This retreat takes a deep dive into Buddhist ritual practice, cultivating and expressing devotion through the medium of the voice, through music and song. The Dharma set to music and sung together in harmony can open our hearts and the Buddha’s teachings can land more fully into our bodies and minds.

Singing can be a complete practice integrating body, speech and mind through melody and rhythm. Over the course of the week we will learn numerous songs expressive of the Dharma, expressive of gratitude and love for all that the Buddha has given us. 

Each day will include several sesshins including singing, drumming, sound baths and meditation. The retreat will be mostly held in silence apart from these sesshins and the evening pujas. The emphasis of the retreat is ritual and devotion, so come willing to step into the magic and mystery of this shared practice together.  

Going Deeper retreats are an ideal first regulars’ retreat. They are suitable for anyone who has already done an introductory retreat or who has been regularly attending their local Triratna centre and wants to take things deeper. 

No experience of singing is needed. We will start each session with warm up exercises which are great fun and get the body and the voice activated. For more information, read the retreat information sheet, watch a short video introduction to the retreat from Dhiraka here and meet the whole team in this musical video here. 

There are no single rooms available on this retreat.

On this retreat you'll experience how connection with nature, landscape and the elements can support a more embodied and easeful approach to life. Watch our short film to hear about the transformative effect of walking retreats at Dhanakosa. 

The retreat offers nature awareness practices and reflections to encourage a deepening relationship with the natural world, combined with guided walking in the landscapes around Dhanakosa. You'll also learn two traditional Buddhist meditations, giving you tools and practices that you can continue at home. We will also explore some Buddhist teachings to get a sense of how these might be relevant in modern life. 

The retreat will include two or three guided walks. We will normally offer different walks to suit a range of levels of fitness and experience. All walks are in the local area but some require a short drive to get to the starting point. For more information on the walks, recommended fitness levels and the appropriate clothing and footwear to bring, please read the retreat information sheet.

You can also watch our short video talking about the different types of walking retreat, guided walk options and what to bring with you. 

An introductory retreat - no previous experience of meditation is assumed - the retreat is suitable for complete beginners, and can also be a good refresher for those who already have some meditation experience.

There are no single rooms available on this retreat.

We live, it seems, in increasingly troubled times. Yet if we fall prey to fear and hatred, blame and conflict, things only get worse. We need the resources to find our feet, rise up and meet challenge with courage and confidence, strength and dignity, creativity and compassion, and with wisdom.

This retreat offers resources from the Buddhist tradition to meet the challenges of the modern world. We will explore the traditional teaching model of the Satipatthana - the four foundations of mindfulness - that leads us from appreciation of nature and the body, to feelings, emotions and thoughts, to other people, and to the contemplation of non-dual reality itself. 

We'll also be accompanied by the Green Buddha - referring to the historical Buddha who spent much of his time in appreciative mindfulness in the forests of ancient India, and the archetypal figures of Amoghasiddhi and Green Tara - embodiments of compassion and fearlessness. 

The retreat is suitable for people who have been on retreat before and have a regular meditation practice. The retreat will be conducted mostly in silence, and will normally have between 5 and 7 hours a day of sitting meditation. For more information, read the retreat information sheet. 

Give yourself the gift of stepping back from everyday life and finding fresh perspective, in the wild and beautiful landscape of Balquhidder Glen.

We will introduce two traditional Buddhist meditations: the mindfulness of breathing and the development of loving kindness (metta bhavana). We will also share some key elements of the Buddhist tradition. As well as giving a grounding in the basic principles of Buddhism and meditation, these retreats are an ideal reflective situation in which to take a fresh look at your life. 

These retreats are suitable for complete beginners to meditation as well as being an ideal refresher for those who already have some experience. For more information, read the retreat information sheet. 

Are you new to Dhanakosa? Watch our short film to get a sense of the centre, landscape and what it's like being on retreat here. 

These popular retreats offer a nourishing mix of movement and meditation, giving time to connect with yourself and to experience community with others, all held in the beautiful landscape of Balquhidder Glen. 

The retreat combines introductory meditation teaching with a blend of traditional yoga and contemporary approaches to embodied movement. This playful synthesis of body-based approaches to well-being in the peaceful and supportive environment of the retreat can help you find ease and balance in your life. 

We will introduce two traditional Buddhist meditations and offer a solid introduction to the principles of meditation, giving you tools and practices that you can continue at home. We will also explore some traditional Buddhist teachings to get a sense of how these might be relevant in modern life. 

No previous experience of meditation, yoga or embodied movement is assumed, so these retreats are suitable for complete beginners, and they are also a good refresher for those who already have some experience.

For more information, read the retreat information sheet. 

There are no single rooms available on this retreat.

This retreat takes Dhanakosa’s well established walking and nature awareness retreat format and adds an extra element: an exploration of animism.  We will not be doing this through a set of beliefs or views, but by encouraging what we will be calling an “animistic sensitivity” as a dimension of our awareness.  A rich sense of the aliveness of everything that surrounds us.  And, through this we will be exploring the positive qualities that this sensitivity can draw forth in our lives.

