Retreats are a way of stepping away from our busy, daily life and reducing our distractions so that we can focus on our meditations. This can just be for half a day, one day, a weekend, or longer if you have the time.
On meditation retreat we stop all forms of business and extraneous activities in order to emphasize a particular spiritual practice.
Our meditation retreats are presented in three categories, depending on experience and necessary experience.
Vajrasattva Retreat
***NEW DATE*** Sun 20 Oct, 10am-3:30pm with Gen Chogma
Buddha taught many different methods to purify non virtuous actions, downfalls and broken commitments but the supreme method is the practice of meditation and recitation of Vajrasattva. This practice is the scientific method to purify our mind and to transform our mind from an impure mind into a pure mind using ‘Tantric technology’. This retreat provides an opportunity to learn and gain deep experience of this important spiritual practice.
There are 3 retreat sessions:
10-11:15am, 12-1:15pm, 2:15-3:30pm
We will also have chanted prayers WFJ with tsog 4-5pm (free)
£5 per session or £15 for the day
This retreat is free (and live streamed) for Monthly Members.
No lunch provided but as we’re very close to the town centre there are lots of places nearby to get something to eat.
Medicine Buddha Prayer Retreat
Sun 17 Nov
Sessions between 10am – 4pm (bring-&-share-lunch)
When the world is pervaded entirely by problems and dangers due to uncontrolled minds and inappropriate actions, one of the most important practices is that of Medicine Buddha.
This retreat follows on from the Medicine Buddha Blessing Empowerment and teachings on Sat 16 Nov. You don’t have to attend the Saturday in order to attend this retreat but it would be recommended.
£5 per session or £15 for the day
This retreat is free (and live streamed) for Monthly Members.
Guru Yoga & Mandala Offerings Retreat
Sun 8 Dec, 9am-3pm
Accumulate powerful positive energy or merit in our mind and receive the blessings of all Buddhas through our Spiritual Guide.
Sessions: 9-10:30am, 11am-12:30pm, 1:30-3pm
£5 per session or £15 for the day
This retreat is free (and live streamed) for Monthly Members.
Please note: this retreat is unguided. If you are unfamiliar with the practice of mandala offerings we suggest you attend the course on Sat 7 Dec.