Dhanakosa | Buddhist, Meditation, Yoga Retreat Centre

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.

2023
June
23 Jun - 30 Jun	Retreat Full Call for waiting list	Journeys to the deep: meditation retreat Led by Locana (Elizabeth English)	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
7 Jul - 9 Jul	Spaces	sangha weekend Led by maitrihridaya, dhiraka	Scottish Sangha scottish-sangha open to people practicing within the Triratna Buddhist community in Scotland
August
4 Aug - 11 Aug	Less than 10 spaces	Embodied Courage - women's meditation Led by Pasadini, Candradhī, Elise	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 Aug - 18 Aug	Less than 10 spaces	A heart as wide as the world Led by dhiraka, 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.
October
3 Oct - 13 Oct	Retreat Full Call for waiting list	Dhyana & emptiness Led by Tejananda	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.
20 Oct - 27 Oct	Spaces	Autumn rain on Still Waters: Contemplating the five Skandas Led by Nayaka, Candrika, Subhanaya	Regulars - Triratna regulars---triratna These retreats are for people who are currently 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.
27 Oct - 30 Oct	Book By Phone	Women's Order Weekend Led by Regional Order Convenor	Order order Open to members of the Triratna Buddhist Order only.
November
10 Nov - 17 Nov	Spaces	Mindfulness & the 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.
24 Nov - 26 Nov	Spaces	Introductory Weekend Led by Smritiratna, 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.
December
1 Dec - 8 Dec	Cancelled	Living presence - Focusing and meditation Led by Srisambhava, Maitrivira	Regulars - Triratna regulars---triratna These retreats are for people who are currently 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.
1 Dec - 8 Dec	Spaces	Padmasambhava and the Vajra of Awakening Led by Amoghavira, Sraddhadharani, Maitrivira	Going Deeper going-deeper An ideal first regulars retreat. These retreats take themes from our introductory programme and introduce a stronger Buddhist context through meditation, teachings, up to 3 days of silence, ritual and chanting. Open to anyone who has done an introductory retreat or has been attending a local Buddhist centre, is familiar with Buddhist practice and is looking to take it a bit deeper.
8 Dec - 10 Dec	Book By Phone	weekend for women who have asked for ordination Led by Saddhavati	Scottish Sangha scottish-sangha open to people practicing within the Triratna Buddhist community in Scotland
15 Dec - 22 Dec	Book By Phone	Men's going for refuge retreat Led by Abhayavaca, Amoghavira, Nayaka	Scottish Sangha scottish-sangha open to people practicing within the Triratna Buddhist community in Scotland
22 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.
29 Dec - 5 Jan	Spaces	Women’s Winter Retreat Led by Parami, Acharashraddha	Mitras mitras For Mitras within the Triratna Buddhist Community.

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