Dhanakosa | Buddhist, Meditation, Yoga Retreat Centre

Retreat Calendar

2021
January
22 Jan - 29 Jan	Cancelled	The Green Buddha: Appreciative Awareness in Troubled Times Led by Smritiratna, Sraddhadharani	regulars regulars Suitable for people who have been on retreat before and have a regular meditation practice. These are more intensive than introductory retreats.
29 Jan - 31 Jan	Cancelled	Order Weekend	order order Open to members of the Triratna Buddhist Order only.
February
5 Feb - 12 Feb	Cancelled	Opening to Life Led by Pasadini, Shraddhadharani	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 Feb - 19 Feb	Cancelled	Yoga and Meditation Led by Maitrivira, sara khorasani	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 Feb - 21 Feb	Cancelled	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
26 Feb - 5 Mar	Less than 10 spaces	The Wisdom of the Body Led by Amoghavira, Suryadarshini	regulars - triratna regulars - triratna These retreats are for people who are already 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.
March
5 Mar - 12 Mar	Retreat Nearly Full Call to book	Dance of the Elements: Tai Chi, Poetry and Meditation Led by Smritiratna, Larry Butler	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 Mar - 19 Mar	Retreat Full Call for waiting list	Spring Rain on Still Waters: Contemplating the five Skandas Led by Nayaka, Moksadhi	regulars - triratna regulars - triratna These retreats are for people who are already 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.
19 Mar - 26 Mar	Retreat Full Call for waiting list	Yoga and Meditation Led by Padmadarshini, Manjunaga	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 Mar - 2 Apr	Retreat Full Call for waiting list	Body, Earth & Breath Led by Padmadarshini, Inalu	regulars regulars Suitable for people who have been on retreat before and have a regular meditation practice. These are more intensive than introductory retreats.
April
2 Apr - 9 Apr	Retreat Nearly Full Call to book	Photography and Meditation Led by Amoghavira, Viramati	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.
9 Apr - 16 Apr	Less than 10 spaces	Earth, Life and Dharma Led by Dhivan and Vandika	regulars - triratna regulars - triratna These retreats are for people who are already 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 Apr - 23 Apr	Retreat Full Call for waiting list	Where Awareness meets Wisdom Led by vajradevi, Tejodharani	regulars - meditation, triratna regulars - meditation, triratna These retreats are for people who are already 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. These retreats will also be conducted mostly in silence, and will normally have between 5 and 7 hours a day of sitting meditation.
23 Apr - 30 Apr	Retreat Full Call for waiting list	Active Hope for Humanity Led by Parami, Smritiratna	regulars - triratna regulars - triratna These retreats are for people who are already 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.
30 Apr - 7 May	Retreat Full Call for waiting list	Qi Gong and Meditation Led by Amoghavira, Diana Barnard	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.
May
7 May - 14 May	Retreat Full Call for waiting list	Hillwalking and Meditation 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.
14 May - 21 May	Retreat Full Call for waiting list	Awake in the Wild Led by Amoghavira, Diana Barnard	going deeper going deeper An ideal first regulars retreat. These retreats take successful themes from our introductory programme, and gently introduce more silence, meditation and a stronger Buddhist context through teachings and Buddhist ritual, including the Sevenfold puja. Open to anyone who has done an introductory retreat, or has been attending a local centre, and looking to take their practice a bit deeper.
21 May - 23 May	Retreat Nearly Full Call to book	Yoga Weekend Led by sara khorasani	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 May - 4 Jun	Less than 10 spaces	Mula Yoga Order Retreat Led by Parami	order order Open to members of the Triratna Buddhist Order only.
June
4 Jun - 6 Jun	Less than 10 spaces	Scottish Sangha Weekend Led by dhiraka, Shraddhadharani	scottish sangha scottish sangha open to people practicing within the Triratna Buddhist community in Scotland
11 Jun - 13 Jun	Book By Phone	Men's Weekend Led by Nayaka	scottish sangha scottish sangha open to people practicing within the Triratna Buddhist community in Scotland
18 Jun - 20 Jun	Retreat Full Call for waiting list	Introductory Weekend Led by Pasadini, Smritiratna	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 Jun - 2 Jul	Retreat Full Call for waiting list	Wolf at the Door Led by Dharmavadana, Vishvantara	regulars - triratna regulars - triratna These retreats are for people who are already 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.
July
2 Jul - 9 Jul	Retreat Full Call for waiting list	Yoga and Meditation Led by Smritiratna, 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.
