Facilitators
Brother Richard
Mindfulness and Contemplative Practice Teacher
Brother Richard is a priest-friar of the Irish branch of the Capuchin Franciscan Order and the author of the viral poem Lockdown and the bestseller Still Points: A Guide to Living the Mindful, Meditative Way. His second book, Calming the Storms: Meditation as a Path to Inner Peace and Happiness, was recently published. For over 20 years, he has worked to bring the insights of the Christian Contemplative tradition to wider public awareness, particularly in relation to modern mindfulness theory. He has collaborated with the Sanctuary for many years, developing a variety of courses and trainings, especially for young people and their teachers.
