Going on Retreat
A retreat is a chance to live in a way far removed from television, tube stations, stress and city-strife. It is an opportunity to relax, refresh, inspire and perhaps challenge yourself. For some it is a get-away from the business of modern life, for others it is a life-changing experience they never forget. A retreat is also a good way to meet new friends. You can deepen your meditation, cultivate mindfulness, and learn about Buddhism.
Retreats are held at our purpose built retreat centre,Vajrasana in the beautiful Suffolk countryside. There are six acres of gardens, a circular meditation room and a newly-finished and spacious lounge. All food is vegetarian.
More about retreats
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WEEKEND RETREATS |
The Mirror of Truth
Reflection on our understanding of the Dharma, with time and space to digest what we hear and emotionally connect with it. More info
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Women
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3- 5 Sep |
Vajrasana |
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£112/82 |
book here |
Cultivating Life: Gardening Weekend
A weekend in the Vajrasana gardens cultivating the plants as well as the mind.
More info
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10- 12 Sep |
Vajrasana |
Minibus full
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nearly full Please call Canute on 0208 709 9987 to book
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The Gift of attention: Introductory Weekends
A great opportunity to take a break from your usual routine and learn to meditate.
More info
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24- 26 Sep |
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Minibus 9 places
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£122/87 |
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22- 24 Oct |
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Minibus 8 places
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£122/87 |
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26- 28 Nov |
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Minibus 13 places
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£122/87 |
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Exploring Reality: Regulars' Weekend
Reality is calling out to you to meet it more fully, by opening both heart and mind and noticing what is most true.
More info
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15- 17 Oct |
Vajrasana |
Minibus 5 places
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LONGER RETREATS |
Working Mind Working Heart
Working harmoniously together to keep Vajrasana beautiful, with study, talks on Buddhism and meditation.
More info
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10- 15 Oct |
Vajrasana |
Transport from LBC |
£62 inc. transport |
9 places book here |
Exploring the Five Prajnas
Exploring the qualities of Enlightenment by evoking the five Buddhas in female form using mantra, ritual and image. More info to follow. |
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17- 22 Oct |
Vajrasana |
Minibus 12 places |
£100 |
book here |
The Winter Retreat - Visions of Enlightenment
One of our most popular and inspiring events of the year.
More info
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22 Dec - 1 Jan |
Sibford, Oxfordshire |
Transport details |
Cost info |
book here |
New Year Mandala Retreat
See in the New Year with the Sangha, exploring the beautifully rich world of the Mandala.
Led by Nandaketu.
More info to follow.
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27 Dec- 1 Jan |
Vajrasana |
No minibus |
£240/£175 |
book here |
Solitary Retreats |
Solitary Retreat Huts
The LBC has two comfortable solitary retreat huts at our retreat centre, Vajrasana in the beautiful Suffolk countryside.
More info
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Friday to Friday |
Vajrasana |
£135 per week
(£140
from 2011)
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call 0208 709 9986 or email
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