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Hell is other people and other stories

Padraig O’Tuama

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Padraig O’Tuama

Pádraig Ó Tuama is a poet with interests in language, violence, power, and religion. He is the host of On Being’s Poetry Unbound and has published volumes of poetry, essays, a memoir and theology. He has two books forthcoming in early 2025: Kitchen Hymns, a volume of original poems (CHEERIO and Copper Canyon Press), and the anthology 44 Poems on Being with Each Other; A Poetry Unbound Collection (Canongate and WW Norton). He lives in Belfast and New York City.

Date

Jun 17 2025

Time

CET
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Location

Online

Conducted via Zoom or live-stream.

The often misunderstood quote from Sartre proposes that for those who insist on isolation, the company of other people indeed, can feel hellish. This talk by Pádraig Ó Tuama will incorporate poetry and narrative about human interconnectivity, tension, electricity, drama and enlivenment.

Padraig O’Tuama

Leader

Padraig O’Tuama

Pádraig Ó Tuama is a poet with interests in language, violence, power, and religion. He is the host of On Being’s Poetry Unbound and has published volumes of poetry, essays, a memoir and theology. He has two books forthcoming in early 2025: Kitchen Hymns, a volume of original poems (CHEERIO and Copper Canyon Press), and the anthology 44 Poems on Being with Each Other; A Poetry Unbound Collection (Canongate and WW Norton). He lives in Belfast and New York City.

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£160
£ 140
  • Register for full series (get 8 talks for the price of 7)
  • Opportunity to meditate at the start of each session
  • Time to interact with the speakers
  • Unlimited access to recordings (single sessions registrations give 1 year access)
  • Registration form at bottom of page
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Q&A with the Speakers

In each talk, you will have the opportunity to ask questions to the speaker

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Access to Recordings

By registering, you'll be given access to the talks' recordings

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Meet Fellow Meditators

Whatever the stage of your journey meet fellow meditators with whom to reflect and share your thoughts about this series in a safe environment

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Meditate Together

We offer the opportunity to meditate together at the start of each session

The prices reflect the need to achieve self sufficiency. Therefore if you’re able to give a little more we would be very grateful. If you need a concession please let us know. We do not turn anybody away for lack of resource.

Padraig O’Tuama

Leader

Padraig O’Tuama

Pádraig Ó Tuama is a poet with interests in language, violence, power, and religion. He is the host of On Being’s Poetry Unbound and has published volumes of poetry, essays, a memoir and theology. He has two books forthcoming in early 2025: Kitchen Hymns, a volume of original poems (CHEERIO and Copper Canyon Press), and the anthology 44 Poems on Being with Each Other; A Poetry Unbound Collection (Canongate and WW Norton). He lives in Belfast and New York City.

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