Friday, 17 February 2023 to Friday, 24 February 2023 2023
In Buddhism, the four love meditations are known as the brahma vihāras or ‘sublime abidings’. These meditations cultivate kindness (mettā bhāvanā), compassion (karunā bhāvanā), appreciative joy (muditā bhāvanā) and serenity (upekkhā bhāvanā). In a way they are a meditative preparation for real life - our encounters with real human beings in the midst of their joys and sorrows.
Friday, 18 February 2022 to Friday, 25 February 2022 2022
We live, it seems, in increasingly troubled times. Yet if we fall prey to fear, hatred, blame and conflict, things only get worse. Somehow we need the resources to find our feet, rise up and meet the challenges we face with courage and confidence, with strength and dignity, with creativity and compassion, with wisdom and the harmonising speech that builds concord and co-operation.
Wednesday, 10 March 2021 2021
Facets of Freedom - The Wisdom Mandala of the Five Buddhas
March 10th 2021 10.15 - 13.00 (GMT)
You're welcome to join Sraddhadharani online for the March half-day retreat. We'll spend the morning exploring the theme through the practice of meditation, a short talk and small group reflections.
Friday, 17 March 2023 to Sunday, 19 March 2023 2023
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 grounding in the basic principles of Buddhism. They are an ideal situation in which to take a fresh look at yourself and your life.
For more information read the retreat information sheet.
Friday, 11 November 2022 to Friday, 18 November 2022 2022
For this retreat we will be exploring some of the core principles of Buddhism and meditation. In particular, how the Buddha’s clarity on the human condition can bring more meaning, richness and purpose to our lives. The teaching will seek to keep things simple and direct, so practical and relevant to the challenges of modern life in the west.
Friday, 17 June 2022 to Sunday, 19 June 2022 2022
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 grounding in the basic principles of Buddhism. They are an ideal situation in which to take a fresh look at yourself and your life.
For more information read the retreat information sheet.
Friday, 9 June 2023 to Friday, 16 June 2023 2023
These retreats combine introductory meditation teaching with a blend of traditional yoga and contemporary approaches to embodied movement. This playful synthesis of body based approaches to wellbeing (through meditation and movement) in the peaceful and beautiful environment of the retreat can help restore physical and mental vitality and balance in our lives.
Friday, 13 January 2023 to Friday, 20 January 2023 2023
Buddhism is not about beliefs, it’s about the way we live our lives. On this retreat we will explore traditional Buddhist teachings and meditation practices and see how they apply directly to our body, heart and mind.
Wednesday, 13 October 2021 2021
Wednesday 13th October 2021: 10.15 - 13.00 (GMT)
A Thousand Ways to Kneel and Kiss the Ground
'Let the beauty we love be what we do,
There are a thousand ways to kneel and kiss the ground' - Rumi
Friday, 7 May 2021 to Friday, 14 May 2021 2021
Nature is for many of us an important 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 read the retreat information sheet.
