his warmth, humor, and profound understanding of the path to enlightenment.

What to Expect

The tour unfolds across multiple formats to meet seekers where they are. Evening public talks offer accessible introductions to Buddhist philosophy and meditation practice, ideal for newcomers and experienced practitioners alike. For those ready to deepen their practice, a week-long residential retreat in Dorset provides immersive instruction in meditation, dharma study, and monastic life. A weekend non-residential retreat in Oxford offers middle ground—intensive teaching and practice without overnight commitment. Throughout, Ajahn Brahm's teaching style blends traditional Theravada wisdom with contemporary Western understanding, creating space for both intellectual insight and direct meditative experience. You'll leave with practical tools for meditation, a clearer sense of Buddhist philosophy, and renewed inspiration for your practice.

About the Artist

Venerable Ajahn Brahm is a British-American Buddhist monk and the abbot of Bodhinyana Monastery in Western Australia. He leads the Dhammakaya International Society of Australia and has become known throughout the Western Buddhist world for his gift of making ancient Theravada teachings come alive for modern lay audiences. Through both teaching and written work, he has guided thousands of seekers toward deeper understanding of meditation, the nature of mind, and the path to liberation. His presence in the UK is particularly rare and precious, making this November tour an exceptional opportunity.

Ayya Canda accompanies Ajahn Brahm throughout the tour, offering support and additional teaching grounded in her own practice and understanding of the dharma.

Venue & Logistics

The tour spans multiple Buddhist centers across southern England, with public talks and retreats in venues including Dorset and Oxford. Specific dates, times, and venue details vary by event format. Participants should wear comfortable, modest clothing suitable for meditation practice. Most venues welcome all experience levels; check individual event pages for accessibility information and registration requirements.