Relaxing Into The Ocean Of Presence - by Suryacitta (The Happy Buddha)

COURSE

Relaxing Into The Ocean Of Presence

With Suryacitta (The Happy Buddha)

We can see our being as similar to that of an ocean. An ocean has the surface, the waves, which is always moving to some degree, and it has depths where there is stillness, power and beauty. The world of thought is similar to the surface of the ocean, often being blown here and there by high winds and storms. Living in the mind (thoughts) is not conducive to a life of ease and beauty. What we need is to dive into the depths of the ocean, into Presence. That is where you find the true purpose of your life and the joy you have been seeking. Please Note: Suryacitta doesn't use notes and therefore the sessions themselves are not so particularly structured. He prefers to keep it this way. This allows him to keep it fresh and alive and to be open to "in the moment" inspiration which enables him to use metaphors, images and stories.

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Meet your Teacher

Suryacitta (The Happy Buddha)
Leicester, United Kingdom

Suryacitta has been practising meditation since 1989 and was ordained into a Buddhist Order in 1999. He is the author of five books on meditation, happiness and compassion. He runs retreats, courses and workshops in the UK, Europe and Australia. He is also known as the teacher's teacher, running teacher training courses for anybody wanting to teach mindfulness and meditation more intuitively. He lives in Leicestershire UK with his wife Gaynor and their Border Collie, Bankei - 10.000 blessings.

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10 Days

1.7k students

5.0 stars

22 min / day

Grounded

English

Lesson 1

Breaking The Spell Of Overthinking

Here we set the scene. By way of a delightful story we explore the journey from being an infant and living in wonder and joy, to living more and more in mind with all the judging, critical and scary thoughts. Once we identify and live in mind we go in search of that very same wonder and joy. There will be a teaching and a short guided meditation.

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Lesson 2

The Search And The Strawberry Of Life

We are all searching. From a young age we are convinced that what is happening is not what is supposed to be happening. We are convinced that we are not good enough and that life as it is, is also not good enough. This search though necessary for a while never brings the peace or happiness we seek. This is because we are searching in the wrong place. Come along and start searching in the correct place where it can be found. There will be a teaching and a short guided meditation.

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Lesson 3

This Is A Game Changer

One of the most blessed events in our life is to finally be free of the tyranny of thought, or rather over thinking. To see thoughts as thoughts and not truths is simple, utterly profound and life changing - it's a great relief. We can then use thought which is a magnificent instrument for its intended purpose. Included is a teaching and a short guided meditation.

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Lesson 4

Getting Off The Ghost Train

Most of us spend far too much time living in the mental realm. When we live here (in mind) we are forever going on emotional rides which create psychological suffering, such as anxiety, worry etc. During this session we explore not only how to get off these rides, but how to stop accepting these thought created fantasies and to relax into presence. There is a short teaching and a guided meditation.

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Lesson 5

The Purpose Of Your Life

Many of us wonder about our true purpose here in this world. If we don't have purpose we can feel lost which can just add to a feeling worthlessness. During this session we explore two levels of your purpose in life, the relative and the ultimate, and how to discover them. There is a short talk and a meditation.

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Lesson 6

The River Of Life

Where does a thought come from? What happens when we die? Am I really separate from life? These are questions I get asked on retreats. The metaphor in this session from the Zen tradition gives some clarity and guidance on these very issues. There is a short teaching and a meditation

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Lesson 7

Prioritising Presence

Many of us rush through the day, often lost in a haze of activity and unaware of the world around us. We prioritise mind/thoughts and all the anxieties and worries which come with that. Instead we can begin to prioritise presence during our days and enjoy the wonder which that brings. Come and learn how to prioritise presence in your life and not worry and anxiety. We begin this session with a meditation and then a short talk.

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Lesson 8

Effortless Presence

Your very being, the very aliveness you feel right now is effortless. It is the opening and recognising this very essence of yourself which brings peace, vitality and a life free from anxiety and worry. We overlook this because we fixate on the world of thought and all its dramas. Come long and see how to recognise your true nature. There is a short talk and a guided meditation.

