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Going on Retreat
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events suitable for newcomers |
A retreat is an excellent opportunity to explore meditation, mindfulness and Buddhism in a beautiful environment
away from the stresses and strains of your everyday life. Going on retreat can bring a much needed sense of calm and clarity, as well as a renewed sense of purpose.
On retreat we provide skilled meditation tuition to help you go deeper in meditation and mindfulness. There will be talks on Buddhism, optional Buddhist rituals, and time to make friends and explore the local countryside.
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WEEKEND RETREATS |
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Introductory Weekend Retreats Retreats are a great opportunity to take a break from your usual routine. You can deepen your meditation, cultivate mindfulness, and learn about Buddhism. This weekend retreat is held in our purpose built retreat centre, Vajrasana, with its six acres of gardens, circular meditation room and spacious lounge. All food is vegetarian. Introductory retreats are a chance to live communally for a weekend and be introduced to a Buddhist vision of reality. |
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Jun 13- 15 | Vajrasana | Minibus available | £115/80 | |||
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Aug 8- 10 | Vajrasana | Minibus available | £115/80 | ||||
LONGER RETREATS |
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| FWBO International Retreat FWBO Buddhist Centres from across Europe are joining forces this year in a new venture – the International FWBO Retreat. The event will be an inspiration for someone on their first retreat. Likewise, for those who’ve already been on many retreats, this will be a great opportunity to experience the magic of practising together in large numbers and to experience the greater FWBO Sangha. More info |
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May 22- 26 | Taraloka | See booking form for prices | booking form | ||
| Parent's and Children's Retreat - Living Practice with our Children An opportunity to meditate, with and without children. Reflect on and discuss how to deepen our dharma practise. Make magic and participate in rituals Renew your zest for life. Led by, Suryagupta, Devapriya and Khemajyoti |
May 26- 30 | Vajrasana | £140/105 | Retreat now full. Call LBC on 020 8981 1225 to go on waiting list. |
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| Art and Meditation Retreat - That which from moment to moment is always new This retreat offers the opportunity for practical artwork within the context of meditation, talks and Buddhist ritual. There will be taught sessions and less structured periods when it is possible to develop one's own work. Open to everyone who is familiar with the Mindfulness of Breathing and Metta Bhavna meditation practices. Basic materials supplied. If necessary please bring your own specialist materials and equipment. People with all levels of artistic experience are welcome. Led by Saroja and Padmalila. |
Jul 11-18 | Vajrasana | £295/£210 | booking form | |||
| Mens Retreat in Italy - Insight and the Five Wisdoms An intensive meditation retreat open to all men with at least six months experience of meditation. The retreat will take place in a converted farmhouse and chapel called Casa Della Pace (Place of Peace) amongst the beautiful Umbrian hills. Casa Della Pace is very isolated and surrounded by rolling meadows of wild flowers. It is an idyllic setting to explore meditation and insight. Led by Paramabandhu and Maitreyabandhu |
Jul 31- Aug 9 | Casa Della Pace | £365 (Travel not included) | Retreat nearly full Call centre to inquire about booking | |||
Lesbian Meditation Retreat This is an opportunity for lesbians to share the experience of meditation. We will be living together for a week, with time for both discussion and silence. A chance to take our practice of meditation deeper. Newcomers to meditation are welcome. Led by Subha and Abhayasuri. |
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Aug 1- 8 | Vajrasana | £275/£195 £222/160 camping rate |
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Summer Open Retreat - Summer of Love Led by Maitreyaraja and Saraka |
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Aug 16 - 25 | Vajrasana | £345/240 |
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Women’s Mitra Weekend - Breaking the First Three Fetters A Stream-Entrant is one who has broken the first three of the ten fetters which chain us to the Wheel of Life. This weekend we will explore them in some detail, looking at how we can recognise them in our own lives and reflecting on what we can do to weaken them. Led by Dharmasakhya and Saraka. |
Aug 29- 31 | Vajrasana | Minibus available | £85/£60 | booking form | ||
Winter Retreat Details to be announced |
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Dec 22- Jan 1 | Sibford, Oxfordshire |
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Solitary Retreats |
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Friday to Friday | £125 |
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