Srisambhava

The retreat will draw on the inspiration of Padmasambhava, Tantric Guru, who was invited to Tibet to transform the deeper, more unruly forces of the mind.  Through meditation, silence and ritual we will explore the ‘Heart of Awakening’ practice which he taught.

These retreats are especially for people who are already practicing within the context of the Triratna Buddhist Community. Previous experience of the Mindfulness of Breathing and Metta Bhavana meditations and of the 7-fold Puja will be assumed.

When we turn toward our experience, with compassionate curiosity, we have access to a deeper, more bodily knowing that can bring healing and freedom.  Combining Focusing with meditation and ritual we will explore the body, not just as a foundation for practice but as a source of inspiration and on-going teaching.  Suitable for newcomers to Focusing. 

These retreats are suitable for people who have been on retreat before and who have a regular meditation practice.  They are more intensive than introductory retreats.

The retreat will draw on the inspiration of Padmasambhava, Tantric Guru, who was invited to Tibet to transform the deeper, more unruly forces of the mind.  Through meditation, silence and ritual we will explore the ‘Heart of Awakening’ practice which he taught.

For more information, read the retreat information sheet. 

When we turn toward our experience, with compassionate curiosity, we have access to a deeper, more bodily knowing that can bring healing and freedom.  Combining Focusing with meditation and ritual we will explore the body, not just as a foundation for practice but as a source of inspiration and on-going teaching.  Suitable for newcomers to Focusing. 

For more information please read the retreat information sheet.

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.

Working from a foundation of body awareness, ritual, poetry and silence we will be practicing an integrated approach to Formless Meditation. We will draw on the inspiration of Padmasambhava to form an alchemical container for our meditation practice - an invitation to engage the whole of ourselves in our spiritual journey. 

Suitable for those with at least one year of regular meditation practice.

When we turn toward our experience, with compassionate curiosity, we have access to a deeper, more bodily knowing that can bring healing and freedom. Focusing is just this profound and simple practice. Combining focusing with meditation and ritual we will explore the body, not just as a foundation for practice but as a source of inspiration and on-going teaching. Suitable for newcomers to focusing. 

Working from a foundation of body awareness, ritual, poetry and silence we will be practicing an integrated approach to Formless Meditation.  We will draw on the inspiration of Padmasambhava to form an alchemical container for our meditation practice - an invitation to engage the whole of ourselves in our spiritual journey. 

Suitable for those with at least one year of regular meditation practice.

Working from a foundation of body awareness, ritual, poetry and silence we will be practicing an integrated approach to Formless Meditation. 

We will draw on the inspiration of Padmasambhava to form an alchemical container for our meditation practice - an invitation to engage the whole of ourselves in our spiritual journey. 

Suitable for those with at least one year of regular meditation practice.

Led by Srisambhava, Vimilachitta, with Atula.

The gentle yet powerful practice of Focusing takes us beneath our usual stories and self analysis to a place that knows its own way to healing and wholeness. On this retreat we will combine Focusing with meditation and simple Buddhist ritual, journeying to find our own wisdom. Suitable for newcomers to both focusing and meditation.