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.
Friday, 21 August 2015 to Friday, 28 August 2015 2015
These retreats are an ideal first regulars retreat. They take successful themes from our introductory programme but gently introduce more silence, meditation and a stronger Buddhist context through teachings and Buddhist ritual (including 7-fold Puja). They are 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.
Friday, 31 July 2015 to Friday, 7 August 2015 2015
Nature is for many of us a vital source of spiritual nourishment in an increasingly busy world. On these retreats 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.
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Friday, 19 June 2015 to Friday, 26 June 2015 2015
This retreat is an ideal first regulars retreat. It takes successful themes from our introductory programme but gently introduce more silence, meditation and a stronger Buddhist context through teachings and Buddhist ritual (including 7-fold puja).
They are open to anyone who has done an introductory retreat or has been attending a local Triratna centre and is looking to take their practice deeper.
Friday, 24 April 2015 to Friday, 1 May 2015 2015
Bodywork and energy work can deepen and transform our meditation practice as we relax and let go to the truth of the body. Diana Barnard will teach basic Shiatsu techniques combined with daily Qigong enabling us to safely give and receive healing touch experiencing the different energies and qualities of the traditional five elements of Chinese medicine.
Friday, 10 April 2015 to Friday, 17 April 2015 2015
A retreat exploring photography which will ground you in the skills required to improve your photography within the wider context of learning meditation. No experience of photography is necessary.
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Friday, 6 February 2015 to Sunday, 8 February 2015 2015
These retreats provide an excellent short introduction to both meditation and Buddhism. They will introduce you to two simple traditional meditation practices and give you a grounding in the basic principles of Buddhism. They are an ideal situation in which to take a fresh look at yourself and your life.
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Friday, 24 October 2014 to Friday, 31 October 2014 2014
We’re very attached to the notion that our lives ‘should’ be useful, purposeful and meaningful. Yet ultimately these are just figments of the human mind.
The ‘mandala of uselessness’ is simply being: being what we really are, inseparable from nature itself which is undivided and ungraspable.
‘You don’t have to justify your existence by doing things which are useful’- Sangharakshita
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Friday, 26 September 2014 to Friday, 3 October 2014 2014
With minimal technical input this retreat will focus on photography and meditation as ways into experiencing a sense of Simply Being in the Landscape.
No experience of photography is necessary. Any camera is acceptable, and digital is preferable.
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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.
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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.
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