The retreat will include three days of guided walks, spread throughout the week. We will normally offer three walks on each of these days to suit a range of levels of fitness and experience. All walks are in the local area, some require a short drive to get to the starting point. For more information on the walks and the appropriate clothing and footwear to bring, please read the retreat information sheet. 

You can also watch our short video talking about the different types of walking retreat, guided walk options and what to bring with you. 

Going Deeper retreats are an ideal first regulars’ retreat. They are suitable for anyone who has already done an introductory retreat or who has been regularly attending their local Triratna centre and wants to take things deeper. We will continue to explore the Mindfulness of Breathing and Metta Bhavana, as well as a further introduction to Buddhist ritual.  Longer periods of silence together with quiet walks will all support a deep and rich experience both of ourselves and the world around us. 

This retreat takes a deep dive into Buddhist ritual practice, cultivating and expressing devotion through the medium of the voice, through music and song. The Dharma set to music and sung together in harmony can open our hearts and the Buddha’s teachings can land more fully into our bodies and minds.

Singing can be a complete practice integrating body, speech and mind through melody and rhythm. Over the course of the week we will learn numerous songs expressive of the Dharma, expressive of gratitude and love for all that the Buddha has given us. 

Each day will include several sesshins including singing, drumming, sound baths and meditation. The retreat will be mostly held in silence apart from these sesshins and the evening pujas. The emphasis of the retreat is ritual and devotion, so come willing to step into the magic and mystery of this shared practice together.  

Going Deeper retreats are an ideal first regulars’ retreat. They are suitable for anyone who has already done an introductory retreat or who has been regularly attending their local Triratna centre and wants to take things deeper. 

No experience of singing is needed. We will start each session with warm up exercises which are great fun and get the body and the voice activated. For more information, read the retreat information sheet, watch a short video introduction to the retreat from Dhiraka here and meet the whole team in this musical video here. 

On this retreat we will be exploring our relationship to the landscape and the world around us, through the lens of meditation and photography - taking a contemplative approach to image-making with the camera. 

We will focus on the importance of going beyond just looking - to really seeing with our whole heart, mind, and body. Using all our senses we will explore the world around us before we try to create images, in big views or in more intimate details. Using inspiration from Buddhist tradition and meditation techniques, we will create an atmosphere within the retreat where awareness can naturally feed into the creative process.

There will be minimal technical photography teaching on this retreat with the emphasis being on photography coming out of meditative experience and our connection to nature. You are welcome to use a digital camera or phone camera. For more information, read the retreat information sheet.

An introductory retreat - no previous experience of meditation is assumed - the retreat is suitable for complete beginners, and can also be a good refresher for those who already have some meditation experience. 

Are you new to Dhanakosa? Watch our short film here to find out more about Dhanakosa and see the beautiful landscape surrounding the centre. 

We live, it seems, in increasingly troubled times. Yet if we fall prey to fear and hatred, blame and conflict, things only get worse. We need the resources to find our feet, rise up and meet challenge with courage and confidence, strength and dignity, creativity and compassion, and with wisdom.

This retreat offers resources from the Buddhist tradition to meet the challenges of the modern world. We will explore the traditional teaching model of the Satipatthana - the four foundations of mindfulness - that leads us from appreciation of nature and the body, to feelings, emotions and thoughts, to other people, and to the contemplation of non-dual reality itself. 

We'll also be accompanied by the Green Buddha - referring to the historical Buddha who spent much of his time in appreciative mindfulness in the forests of ancient India, and the archetypal figures of Amoghasiddhi and Green Tara - embodiments of compassion and fearlessness. 

The retreat is suitable for people who have been on retreat before and have a regular meditation practice. The retreat will be conducted mostly in silence, and will normally have between 5 and 7 hours a day of sitting meditation. For more information, read the retreat information sheet. 

On this retreat we will be exploring some of the core principles of Buddhism and meditation. In particular, how the Buddha’s clarity on the human condition can bring more meaning, richness and purpose to our lives. The teaching will seek to keep things simple and direct, so practical and relevant to the challenges of modern life in the west. 

Often what is taught on secular mindfulness courses derives from Buddhism, but without Buddhist ethical and wisdom teachings. This retreat restores mindfulness practice to its original Buddhist setting - alongside a course in mindfulness, the Buddhist path to freedom will also be outlined. A path that requires appreciative mindfulness and also ethical considerations, meditations and the contemplation of conditionality - how our lives are interconnected with all life, with everything. 

Over the course of the retreat you will learn two main meditation practices - the mindfulness of breathing and the metta bhavana (loving kindness). These practices help us develop calm, positive and alert states of mind. We also teach practical ways to help you cope with states of anxiety and reduce distraction. 

Central to the Buddha’s teachings is the importance of developing body awareness. During the retreat, we will be practising ways of becoming more embodied, both on the meditation cushion and in our everyday lives. Each day we will engage in some light body work or movement activity. 

Time on retreat gives an ideal space to experience ourselves differently and bring new fresh perspectives to our lives. 

For more information, read the retreat information sheet.