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.
Please Note: Retreats are in-person only.
Countryside Weekend Retreat
Fri 24th – Sun 26th Apr
at Madhyamaka KMC, Pocklington (near York)
Do you feel the need for a true break — one that restores both body and mind? Do you need space to reset emotionally and spiritually? Treat yourself to a guided meditation retreat in the peaceful surroundings of the Yorkshire countryside — a weekend designed to leave you refreshed, rejuvenated, and inspired.
In the sessions we’ll be getting to know the nature of our mind in meditation. Each session will also include a short teaching and the Saturday afternoon session includes time for discussion and questions.
Between sessions, take time to unwind — stroll through beautiful grounds, relax in the cozy lounge, or connect with like-minded people over a coffee in the café. Whether you’re looking for quiet reflection or warm conversation, there’s something here for everyone.
What’s Included:
• Guided meditations and teachings
• Time for rest, nature, and connection with like-minded people
• Delicious vegetarian meals
• A supportive and peaceful environment
Come as you are, and leave renewed — with actual experience of inner peace.
Suitable for all levels of experience, including beginners.
Offering Our Faith Retreat
Thu 4th Jun
Celebrating Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
A special day of retreat at Atisha KMC
Every day we remember the extraordinary kindness of Venerable Geshe-la, our root Guru and Founder of the New Kadampa Tradition.
But on the auspicious day June 4th, which is both Turning the Wheel of Dharma day and Venerable Geshe-la’s birthday, at Kadampa centres around the world, with minds of rejoicing and gratitude, we offer him our faith through using the special prayer Request to the Holy Spiritual Guide Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso from his Faithful Disciples and collecting our Guru’s name mantra in a one-day retreat.
The sadhana or prayer booklet used for this day will be Hundreds of Deities of the Joyful Land according to Highest Yoga Tantra
Available at Atisha KMC and in the Tharpa Bookstore Online
Everyone is welcome to attend this retreat – please note that it is not guided.