Meditation and Buddhism

Interested in learning about Buddhism and the practice of Buddhist meditation in a supportive retreat environment? Then come and join us, we offer a variety of weekend and week-long retreats that are a great introduction to meditation, ritual, the practice of silence, all in the beauty of the surroundings of Dhanakosa.

2024

October
18 Oct - 25 Oct	a heart as wide as the world Led by Maitrivira, Shraddhadharani, Acalasiddhi Less than 10 spaces	a heart as wide as the worldLed by Maitrivira, Shraddhadharani, Acalasiddhi	Introductory

November
8 Nov - 15 Nov	mindfulness path to freedom Led by Smritiratna, Candradhi Less than 10 spaces	mindfulness path to freedomLed by Smritiratna, Candradhi	Introductory
22 Nov - 29 Nov	padmasambhava and the vajra of awakening Led by Amoghavira, Shraddhadharani, Maitrivira Spaces	padmasambhava and the vajra of awakening Led by Amoghavira, Shraddhadharani, Maitrivira	Regulars - Triratna
29 Nov - 1 Dec	introductory weekend Led by Pasadini, Amoghavira Retreat Full Join the waiting list	introductory weekend Led by Pasadini, Amoghavira	Introductory

December
20 Dec - 27 Dec	men's winter Led by Smritiratna Spaces	men's winter Led by Smritiratna	Regulars - Meditation
27 Dec - 3 Jan	women's winter Led by Parami, Moksadhi Less than 10 spaces	women's winter Led by Parami, Moksadhi	Mitras

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
31 Jan - 14 Feb	Total Immersion Led by Paramananda, Maitrivira Less than 10 spaces	Total ImmersionLed by Paramananda, Maitrivira	Regulars - Meditation

February
14 Feb - 21 Feb	kindness, compassion, rejoicing, serenity Led by Smritiratna, Shraddhadharani Spaces	kindness, compassion, rejoicing, serenity Led by Smritiratna, Shraddhadharani	Regulars - Meditation
21 Feb - 28 Feb	turning the heart towards freedom Led by Pasadini, Amoghavira Spaces	turning the heart towards freedomLed by Pasadini, Amoghavira	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

April
11 Apr - 13 Apr	sangha weekend Led by Dhiraka, Maitrihridaya Spaces	sangha weekend Led by Dhiraka, Maitrihridaya	Scottish Sangha
18 Apr - 25 Apr	Uncontrived Mindfulness Led by Vajradevi, Amoghavira, Gunasiddhi Less than 10 spaces	Uncontrived Mindfulness Led by Vajradevi, Amoghavira, Gunasiddhi	Regulars - Meditation, Triratna
25 Apr - 2 May	Animist Dharma Led by Dhivan, Nayaka, Vandika Spaces	Animist Dharma Led by Dhivan, Nayaka, Vandika	Regulars - Triratna

June
6 Jun - 13 Jun	Journeys to the deep Led by Locana, Vajrashraddha Spaces	Journeys to the deepLed by Locana, Vajrashraddha	Introductory

July
4 Jul - 11 Jul	LGBTQ+ Embodied Courage Led by Pasadini, Maitrivira Spaces	LGBTQ+ Embodied Courage Led by Pasadini, Maitrivira	Regulars - Meditation

August
22 Aug - 24 Aug	introductory weekend Led by Pasadini, Shraddhadharani Spaces	introductory weekendLed by Pasadini, Shraddhadharani	Introductory

September
12 Sep - 19 Sep	Simply Being Led by Tejananda, Siddhimala, Maitrivira Spaces	Simply Being Led by Tejananda, Siddhimala, Maitrivira	Regulars - Meditation

October
3 Oct - 10 Oct	Contemplating the 5 skandhas Led by Nayaka, Elise, Subhanaya Spaces	Contemplating the 5 skandhas Led by Nayaka, Elise, Subhanaya	Regulars - Triratna
10 Oct - 17 Oct	Doorways to the deep Led by Singhashri, Balajit Spaces	Doorways to the deepLed by Singhashri, Balajit	Regulars - Meditation

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

December
5 Dec - 12 Dec	Padmasambhava and the Vajra of awakening Led by Amoghavira, Shraddhadharani, Maitrivira Spaces	Padmasambhava and the Vajra of awakening Led by Amoghavira, Shraddhadharani, Maitrivira	Regulars - Triratna
12 Dec - 19 Dec	men's going for refuge retreat Led by Amarapala, Nayaka, Dhirajyoti Spaces	men's going for refuge retreatLed by Amarapala, Nayaka, Dhirajyoti	Scottish Sangha
19 Dec - 21 Dec	introductory weekend Led by Moksadhi, Subhanaya Spaces	introductory weekendLed by Moksadhi, Subhanaya	Introductory
22 Dec - 29 Dec	Men's Winter Led by Smritiratna Spaces	Men's Winter Led by Smritiratna	Regulars - Meditation
29 Dec - 5 Jan	women's winter Led by Parami Spaces	women's winterLed by Parami	Mitras