Karuna Priya

Meditation teacher and former Buddhist monk, Karuna Priya explores the deep connection between body and mind. When physical pain arises, it can affect the mind; when the mind suffers, that strain may also show up in the body. For him, balance is essential to mindfulness and to finding happiness in everyday life. In Buddhist mindfulness, this balance grows through calmness and insight, allowing us to see things as they truly are.

Karuna spent 15 years as a Buddhist monk in Sri Lanka and Thailand and earned a Master’s degree in Buddhist Studies from SOAS, University of London. He now serves as an interfaith chaplain to Imperial College London and the Royal College of Arts. During this weekend retreat, he will share practical wisdom on bringing mindfulness into daily life, along with the importance of kindness and compassion in creating a more fulfilling life at home and at work.