Amitabha

Download the Spring 2012 programme (PDF)

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.

We also have two comfortable solitary retreat huts available at Vajrasana.

Newcomers - open to all, but specifically aimed at beginners
Going Deeper - for regulars, Mitras and those who have asked for ordination
Mandala - open to all.

More about retreats
see pics of Vajrasana retreat centre

 
WEEKEND RETREATS
 
  The Gift of Attention: Introductory Weekends
Learn two fundamental and transformative meditation practices, while living communally.
More info
Newcomers
10- 12 Feb
Minibus full
More info
£130/95

8 spaces for men.
Full for women. Call 0208 709 9987 to book

Newcomers
23- 25 Mar
Minibus 8 places
More info
£130/95
Newcomers
11- 13 May
Minibus 13 places
More info
£130/95
Newcomers
1- 3 Jun
Minibus 13 places
More info
£130/95
Newcomers
21- 23 Sep
Minibus 13 places
More info
£130/95
Newcomers
19- 21 Oct
Minibus 13 places
More info
£130/95
Newcomers
23- 25 Nov
Minibus 13 places
More info
£130/95
 

A Circle of Fire, Spiritual Death in Spiritual Life
Led by Jnanavaca and Shubha. For men and women.

More details to follow

Going Deeper
17-19 Feb
Minibus full
More info
£130/£95

Event full - please
email
or call 0208 709 9987 for waiting list

 

Weekend Retreat for Women Who Have Asked for Ordination
Led by Prajnadevi and team.
More details to follow

Going Deeper
24-26 Feb
Minibus 6 places
More info
£130/£95
 

MBCT/MBRP Breathing Space Retreat
Introduction or refresher to Mindfulness Based Approaches for depression and addiction.
More info

Suitable for newcomers and people who have attended a Breathing Space course.
9-11 Mar
Transportation is provided for all and included in the price.
£135/£100
nearly full - please
email
or call 0208 709 9987 for waiting list
 

Women's Weekend Retreat
Led by the Women’s Class Team, and open to all women who know the basic Triratna practices.
More info

Going Deeper
16-18 Mar
Minibus 10 places
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£130/£95
 

Gardening Weekend Retreat
Cultivating and nourishing the trees, plants and shrubs of Vajrasana, as well as the mind.
. More info

Mandala
20-22 Apr
Minibus 7 places
More info
£70/45
Mandala
29 Jun- 1 Jul
Minibus 11 places
More info
£70/45
Mandala
7- 9 Sep
Minibus 12 places
More info
£70/45
 

Women Mitra Weekend

More details to follow

Going Deeper
12- 14 Oct
Minibus 7 places
More info
£130/95
  Regulars' Weekend

More details to follow

Going Deeper
16- 18 Nov
Minibus 12 places
More info
£130/95


LONGER RETREATS
 

Men’s Aikido & Meditation Retreat
Explore mindfulness of body movement with the physical equivalent of empathy.
More info

Going Deeper
26- 30 Mar
No minibus
£200/£160
 

Spring Open Retreat: Reactive Mind, Creative Mind
What is mind? What is consciousness? How does it determine experience?

More info

Newcomers
6- 15 Apr
No minibus
Residential £395/£280

Camping £340/£245

5 places
book here
 

Working Mind Working Heart
Working harmoniously together to keep our retreat Centre, Vajrasana beautiful
.
More info

Going Deeper
22-27 Apr
Transport included
£70 (inc. transport from the LBC).
5 places
book here
Going Deeper
9- 14 Sep
Transport included
£70 (inc. transport from the LBC).
9 places
book here
 

Triratna International Retreat 2012: Imagining the Buddha
Making the Buddha more alive, real, and vivid in our imaginations.
More info

Going Deeper
1- 5 Jun
 

Parents' and Children's Retreat
Limited places, please phone the LBC to express an interest in booking

More info

Going Deeper
4- 8 Jun
No minibus
Adult £165/£120
child £42
email or call 0208 709 9987 to express an interest
 

The Art of Awareness: Ways of Seeing
Meditation, Dharma study, discussion and drawing.

More info

Going Deeper
15- 22 Jun
No minibus
Residential £330/£230
Camping £260/£200
5 places
book here
 

Men's Intensive Meditation Retreat
For those with at least 6 months’ experience of regular meditation practice.
More info

Going Deeper
13- 22 Jul
No minibus
Residential £395/£280
Camping £340/£245
4 places
book here
 

Women's Intensive Meditation Retreat
For those with at least 6 months’ experience of regular meditation practice.
More info

Going Deeper
3- 12 Aug
No minibus
Residential £395/£280
Camping £340/£245
nearly full - please
email
or call 0208 709 9987 for waiting list
 

Summer Open Retreat
An introductory retreat for complete newcomers and those in their first years of practice.
More info

Newcomers
18- 27 Aug
No minibus
Residential £395/£280

Camping £340/£245

6 places
book here
 

Sunday School Retreat
Limited places, please phone the LBC to express an interest in booking

More info

Going Deeper
29 Oct- 2 Nov
No minibus
Adult £165/£120
child £42
email or call 0208 709 9987 to express an interest
 

The Devotional Heart
Suitable for those who knows both practices and is willing to explore and engage with chanting and puja
.
More info

Going Deeper
18- 23 Nov
No minibus
£200/£160
 

Winter Retreat
One of our most popular and inspiring events of the year.

More info

Newcomers
22 Dec- 1 Jan
10 days £350/£450

1st 5 days
£250/£200

2nd 5 days
£250/£200
 

Christmas and New Year Mandala Retreat
Spend deep mid-winter in the midst of the Triratna Sangha.

More info

Going Deeper
22 Dec- 1 Jan
No minibus
10 days £350/£450

1st 5 days
£250/£200

2nd 5 days
£250/£200
 
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

For experienced meditators only
Friday to
Friday
£170/£140
Book online,
call 0208 709 9986 or email


Retreats at other centres