Dhanakosa | Buddhist, Meditation, Yoga Retreat Centre

Retreat Calendar

2022
May
20 May - 27 May	Less than 10 spaces	Going deeper - awake in the wild Led by Amoghavira, Moksadhi, Diana Barnard	going deeper going deeper An ideal first regulars retreat. These retreats take themes from our introductory programme and introduce a stronger Buddhist context through meditation, teachings, up to 3 days of silence, ritual and chanting. Open to anyone who has done an introductory retreat or has been attending a local Buddhist centre, is familiar with Buddhist practice and is looking to take it a bit deeper.
27 May - 29 May	Spaces	sangha weekend Led by maitrihridaya, dhiraka, Pasadini	scottish sangha scottish sangha open to people practicing within the Triratna Buddhist community in Scotland
June
3 Jun - 10 Jun	Retreat Full Call for waiting list	yoga, embodied movement and meditation Led by Sraddhadharani, Clare Stephen, Polly Griffiths	introductory introductory Open to all, these retreats are suitable for both beginners and those with more experience, but no previous experience is assumed. All these retreats include introductory meditation teaching and periods of silence.
10 Jun - 17 Jun	Retreat Nearly Full Call to book	Going Deeper - meditation & hillwalking Led by Siddhimala, Ratnadeva	going deeper going deeper An ideal first regulars retreat. These retreats take themes from our introductory programme and introduce a stronger Buddhist context through meditation, teachings, up to 3 days of silence, ritual and chanting. Open to anyone who has done an introductory retreat or has been attending a local Buddhist centre, is familiar with Buddhist practice and is looking to take it a bit deeper.
17 Jun - 19 Jun	Retreat Full Call for waiting list	Introductory weekend Led by Smritiratna, Sraddhadharani	introductory introductory Open to all, these retreats are suitable for both beginners and those with more experience, but no previous experience is assumed. All these retreats include introductory meditation teaching and periods of silence.
24 Jun - 1 Jul	Cancelled	skilful communication Led by vajrasara, amitasuri, sagarapriya, abhayakirti	introductory introductory Open to all, these retreats are suitable for both beginners and those with more experience, but no previous experience is assumed. All these retreats include introductory meditation teaching and periods of silence.
24 Jun - 1 Jul	Spaces	Elemental Body: movement, nature and meditation Led by Subhanaya, Amoghavira	introductory introductory Open to all, these retreats are suitable for both beginners and those with more experience, but no previous experience is assumed. All these retreats include introductory meditation teaching and periods of silence.
July
1 Jul - 8 Jul	Retreat Full Call for waiting list	wolf at the door Led by Dharmavadana, Vishvantara, Varasahaya, Vidyacitta	regulars - triratna regulars - triratna These retreats are for people who are currently practising within the context of the Triratna Buddhist Community. Previous experience of the Mindfulness of Breathing and Metta Bhavana meditations and of the Sevenfold Puja will be assumed.
8 Jul - 15 Jul	Retreat Full Call for waiting list	walking and nature awareness Led by Amoghavira, Maitrivira	introductory introductory Open to all, these retreats are suitable for both beginners and those with more experience, but no previous experience is assumed. All these retreats include introductory meditation teaching and periods of silence.
15 Jul - 22 Jul	Retreat Full Call for waiting list	Yoga, embodied movement & meditation Led by Acharashraddha, Shuddhasara, Jane Fairley	introductory introductory Open to all, these retreats are suitable for both beginners and those with more experience, but no previous experience is assumed. All these retreats include introductory meditation teaching and periods of silence.
22 Jul - 29 Jul	Retreat Full Call for waiting list	Embodied Courage - women's meditation Led by Pasadini, Viryadevi	regulars - meditation regulars - meditation Suitable for people who have been on retreat before and have a regular meditation practice. These retreats will be conducted mostly in silence, and will normally have between 5 and 7 hours a day of sitting meditation.
29 Jul - 5 Aug	Retreat Full Call for waiting list	Wild swimming & embodied movement Led by Nayaka, Padmadarshini, Maitrivira, Subhanaya	introductory introductory Open to all, these retreats are suitable for both beginners and those with more experience, but no previous experience is assumed. All these retreats include introductory meditation teaching and periods of silence.
August
5 Aug - 12 Aug	Spaces	A heart as wide as the world Led by dhiraka, Maitrivira, Pasadini	introductory introductory Open to all, these retreats are suitable for both beginners and those with more experience, but no previous experience is assumed. All these retreats include introductory meditation teaching and periods of silence.
12 Aug - 19 Aug	Retreat Full Call for waiting list	The landscape of colour - painting & meditation Led by dhiraka, Vidyadipa	introductory introductory Open to all, these retreats are suitable for both beginners and those with more experience, but no previous experience is assumed. All these retreats include introductory meditation teaching and periods of silence.
19 Aug - 26 Aug	Retreat Nearly Full Call to book	hillwalking & meditation Led by Nayaka, Siddhimala	introductory introductory Open to all, these retreats are suitable for both beginners and those with more experience, but no previous experience is assumed. All these retreats include introductory meditation teaching and periods of silence.
