What to Bring
You will need to bring toiletries, a towel and comfortable clothes to meditate in and a note book and pen to keep a meditation journal. There will be yoga sessions on the retreat and you will need clothes for these if you’d like to participate in them. If you have your own yoga mat and belt then please bring these along. The countryside around where we will be staying is beautiful – so you’ll need suitable clothing for going on walks and maybe some boots.
A swimming pool may be open for retreatants on some of the days of the retreat so bring a swimming costume if you would like to swim on those days.
Payment
- Deposits are not refundable.
- Full payment must be received by Friday 21st December. Cheques should be made payable to the ‘London Buddhist Centre’.
- Balance payments can be made on the website. Please be careful choosing the correct amount, as there will be several different balance amount options.
- Refunds will not be made if you decide to leave the retreat earlier than planned.
* As stated above, communal living is an important part of the ethos of the retreat, but if you require a single room for medical reasons, or you are a particularly heavy snorer, there are a very limited number of single rooms available. To request a single room please e-mail Andy at andy@lbc.org.uk
If you have any queries about your booking please or any special dietary needs contact Sanghadasa on 0208 70 999 77 or e-mail him at sanghadasa@lbc.org.uk
Retreat Reunion
There will be a reunion for all the retreatants at the London Buddhist Centre on Sunday 25th of January, from 10am to 5pm, which you are very welcome to come to. There will be no charge for this reunion, but please bring a vegetarian lunch to share.
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Travel
By car
Leave the M40 at Junction 11, at the roundabout take the exit onto A361 (Banbury). Proceed straight over the next two roundabouts and at the third take the first exit onto A361. Continue on this road until you reach Banbury Cross. At Banbury Cross take the third exit onto B4035 singposted to Shipton-on-Stour. At the roundabout take the second exit and continue along B4035 through Broughton, Tadmarton and Swalcliffe for approximately 6 miles. At the top of the hill after Swalcliffe turn left at the signpost for Sibford School. In the centre of Sibford Ferris turn left up the main school drive.
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By Train
There will be a minibus meeting the following trains at Banbury Station:-
Monday 22nd December
Leaving London Marylebone…………….13.50…………Arriving Banbury……………….14.56
Leaving London Marylebone…………….14.50…………Arriving Banbury……………….15.56
Leaving London Marylebone…………….16.00…………Arriving Banbury……………….17.03
Saturday 27th December
Leaving London Marylebone…………….13.50…………Arriving Banbury……………….14.58
Leaving London Marylebone…………….14.50…………Arriving Banbury……………….15.57
Leaving London Marylebone…………….15.50…………Arriving Banbury……………….16.57
Train times correct at time of writing. National Rail Enquires
If you are arriving at a different time then taxis are available from Castle Cars (01295-264774) who are very near to the station. The taxi fare from Banbury Station to Sibford School is approximately £13 and the journey takes about 20 minutes.
Coach
If you want to travel by coach, National Express have several coaches leaving from London Victoria arriving at Bridge Street in Banbury, a short walk away from the train station, from where you can catch the minibus at the times shown above.
Lift Sharing
If you are driving and would like to offer a lift to fellow retreatants, or you would like a lift, you might like to use Freewheelers. This is a good way to share travel costs, meet other retreatants and reduce traffic. It is completely free to use. All you need to do is register with your name and e-mail address. ‘Meeting the Buddhas’ has been set up as an event on the site, and you can post requests or offers of lifts on there. (The Events page takes a few moments to load).
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Location The address is: Sibford School, Sibford Ferris, Near Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX15 5QL. The emergency contact telephone number is: 01295 781215 (please ask friends and family to avoid calling you unless it is very important).
Dates and Times
The full retreat runs from Monday 22nd December to Thursday 1st January. If you are attending the first half only please arrive on Monday 22nd. If you are attending the second half only, please arrive on Saturday 27th. Whichever day you are arriving please try to be there in good time for the evening meal at 6:00pm – preferably at least an hour or so before the meal. If you intend to arrive after 6:00pm then please let us know in advance so that a meal can be saved for you. On the day of departure you will be leaving around midday. |
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