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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	events suitable for newcomers		events suitable for regular meditators

WEEKEND RETREATS
Cultivating Insight Weekend Going deeper with the themes, qualities and methods explored in the Cultivating Insight course. More info		18- 19 Jul	LBC		<%response.write minibusPlaces("EVT01538","Minibus % places","Minibus full","No minibus","")%>	£44/£34	<%response.write freePlaces("EVT01538",3,"% places book here","nearly full Please call Sanghadasa on 0208 70 999 77 to book","event full","book here")%>
Introductory Weekend Retreat Learn about meditation and Buddhism at the LBC's beautiful retreat centre in Suffolk. More info		24- 26 Jul	Vajrasana		<%response.write minibusPlaces("EVT01484","Minibus % places","Minibus full","No minibus","")%>	£120/85	<%response.write freePlacesByGender("EVT01484","Men %M Women %W book here",3,"% places","please call Sanghadasa on 0208 709 9977 to book","full - call reception for waiting list","retreat full - call reception for waiting list","book here")%>
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LONGER RETREATS
Art and Meditation Retreat An opportunity to create artwork within the context of meditation, talks and Buddhist ritual. More info		10- 17 Jul		Vajrasana	Minibus available	£310/220	<%response.write freePlaces("EVT01483",3,"% places book here","nearly full Please call Sanghadasa on 0208 70 999 77 to book","event full","book here")%>
Meditation Retreat for Lesbians Finding a place of balance and stillness within ourselves and in relation to others in the world. More info		7- 14 Aug		Vajrasana	More info	Residential £290/200 Camping £230/170	<%response.write freePlaces("EVT01485",3,"% places book here","nearly full Please call Sanghadasa on 0208 70 999 77 to book","event full","book here")%>
Men's Intensive Meditation Retreat In the stunningly beautiful Umbrian hills of Italy. More info		20- 29 Aug		Casa della Pace	Travel info	£395	<%response.write freePlaces("EVT01509",3,"% places book here","nearly full Please call Sanghadasa on 0208 70 999 77 to book","event full","book here")%>
Summer Open Retreat The Quest for Enlightenment - exploring the Buddha's life-story and his search for truth. More info		22- 31 Aug		Vajrasana	Minibus pickup from Stowmarket station	Residential £360/250 Camping £310/220	<%response.write freePlaces("EVT01540",3,"% places book here","nearly full Please call Sanghadasa on 0208 70 999 77 to book","event full","book here")%>
Women's Intensive Meditation Retreat In the stunningly beautiful Umbrian hills of Italy. More info		1- 10 Sep		Casa della Pace	Travel info	£395	<%response.write freePlaces("EVT01530",3,"% places book here","nearly full Please call Sanghadasa on 0208 70 999 77 to book","event full","book here")%>
Winter Retreat Our biggest retreat over Christmas and new year. More info		22 Dec- 1 Jan		Sibford, Oxfordshire	Minibus pickup from Banbury station	Cost information	Not yet bookable
New Year Retreat Further details to be announced		28 Dec- 1 Jan		Vajrasana	Further details to be announced
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Solitary Retreats
Solitary Retreat Huts The LBC has two comfortable solitary retreat huts at Vajrasana in the Suffolk countryside. More info		Friday to Friday		Vajrasana	£130	Contact the Centre to book on 0845 458 4716 or email solitaries@lbc.org.uk
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