Smritiratna

On this retreat we will be arousing the heart of wisdom and compassion through the practice of Tonglen. This is a simple and effective way to cultivate love and compassion towards ourselves and others amidst the challenges of everyday life. The retreat is an introduction to the 7-point mind training. This profound teaching integrates mindfulness, reflection, sadhana and the qualities of the four brahma viharas into a comprehensive approach for awakening the Bodhicitta. The retreat will include puja and ritual with supportive silence and meditation reviews.

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.

For more information, please read the retreat information sheet.

These retreats combine 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, please read the retreat information sheet.

Here is mindfulness in its original Buddhist context. This retreat invites us to take the Buddha's ancient path from simple mindfulness through meditation into a new wisdom. The meaning of his teachings can only be revealed by serene contemplation of direct experience. Here is an opportunity to understand.

For more information, please read the retreat information sheet.
 

In the silence of a starlit winter's night, seeing a leaf jewelled with ice crystals, suddenly you're standing in the midst of wonder, as if somehow you just stepped through a gateway into another realm. Can you recall experiences like that? On this meditation retreat there'll be no fancy new techniques but ideal conditions in which to practise what you already know - mindfulness, metta, devotion, they are all gateways if only we can free ourselves from distraction and practise wholeheartedly.

These retreats combine 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

Here is mindfulness in its original Buddhist context. This retreat invites us to take the Buddha's ancient path from simple mindfulness through meditation into a new wisdom. The meaning of his teachings can only be revealed by serene contemplation of direct experience. Here is an opportunity to understand.

For more information, please take a look here

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

Explore meditation as a practice of experiential inquiry, grounded in the body, and opening towards the insights pointed out by the Buddha.

Viveka teaches and embodies a curious and receptive way of being as a direct approach to the truth of how things really are. 

Small group inquiry dialogues and individual meditation reviews will complement the meditation practice.