Chris Whittington is the founder of the School of Contemplative Life. He was introduced to meditation and contemplative life at the age of 19 during a period of formation at the Benedictine monastery of Prinknash Abbey, after which he studied at the Dalai Lama’s monastery in India. Chris regularly delivers talks, workshops and retreats across the UK and has introduced contemplative practices to the leaders and staff of hundreds of schools and not-for-profit organisations.