Each evening’s practice is under the guidance of a facilitator. More experienced Group members take it in turn to facilitate. Each facilitator will guide the evening in a slightly different way but the general format does not change.
| Programme | Action | Pages for further information |
| Inviting the bell of mindfulness | The bell of mindfulness | |
| Introduction by facilitator | Welcomes everyone and invites them to introduce themselves | Bowing |
| Chanting | The Group chants “Om” | The sacred chant of “Om” |
| Guided meditation | A volunteer leads the Group in a guided meditation | Guided meditation |
| Walking meditation | If indoors the Group walks in a circle. If outdoors, less formally. | Walking meditation |
| Silent meditation | The Group meditates seated in silence | Silent meditation |
| Dharma lesson | The Group reads from a Dharma book | |
| Sharing | The Group engages in mindful speaking and mindful listening | Mindful speaking and listening |
| Announcements and call for volunteers | The facilitator makes arrangements for the following weeks and refers to the Dana basket | |
| Formal end to the evening’s practice | The Group bows to one another and to Thich Nhat Hanh as a representative of all our spiritual teachers. |