Amoghavira

Amoghavira first encountered Buddhism in 1979 while struggling through a mathematics degree at Glasgow University. Ordained into the Western Buddhist Order in 1982 he then started working at the Glasgow Buddhist Centre. 

He worked for 2 years at the Sydney Buddhist Centre in Australia from 1988, and on his way back to Britain in 1990, spent 3 months in Kathmandu helping run meditation and Buddhism course there. Falling in love with Nepal, he’s been a regular visitor there ever since.

In 1996, he moved to Dhanakosa to help with retreat leading here, which he’s been doing ever since. He loves being in the mountains and this has led to a passion for landscape photography and he now lives in the village of Callander, about 15 miles from Dhanakosa.

going deeper: awakening to reality

Friday, 12 September 2014 to Friday, 19 September 2014 2014

An ideal first regulars retreat. Continued exploration of meditation and Buddhism, introducing more silence, meditation and a stronger Buddhist context through teachings and Buddhist ritual (including 7-fold Puja), then our introductory retreats.

Open to anyone who has done an introductory retreat or has been attending a local centre and is looking to take their practice a bit deeper.

 

For more information please take a look here

 

Booking Fee: 
£75.00

yoga and meditation

Friday, 8 August 2014 to Friday, 15 August 2014 2014

This retreat combines introductory meditation teaching with yoga. The supportive atmosphere of the retreat allows us to develop and deepen both practices, and understand how the two augment each other.

Both meditation and yoga teaching will be from first principles and will be suitable for complete beginners.

 

For more information take a look here

Booking Fee: 
£75.00

Hillwalking and meditation: Walking, Mountains and Meditation

Friday, 25 July 2014 to Friday, 1 August 2014 2014

Nature is for many of us a vital source of spiritual nourishment in an increasingly busy world.  On this retreat we will combine traditional Buddhist teachings with the simple practice of spending time walking in the rich and beautiful landscapes that surround Dhanakosa. 

Guided walk options will be available to suit all levels of fitness.

See also going deeper: hillwalking.

 

For more information please take a look here

Booking Fee: 
£75.00

hillwalking and meditation: Walking, Mountains and Meditation

Friday, 4 July 2014 to Friday, 11 July 2014 2014

Nature is for many of us a vital source of spiritual nourishment in an increasingly busy world.  On this retreat we will combine traditional Buddhist teachings with the simple practice of spending time walking in the rich and beautiful landscapes that surround Dhanakosa. 

Guided walk options will be available to suit all levels of fitness.

See also going deeper:hillwalking

 

For more information, take a look here

Booking Fee: 
£75.00

Going Deeper: Hillwalking

Friday, 13 June 2014 to Friday, 20 June 2014 2014

An ideal first regulars retreat. Enjoy the simple practice of spending time walking in the rich and beautiful landscapes that surround Dhanakosa, while being gently introduced to more silence, meditation and a stronger Buddhist context through teachings and Buddhist ritual (including 7-fold Puja), then our introductory retreats.

Guided walk options will be available to suit all levels of fitness. Open to anyone who has done an introductory retreat or has been attending a local centre and is looking to take their practice a bit deeper.

 

Booking Fee: 
£75.00

going deeper with yoga

Friday, 23 May 2014 to Friday, 30 May 2014 2014

This retreat is an ideal first regulars retreat. Yoga teachings open to all levels, and gently introduces more silence, meditation and a stronger Buddhist context through teachings and Buddhist ritual (including 7-fold Puja).

Open to anyone who has done an introductory retreat or has been attending a local centre and is looking to take their practice a bit deeper.

Yoga led by Jenny Livingstone and Clare Stephen.

 

For more information, take a look here

Booking Fee: 
£75.00