Dhanakosa | Buddhist, Meditation, Yoga Retreat Centre

Retreat Calendar

2018
November
23 Nov - 30 Nov	Retreat Full Call for waiting list	Yoga Winter Immersion Led by Padmadarshini, Christine Howitt	regulars regulars Suitable for people who have been on retreat before and have a regular meditation practice. These are more intensive than introductory retreats.
30 Nov - 7 Dec	Spaces	Opening to life Led by Balajit, 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.
December
7 Dec - 14 Dec	Retreat Nearly Full Call to book	Yoga and Meditation Led by Smritiratna, Suryadarshini and Jo Bennett	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 Retreat 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.
28 Dec - 4 Jan	Retreat Full Call for waiting list	Women’s Winter Retreat Led by Parami, Acharashraddha	mitras mitras For Mitras within the Triratna Buddhist Community.
2019
January
4 Jan - 6 Jan	Less than 10 spaces	Introductory weekend Led by 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.
11 Jan - 18 Jan	Spaces	The Fire of Awakening Led by Amoghavira, Balajit	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 7-fold 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.
18 Jan - 25 Jan	Spaces	Yoga and Meditation Led by Smritiratna, Amber, 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.
25 Jan - 27 Jan	Book By Phone	Order weekend - Sadhana and Spiritual Rebirth	order order Open to members of the Triratna Buddhist Order only.
February
1 Feb - 8 Feb	Spaces	Kindness, Rejoicing, Compassion and Serenity Led by Smritiratna, Shraddhadharani	regulars regulars Suitable for people who have been on retreat before and have a regular meditation practice. These are more intensive than introductory retreats.
8 Feb - 15 Feb	Spaces	Opening to Life - Buddhist Tools Led by Amoghavira, Padmadarshini	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 Feb - 22 Feb	Spaces	Yoga and Meditation Led by Sadhita, Sudaka, amitasuri	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 Feb - 24 Feb	Book By Phone	Men's weekend Led by Nayaka and Abhayavaca	scottish sangha scottish sangha open to people practicing within the Triratna Buddhist community in Scotland
March
1 Mar - 8 Mar	Spaces	Gay Men's Retreat Led by maitrinaga, amarapāla	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 Mar - 10 Mar	Book By Phone	Women's going for refuge weekend Led by Pasadini, Candrika	scottish sangha scottish sangha open to people practicing within the Triratna Buddhist community in Scotland
15 Mar - 22 Mar	Spaces	Dancing the Unknown Led by Jayachitta, vajradevi	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 Mar - 29 Mar	Spaces	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.
29 Mar - 5 Apr	Spaces	Yoga and Meditation Led by Pasadini, Ginny Stuart, Inalu	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.
April
5 Apr - 12 Apr	Spaces	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.
12 Apr - 19 Apr	Spaces	Qi Gong and Meditation Led by Amoghavira, Diana Barnard, Upekshanandi	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 Apr - 26 Apr	Spaces	Dependent Arising - The Spiral Path Led by Dhivan, Nayaka, Vandika	regulars - triratna regulars - triratna These retreats are 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.
26 Apr - 3 May	Spaces	facing the demons - dharma for troubled times Led by Parami, khemasuri, Ratnadeva	regulars - triratna regulars - triratna These retreats are 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.
May
3 May - 10 May	Spaces	Hillwalking and Meditation Led by 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.
10 May - 17 May	Spaces	Awake in the Wild Led by Amoghavira, Diana Barnard, Shraddhadharani	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 7-fold 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 May - 24 May	Spaces	Tai Chi and Meditation Led by Dharmamudra, Nagamudra, Sinhachandra	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 May - 26 May	Book By Phone	Scottish Sangha Weekend	scottish sangha scottish sangha open to people practicing within the Triratna Buddhist community in Scotland
31 May - 7 Jun	Spaces	Yoga and Meditation Led by Pasadini, Manjunaga, 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 7-fold 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.
June
7 Jun - 14 Jun	Spaces	Hillwalking and Meditation Led by Siddhimala, Shraddhadharani	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 7-fold 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.
14 Jun - 21 Jun	Spaces	Wolf at the Door Led by Dharmavadana, Satyagita, Vishvantara	regulars - triratna regulars - triratna These retreats are 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.
21 Jun - 28 Jun	Spaces	The Art of Seeing and Drawing 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.
28 Jun - 5 Jul	Spaces	Hillwalking and Meditation Led by 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
5 Jul - 12 Jul	Spaces	Yoga and Meditation Led by Smritiratna, Shuddhasara, Kathy	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 Jul - 19 Jul	Spaces	Women's meditation retreat Led by Pasadini	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.
19 Jul - 21 Jul	Spaces	Introductory weekend	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 - 2 Aug	Spaces	Knowing the mind of the Buddha Led by bodhipaksa, Smritiratna, 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.
August
2 Aug - 9 Aug	Spaces	Yoga and Meditation Led by Pasadini, Padmadarshini, Kieran Barry	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 Aug - 16 Aug	Spaces	Hillwalking and Meditation Led by Nayaka, Candrika	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 7-fold 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 Aug - 23 Aug	Spaces	Buddhism: Tools for Living your Life 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.
23 Aug - 30 Aug	Spaces	Yoga and Meditation Led by Balajit, Manjunaga, Amber	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 7-fold 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.
30 Aug - 6 Sep	Spaces	A Heart as wide as the World Led by Amoghavira, Siladevi, Upekshanandi	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.
September
6 Sep - 13 Sep	Spaces	Skillful 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.
13 Sep - 20 Sep	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 Sep - 27 Sep	Spaces	Yoga and Meditation Led by Padmadarshini, Inalu, Suryadarshini	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 Sep - 4 Oct	Spaces	Qi Gong and Meditation Led by Smritiratna, Suzanne 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.
October
4 Oct - 11 Oct	Spaces	Simply being Led by Tejananda, Upekshanandi	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.
11 Oct - 18 Oct	Spaces	Going Deeper with Photography - Zen in the Lens Led by Amoghavira, dhiraka, Steve Knight	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 7-fold 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.
18 Oct - 25 Oct	Spaces	Embrace Tiger Return to Mountain Led by jayaraja, Larry Butler, suzanne	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 Oct - 1 Nov	Spaces	Walking and Nature Awareness 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.
November
1 Nov - 3 Nov	Book By Phone	Women's order weekend	order order Open to members of the Triratna Buddhist Order only.
8 Nov - 10 Nov	Spaces	Introductory weekend Led by 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 Nov - 22 Nov	Spaces	The Root Verses of the Six Bardos Retreat Led by Amoghavira, Nayaka, Upekshanandi	regulars - triratna regulars - triratna These retreats are 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.
22 Nov - 29 Nov	Spaces	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.
29 Nov - 6 Dec	Spaces	Mindfulness and the Path to Freedom Led by Balajit, 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.
December
6 Dec - 13 Dec	Spaces	The Wisdom of the Body - Dharma practice and Yoga Led by Amoghavira, Suryadarshini, jo Bennett	regulars - triratna regulars - triratna These retreats are 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.
13 Dec - 20 Dec	Spaces	Men's going for refuge retreat Led by Nayaka, Abhayavaca	scottish sangha scottish sangha open to people practicing within the Triratna Buddhist community in Scotland
20 Dec - 27 Dec	Spaces	Men’s Winter Retreat 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.
27 Dec - 3 Jan	Spaces	Women’s Winter Retreat Led by Parami, Acharashraddha	mitras mitras For Mitras within the Triratna Buddhist Community.

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