Dhanakosa | Buddhist, Meditation, Yoga Retreat Centre

Retreat Calendar

2021
September
17 Sep - 24 Sep	Retreat Full Call for waiting list	Yoga and Meditation Led by Padmadarshini, Maitrivira, Ginny Stuart	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 Full Call for waiting list	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	Spaces	The Play of Now Led by Jayachitta, kamalasila	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.
8 Oct - 15 Oct	Retreat Nearly Full Call to book	Walking and Nature Awareness Led by Nayaka, Moksadhi, 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.
15 Oct - 22 Oct	Retreat Nearly Full Call to book	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.
22 Oct - 29 Oct	Retreat Nearly Full Call to book	Photography and Meditation Led by Amoghavira, Viramati, Caz	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	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 Full Call for waiting list	Yoga and Meditation Led by amitasuri, Sophie Lawson, Advayamati	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	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	Retreat Nearly Full Call to book	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	Retreat Full Call for waiting list	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.
2022
January
7 Jan - 9 Jan	Spaces	Introductory Weekend Led by Abi, 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.
14 Jan - 21 Jan	Spaces	Yoga, embodied movement & mediation Led by Maitrivira, sara khorasani, Ginny Stuart	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 Jan - 28 Jan	Spaces	Opening to Life Led by Moksadhi, 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.
28 Jan - 30 Jan	Book By Phone	Order Weekend Led by Pasadini, Smritiratna	order order Open to members of the Triratna Buddhist Order only.
February
4 Feb - 18 Feb	Spaces	Total Immersion Led by Paramananda, Tarakarunya	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.
18 Feb - 25 Feb	Spaces	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.
25 Feb - 4 Mar	Spaces	Turning the heart towards freedom 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.
March
4 Mar - 11 Mar	Spaces	Spring Rain on Still Waters: Contemplating the five Skandas Led by Nayaka, Abi	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.
11 Mar - 18 Mar	Spaces	Life of Objects - wabi sabi & animism 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.
18 Mar - 25 Mar	Spaces	yoga, embodied movement & meditation Led by Padmadarshini, Inalu, 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.
25 Mar - 1 Apr	Spaces	Body, Earth & Breath Led by Padmadarshini, Inalu	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.
April
1 Apr - 3 Apr	Spaces	Introductory weekend Led by Dassini, 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.
8 Apr - 15 Apr	Spaces	photography and meditation Led by Amoghavira, Caz, 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.
15 Apr - 22 Apr	Spaces	Dance of the Elements: Tai Chi, Poetry and Meditation Led by Sukhema, jayaraja, Linda France	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 Apr - 29 Apr	Spaces	From Awareness to Wisdom Led by vajradevi, Amoghavira, 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.
29 Apr - 6 May	Spaces	Going Deeper - meditation & yoga Led by Pasadini, Amber, Ginny Stuart	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.
May
6 May - 13 May	Spaces	Qi Gong and Meditation Led by Maitrivira, 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.
13 May - 20 May	Spaces	hillwalking and meditation Led by Siddhimala, singhashri	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 May - 27 May	Spaces	Going deeper - awake in the wild Led by Amoghavira, Moksadhi	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.
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	Spaces	yoga, embodied movement and meditation Led by Sraddhadharani, Clare Stephen, polly	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	Spaces	Going Deeper - meditation & hillwalking 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.
17 Jun - 19 Jun	Spaces	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	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.
July
1 Jul - 8 Jul	Spaces	wolf at the door Led by Dharmavadana, Vishvantara, Varasahaya, Vidyacitta	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 Jul - 15 Jul	Spaces	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	Spaces	Yoga, embodied movement & mediation Led by Acharashraddha, Shuddhasara, Kathy Howard	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	Spaces	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	Spaces	Wild swimming & embodied movement Led by Nayaka, Padmadarshini, Maitrivira, Abi	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	Spaces	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	Spaces	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	Spaces	Going deeper - meditation & yoga Led by Balajit, Manjunaga, Clare Stephen	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
2 Sep - 9 Sep	Spaces	Going deeper - women's hillwalking: Wild open heart Led by Moksadhi, Abi	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.
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 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 Sep - 23 Sep	Spaces	Simply Being Led by Tejananda, Siddhimala, dharmapala	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	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 Abi, Moksadhi, 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.
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, 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.
28 Oct - 31 Oct	Book By Phone	Women's order weekend Led by Pasadini	order order Open to members of the Triratna Buddhist Order only.
November
4 Nov - 11 Nov	Spaces	Exploring Buddhist Animism Led by Dhivan, Nayaka	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.
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 & mediation 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, sara khorasani, Frankie	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 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.
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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