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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
- 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
- mindfulness path to freedom
Led by Smritiratna, Candradhi
Less than 10 spaces
mindfulness path to freedomLed by Smritiratna, Candradhi Introductory
- 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
- introductory weekend
Led by Pasadini, Amoghavira
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introductory weekend Led by Pasadini, Amoghavira Introductory
December
- men's winter
Led by Smritiratna
Spaces
men's winter Led by Smritiratna Regulars - Meditation
- women's winter
Led by Parami, Moksadhi
Less than 10 spaces
women's winter Led by Parami, Moksadhi Mitras
2025
January
- Young People's Weekend
Led by Candradhi, Amayaraja
Spaces
Young People's WeekendLed by Candradhi, Amayaraja Introductory
- Opening to Life
Led by Siddhimala, Shraddhadharani
Spaces
Opening to Life Led by Siddhimala, Shraddhadharani Introductory
- Total Immersion
Led by Paramananda, Maitrivira
Less than 10 spaces
Total ImmersionLed by Paramananda, Maitrivira Regulars - Meditation
February
- kindness, compassion, rejoicing, serenity
Led by Smritiratna, Shraddhadharani
Spaces
kindness, compassion, rejoicing, serenity Led by Smritiratna, Shraddhadharani Regulars - Meditation
- turning the heart towards freedom
Led by Pasadini, Amoghavira
Spaces
turning the heart towards freedomLed by Pasadini, Amoghavira Introductory
March
- a heart as wide as the world
Led by Maitrivira, Shraddhadharani
Spaces
a heart as wide as the worldLed by Maitrivira, Shraddhadharani Introductory
- introductory weekend
Led by Maitrivira, Dhiraka
Spaces
introductory weekendLed by Maitrivira, Dhiraka Introductory
April
- sangha weekend
Led by Dhiraka, Maitrihridaya
Spaces
sangha weekend Led by Dhiraka, Maitrihridaya Scottish Sangha
- Uncontrived Mindfulness
Led by Vajradevi, Amoghavira, Gunasiddhi
Less than 10 spaces
Uncontrived Mindfulness Led by Vajradevi, Amoghavira, Gunasiddhi Regulars - Meditation, Triratna
- Animist Dharma
Led by Dhivan, Nayaka, Vandika
Spaces
Animist Dharma Led by Dhivan, Nayaka, Vandika Regulars - Triratna
June
- Journeys to the deep
Led by Locana, Vajrashraddha
Spaces
Journeys to the deepLed by Locana, Vajrashraddha Introductory
July
- LGBTQ+ Embodied Courage
Led by Pasadini, Maitrivira
Spaces
LGBTQ+ Embodied Courage Led by Pasadini, Maitrivira Regulars - Meditation
August
- introductory weekend
Led by Pasadini, Shraddhadharani
Spaces
introductory weekendLed by Pasadini, Shraddhadharani Introductory
September
- Simply Being
Led by Tejananda, Siddhimala, Maitrivira
Spaces
Simply Being Led by Tejananda, Siddhimala, Maitrivira Regulars - Meditation
October
- Contemplating the 5 skandhas
Led by Nayaka, Elise, Subhanaya
Spaces
Contemplating the 5 skandhas Led by Nayaka, Elise, Subhanaya Regulars - Triratna
- Doorways to the deep
Led by Singhashri, Balajit
Spaces
Doorways to the deepLed by Singhashri, Balajit Regulars - Meditation
November
- Mindfulness and the path to freedom
Led by Smritiratna, Candradhi, Shraddhadharani
Spaces
Mindfulness and the path to freedomLed by Smritiratna, Candradhi, Shraddhadharani Introductory
December
- 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
- men's going for refuge retreat
Led by Amarapala, Nayaka, Dhirajyoti
Spaces
men's going for refuge retreatLed by Amarapala, Nayaka, Dhirajyoti Scottish Sangha
- introductory weekend
Led by Moksadhi, Subhanaya
Spaces
introductory weekendLed by Moksadhi, Subhanaya Introductory
- Men's Winter
Led by Smritiratna
Spaces
Men's Winter Led by Smritiratna Regulars - Meditation
- women's winter
Led by Parami
Spaces
women's winterLed by Parami Mitras