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.

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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	Women M / GFR	3- 5 Sep	Vajrasana		£112/82	book here
Cultivating Life: Gardening Weekend A weekend in the Vajrasana gardens cultivating the plants as well as the mind. More info	O	10- 12 Sep	Vajrasana	Minibus full	£56/36	nearly full Please call Canute on 0208 709 9987 to book
The Gift of attention: Introductory Weekends A great opportunity to take a break from your usual routine and learn to meditate. More info	N	24- 26 Sep	Vajrasana	Minibus 9 places	£122/87	book here
	N	22- 24 Oct	Vajrasana	Minibus 8 places	£122/87	book here
	N	26- 28 Nov	Vajrasana	Minibus 13 places	£122/87	book here
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	R	15- 17 Oct	Vajrasana	Minibus 5 places	£112/82	book here
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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	R	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.	R	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	O	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.	R	27 Dec- 1 Jan	Vajrasana	No minibus	£240/£175	book here

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