26 Aug - 2 Sep	Retreat Full Call for waiting list	Going deeper - meditation & yoga Led by Balajit, Manjunaga, Clare Stephen	going deeper going deeper An ideal first regulars retreat. These retreats take themes from our introductory programme and introduce a stronger Buddhist context through meditation, teachings, up to 3 days of silence, ritual and chanting. Open to anyone who has done an introductory retreat or has been attending a local Buddhist centre, is familiar with Buddhist practice and is looking to take it a bit deeper.
September
2 Sep - 9 Sep	Retreat Full Call for waiting list	Going deeper - women's hillwalking: Wild open heart Led by Moksadhi, Subhanaya, Elise Marshall, Sophie Lawson	going deeper going deeper An ideal first regulars retreat. These retreats take themes from our introductory programme and introduce a stronger Buddhist context through meditation, teachings, up to 3 days of silence, ritual and chanting. Open to anyone who has done an introductory retreat or has been attending a local Buddhist centre, is familiar with Buddhist practice and is looking to take it a bit deeper.
9 Sep - 16 Sep	Spaces	The wisdom of the body Led by Amoghavira, Suryadarshini, sara khorasani	regulars - triratna regulars - triratna These retreats are for people who are currently practising within the context of the Triratna Buddhist Community. Previous experience of the Mindfulness of Breathing and Metta Bhavana meditations and of the Sevenfold Puja will be assumed.
16 Sep - 23 Sep	Retreat Full Call for waiting list	Simply Being Led by Tejananda, Siddhimala	regulars - meditation regulars - meditation Suitable for people who have been on retreat before and have a regular meditation practice. These retreats will be conducted mostly in silence, and will normally have between 5 and 7 hours a day of sitting meditation.
23 Sep - 30 Sep	Spaces	The play of the elements Led by Jayachitta, Amoghavira	introductory introductory Open to all, these retreats are suitable for both beginners and those with more experience, but no previous experience is assumed. All these retreats include introductory meditation teaching and periods of silence.
30 Sep - 7 Oct	Spaces	walking and nature awareness Led by Subhanaya, Moksadhi	introductory introductory Open to all, these retreats are suitable for both beginners and those with more experience, but no previous experience is assumed. All these retreats include introductory meditation teaching and periods of silence.
October
7 Oct - 14 Oct	Spaces	Yoga, embodied movement & mediation Led by Smritiratna, Amber, Shuddhasara	introductory introductory Open to all, these retreats are suitable for both beginners and those with more experience, but no previous experience is assumed. All these retreats include introductory meditation teaching and periods of silence.
14 Oct - 16 Oct	Spaces	Young person's weekend - Footsteps of delight Led by Moksadhi, Frankie, sara khorasani	scottish sangha scottish sangha open to people practicing within the Triratna Buddhist community in Scotland
21 Oct - 28 Oct	Spaces	qi gong & meditation Led by Siddhimala, Siwan	introductory introductory Open to all, these retreats are suitable for both beginners and those with more experience, but no previous experience is assumed. All these retreats include introductory meditation teaching and periods of silence.
28 Oct - 31 Oct	Book By Phone	Women's order weekend Led by Regional Order Convenor	order order Open to members of the Triratna Buddhist Order only.
November
4 Nov - 11 Nov	Spaces	Exploring Buddhist Animism Led by Nayaka, Vandika	regulars - triratna regulars - triratna These retreats are for people who are currently practising within the context of the Triratna Buddhist Community. Previous experience of the Mindfulness of Breathing and Metta Bhavana meditations and of the Sevenfold Puja will be assumed.
11 Nov - 18 Nov	Spaces	Mindfulness and the path to freedom Led by Siddhimala, Sraddhadharani	introductory introductory Open to all, these retreats are suitable for both beginners and those with more experience, but no previous experience is assumed. All these retreats include introductory meditation teaching and periods of silence.
18 Nov - 25 Nov	Spaces	Yoga, embodied movement & meditation Led by Padmadarshini, Inalu, Maitrivira	introductory introductory Open to all, these retreats are suitable for both beginners and those with more experience, but no previous experience is assumed. All these retreats include introductory meditation teaching and periods of silence.
25 Nov - 2 Dec	Spaces	Active hope for humanity Led by khemasuri, Smritiratna, Sukhema	introductory introductory Open to all, these retreats are suitable for both beginners and those with more experience, but no previous experience is assumed. All these retreats include introductory meditation teaching and periods of silence.
December
2 Dec - 9 Dec	Spaces	Living presence - focusing Led by Srisambhava, Amoghavira, Maitrivira	regulars - triratna regulars - triratna These retreats are for people who are currently practising within the context of the Triratna Buddhist Community. Previous experience of the Mindfulness of Breathing and Metta Bhavana meditations and of the Sevenfold Puja will be assumed.
9 Dec - 11 Dec	Book By Phone	weekend for women who have asked for ordination Led by Candrika	scottish sangha scottish sangha open to people practicing within the Triratna Buddhist community in Scotland
16 Dec - 23 Dec	Book By Phone	Men's going for refuge retreat Led by Amoghavira, Nayaka	scottish sangha scottish sangha open to people practicing within the Triratna Buddhist community in Scotland
23 Dec - 30 Dec	Spaces	Men's Winter Led by Smritiratna	regulars - meditation regulars - meditation Suitable for people who have been on retreat before and have a regular meditation practice. These retreats will be conducted mostly in silence, and will normally have between 5 and 7 hours a day of sitting meditation.
30 Dec - 6 Jan	Spaces	Women's Winter Led by Parami, Acharashraddha	mitras mitras For Mitras within the Triratna Buddhist Community.

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