9 Jul - 16 Jul	Retreat Full Call for waiting list	Hillwalking and Meditation Led by Siddhimala, Ratnadeva	going deeper going deeper An ideal first regulars retreat. These retreats take successful themes from our introductory programme, and gently introduce more silence, meditation and a stronger Buddhist context through teachings and Buddhist ritual, including the Sevenfold puja. Open to anyone who has done an introductory retreat, or has been attending a local centre, and looking to take their practice a bit deeper.
16 Jul - 23 Jul	Retreat Full Call for waiting list	Wild Swimming and Embodied Movement Led by Padmadarshini, Nayaka	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.
23 Jul - 30 Jul	Retreat Full Call for waiting list	Embodied Courage - Women's Meditation Retreat 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.
30 Jul - 6 Aug	Retreat Full Call for waiting list	Drawing and Meditation Led by Tejini, dhiraka	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
6 Aug - 13 Aug	Retreat Full Call for waiting list	Hillwalking and Meditation Led by Nayaka, 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.
13 Aug - 20 Aug	Retreat Nearly Full Call to book	Yoga and Meditation Led by Smritiratna, Amber	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.
20 Aug - 27 Aug	Spaces	Heart as Wide as the World Led by 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.
27 Aug - 3 Sep	Retreat Full Call for waiting list	Yoga and Meditation Led by Balajit, Manjunaga	going deeper going deeper An ideal first regulars retreat. These retreats take successful themes from our introductory programme, and gently introduce more silence, meditation and a stronger Buddhist context through teachings and Buddhist ritual, including the Sevenfold puja. Open to anyone who has done an introductory retreat, or has been attending a local centre, and looking to take their practice a bit deeper.
September
3 Sep - 10 Sep	Less than 10 spaces	Hillwalking and Meditation Led by Amoghavira, Jayachitta	going deeper going deeper An ideal first regulars retreat. These retreats take successful themes from our introductory programme, and gently introduce more silence, meditation and a stronger Buddhist context through teachings and Buddhist ritual, including the Sevenfold puja. Open to anyone who has done an introductory retreat, or has been attending a local centre, and looking to take their practice a bit deeper.
10 Sep - 17 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.
17 Sep - 24 Sep	Spaces	Yoga and Meditation Led by Padmadarshini, 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.
24 Sep - 1 Oct	Retreat Nearly Full Call to book	Hillwalking and Meditation Led by Amoghavira, 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.
October
1 Oct - 8 Oct	Less than 10 spaces	The Play of Now Led by Jayachitta, kamalasila	regulars - triratna regulars - triratna These retreats are for people who are already 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 Oct - 15 Oct	Spaces	Walking and Nature Awareness Led by Nayaka, 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.
15 Oct - 22 Oct	Less than 10 spaces	Skilful Communication Led by vajrasara	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 Oct - 29 Oct	Spaces	Photography and Meditation Led by Amoghavira, Steve Knight	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.
29 Oct - 5 Nov	Less than 10 spaces	Wabi Sabi - ordinary beauty Led by vajradarshini, Pasadini	regulars - triratna regulars - triratna These retreats are for people who are already 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.
November
5 Nov - 8 Nov	Book By Phone	Women's Order Weekend	order order Open to members of the Triratna Buddhist Order only.
12 Nov - 19 Nov	Spaces	Mindfulness, Path to Freedom Led by singhashri, 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.
19 Nov - 26 Nov	Retreat Nearly Full Call to book	Yoga and Meditation Led by Sadhita, Sudaka	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 Nov - 3 Dec	Less than 10 spaces	padmasambhava and the vajra of awakening Led by Amoghavira, Balajit	regulars - triratna regulars - triratna These retreats are for people who are already 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.
December
3 Dec - 10 Dec	Book By Phone	Men's going for refuge week Led by Nayaka, Amoghavira	scottish sangha scottish sangha open to people practicing within the Triratna Buddhist community in Scotland
10 Dec - 17 Dec	Spaces	Qi Gong and Meditation Led by Siddhimala, Susanne Lin Jensen	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.
17 Dec - 19 Dec	Spaces	Introductory Weekend Led by Abhayavaca, 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.
21 Dec - 28 Dec	Spaces	Men's Winter Led by Smritiratna	regulars regulars Suitable for people who have been on retreat before and have a regular meditation practice. These are more intensive than introductory retreats.
28 Dec - 4 Jan	Retreat Full Call for waiting list	Women's Winter Led by Parami, Acharashraddha	mitras mitras For Mitras within the Triratna Buddhist Community.

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