Introductory

Retreat is a time to explore ourselves, and our lives, in a new way. All introductory retreats combine the practice of meditation with other activities, to provide supportive conditions for this exploration, and a deepening of our connections with ourselves and others.

All retreats include meditation instruction, periods of silence, and introduction to the Buddhist tradition including elements of Buddhist ritual. No previous experience is necessary, and they are open to all.

2024

November
29 Nov - 1 Dec	introductory weekend Led by Pasadini, Amayaraja Retreat Full Join the waiting list	introductory weekend Led by Pasadini, Amayaraja	Introductory

2025

January
3 Jan - 5 Jan	Young People's Weekend Led by Candradhi, Amayaraja Spaces	Young People's WeekendLed by Candradhi, Amayaraja	Introductory
10 Jan - 17 Jan	Opening to Life Led by Siddhimala, Shraddhadharani Spaces	Opening to Life Led by Siddhimala, Shraddhadharani	Introductory
17 Jan - 24 Jan	yoga, embodied movement and meditation Led by Subhanaya, Candradhi, Su Thornton Spaces	yoga, embodied movement and meditationLed by Subhanaya, Candradhi, Su Thornton	Introductory

February
21 Feb - 28 Feb	turning the heart towards freedom Led by Pasadini, Amoghavira Spaces	turning the heart towards freedomLed by Pasadini, Amoghavira	Introductory
28 Feb - 7 Mar	yoga, embodied movement and meditation Led by Padmadarshini, Manjunaga, Inalu Spaces	yoga, embodied movement and meditationLed by Padmadarshini, Manjunaga, Inalu	Introductory

March
14 Mar - 21 Mar	a heart as wide as the world Led by Maitrivira, Shraddhadharani Spaces	a heart as wide as the worldLed by Maitrivira, Shraddhadharani	Introductory
21 Mar - 23 Mar	introductory weekend Led by Maitrivira, Dhiraka Spaces	introductory weekendLed by Maitrivira, Dhiraka	Introductory
28 Mar - 4 Apr	photography, nature awareness and meditation Led by Amoghavira, Dhiraka, Caz Spaces	photography, nature awareness and meditationLed by Amoghavira, Dhiraka, Caz	Introductory

May
2 May - 9 May	Qi Gong and Meditation Led by Maitrivira, Amoghavira, Diana Barnard Spaces	Qi Gong and Meditation Led by Maitrivira, Amoghavira, Diana Barnard	Introductory
9 May - 16 May	walking and nature awareness Led by Siddhimala, Jinamati Spaces	walking and nature awarenessLed by Siddhimala, Jinamati	Introductory
23 May - 30 May	Yoga and Meditation Led by Pasadini, Ginny Stuart, Polly Griffiths Spaces	Yoga and Meditation Led by Pasadini, Ginny Stuart, Polly Griffiths	Introductory

June
6 Jun - 13 Jun	Journeys to the deep Led by Locana, Vajrashraddha Spaces	Journeys to the deepLed by Locana, Vajrashraddha	Introductory
20 Jun - 27 Jun	Active Hope for Humanity Led by Smritiratna, Candradhi, Sukhema, Amber Badyari, Amayaraja Spaces	Active Hope for Humanity Led by Smritiratna, Candradhi, Sukhema, Amber Badyari, Amayaraja	Introductory

July
11 Jul - 18 Jul	wild swimming, embodied movement and meditation Led by Nayaka, Subhanaya, Elise Retreat Nearly Full Call to book	wild swimming, embodied movement and meditationLed by Nayaka, Subhanaya, Elise	Introductory
18 Jul - 25 Jul	Hillwalking and meditation Led by Amoghavira, Aryadaya, Maitrivira Spaces	Hillwalking and meditationLed by Amoghavira, Aryadaya, Maitrivira	Introductory
25 Jul - 1 Aug	yoga, embodied movement and meditation Led by Suryadarshini, Candradhi, Shuddhasara Spaces	yoga, embodied movement and meditationLed by Suryadarshini, Candradhi, Shuddhasara	Introductory

August
8 Aug - 15 Aug	wild swimming, embodied movement and meditation Led by Padmadarshini, Moksadhi, Maitrivira Spaces	wild swimming, embodied movement and meditationLed by Padmadarshini, Moksadhi, Maitrivira	Introductory
15 Aug - 22 Aug	a landscape of colour: art and meditation Led by Dhiraka, Vidyadipa Spaces	a landscape of colour: art and meditationLed by Dhiraka, Vidyadipa	Introductory
22 Aug - 24 Aug	introductory weekend Led by Pasadini, Shraddhadharani Spaces	introductory weekendLed by Pasadini, Shraddhadharani	Introductory

September
19 Sep - 26 Sep	Painting the rainbow: tai chi, poetry and meditation Led by Sukhema, Linda France, Jayaraja Spaces	Painting the rainbow: tai chi, poetry and meditationLed by Sukhema, Linda France, Jayaraja	Introductory
26 Sep - 3 Oct	walking and nature awareness Led by Amoghavira, Candrika Spaces	walking and nature awarenessLed by Amoghavira, Candrika	Introductory

October
17 Oct - 24 Oct	Wild open heart: metta, movement and meditation Led by Jayachitta, Maitrihridaya Spaces	Wild open heart: metta, movement and meditationLed by Jayachitta, Maitrihridaya	Introductory
24 Oct - 31 Oct	Qi Gong and Meditation Led by Siddhimala, Siwan Spaces	Qi Gong and MeditationLed by Siddhimala, Siwan	Introductory

November
7 Nov - 14 Nov	Mindfulness and the path to freedom Led by Smritiratna, Candradhi, Shraddhadharani Spaces	Mindfulness and the path to freedomLed by Smritiratna, Candradhi, Shraddhadharani	Introductory
14 Nov - 21 Nov	yoga, embodied movement and meditation Led by Maitrivira, Padmadarshini, Inalu Spaces	yoga, embodied movement and meditationLed by Maitrivira, Padmadarshini, Inalu	Introductory
28 Nov - 30 Nov	Yoga and Meditation Weekend Led by Amoghavira, Candradhi, Clare Stephen Spaces	Yoga and Meditation Weekend Led by Amoghavira, Candradhi, Clare Stephen	Introductory

December
19 Dec - 21 Dec	introductory weekend Led by Moksadhi, Subhanaya Spaces	introductory weekendLed by Moksadhi, Subhanaya	Introductory