Into the quiet
An evening of music, poetry and meditation with Henry Shukman and Justin Adams
Myddelton Square, London, UK
Friday, 14 August 2026
7pm-9:30pm BST
In Person
This special event will explore music of the desert, poetry of the heart and the wisdom of stillness.
We’ll offer a rare opportunity to experience the coming together of gorgeous contemplative guitar music from Justin Adams, a world-renowned musician, with Henry’s heartfelt poetry and zen teaching, to carry us into the depths of meditative quiet.
Justin Adams and Henry are old friends with a shared interest in contemplation and the arts that grow from it and express it. Together their offerings will create an evening of wonder, inspiration and stillness, supported by an intimate gathering of meditation, music and quiet.
What to expect at a music and meditation evening
This event is a coming together of poetry, music and meditation. We will follow a journey of stirring guitar music and heartfelt poetry into the heart of contemplative silence — the stillness that lies just behind words and melody, and is their true source.
In the course of the evening, we will gather for an experience of stillness, beauty and wisdom, all in the inspiring setting of St Mark’s Church, Islington, in the heart of London.
Here’s what students have said about Henry’s teaching
An evening of meditation and music in London
£55
- Guided meditations, dharma talks, and poetry to help deepen your practice
- Live Q&A time with Henry
- Subscribers of The Way enjoy a 20% discount on all live events. Check your email for your special discount code. For any questions, email info@thewayapp.com
About your teachers
Henry Shukman
Henry Shukman is an award-winning poet, author of the zen memoir One Blade of Grass and a teacher of zen dharma. He is co-founder of the meditation app The Way, and his poems have appeared in the New Yorker, Times and Guardian.
Justin Adams
Justin Adams is a renowned guitarist, has played with Sinead O’Connor, Robert Plant and Brian Eno, and produced two albums for desert blues band Tinariwen. His soulful guitar work is steeped in the contemplative traditions of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern music.
Event Details
Cost: £55
Dates: Friday, 14 August 2026
Time: 7pm–9:30pm BST
Where: St Marks Church, Myddelton Square, London EC1R 1XX, United Kingdom
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Questions?
If you have any questions about this retreat, please contact info@thewayapp.com.
We’re happy to assist and look forward to having you join us!