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Lesson 9

Turning Your Reactions Into Blessings

Our own reactivity can ruin our relationships. In this session we explore how to work with our own reactivity and to realise they are windows and opportunities for healing. During this session there is a short talk, an exercise on exploring reactivity and a meditation.

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Lesson 10

Relaxing Into Presence - Discovering Wholeness

"What is doing the looking, is what you are looking for." Words from St Francis of Assisi. However, we don't realise this simple but life changing experience. Come along and discover your true nature and give up the endless search for peace, satisfaction and meaning. Otherwise known as your true self. There is a short talk and a guided meditation.

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Recent Reviews

Jeanette

June 11, 2026

This course has been very reaffirming! Conformation that I am and will always be myself. Now that I’m over 70 yrs of age, I only wish I understood Presence of Being when I was much younger. To not let my thoughts carry me away to seeing my life as complicated. There are many friends and family that I observe struggle with life’s complexities. I will share this course with them. THANK YOU for this course! 🙏☺️

Joanna

May 26, 2026

Relaxing into the ocean of presence is a beautiful way to describe this course. Settling in to the body and feeling rather than thinking. It sounds like a good antidote to my restless sometimes manic mind. Just feel. The teacher uses many stories and metaphors to point the way and has an encouraging style of speaking. I will do the course again. My small self and ego does not shift to off easily. It will take a lot of practice and reminding to be more present. This course gives me hope I can learn to be more present.

Michael

May 25, 2026

Thank you for a wonderfully simple and positively impact full course. Thank you for your heart, mind and levity. Sending much love. Michael.

Kathryn

April 11, 2026

Clear & simply wonderful teaching! Rinse & Repeat! So grateful to you. 🙏🙂

Catherine

January 31, 2026

Very insightful! Thank you so much! ❤️

Catrin

January 16, 2026

Than you so much for a great course full of wisdom, common sense and your own valuable experience. You walk the talk - I will listen to it again, happy 2026! ✨🙏

Sam

January 6, 2026

Wonderful course!

Paula

December 25, 2025

I found this a very insightful course. Some days really hit home for me… like an “ah ha” moment. I will rinse and repeat this course because I know each time, the lessons will become more and more meaningful. Thank you!!

Joan

November 26, 2025

This was the best explanation of presence I’ve heard. Thank you.

Francisco

November 17, 2025

So insightful. Thank you!

Spencer

October 11, 2025

The instructor is a bit wordy, saying a lot without saying much of anything at all. This was an okay course for an absolute beginner, with much less value for the experienced practitioner. There were a few very good images to illustrate ideas (E.g., whirlpools in the stream of life, and the blank screen that remains when the movie is over), but they were few and far between. I found myself itching to ge to the point, and wishing this course was 5 episodes rather than ten. A lesson in patience, I suppose.

Kate

October 8, 2025

Thank you SO much. Yes, I found this course insightful ❤️🙏🕊️

Tom

October 5, 2025

Learned a lot from this course. I am repeating it.

Mylrae

September 26, 2025

I will follow your suggestions. Drop in, rinse and repeat. I'll be back! Thank you 😊 🙏

Gesa

September 9, 2025

Insightful and helping journey! Thanks!!!🙏

Allison

September 8, 2025

Every session was a revelation. Can’t wait to start again with Day 1.

Rosemarie

September 1, 2025

I looked forward to each morning to start my day with this course. The presentation was excellent and I found something to work with daily. Thank you.

Jaye

August 29, 2025

Ah. This course doesn’t disappoint. About a year ago I listened to another course by this teacher and I have been practicing ever since.

Julie

June 27, 2025

Thank you Siri

Caron

June 17, 2025

Thank you. I learned so much. I will definitely repeat this course. There is such depth to your teaching. And I love your examples, they clarify your concepts well for me.

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