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. 

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. 

These retreats are an excellent short introduction to Buddhism and Meditation. We will cover an introduction to two traditional Buddhist meditations: the mindfulness of breathing and the development of loving kindness (metta bhavana). We will also introduce 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 ourselves.

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.

The combination of observing the beautiful landscape at Dhanakosa along with the practice of meditation allows one to cultivate an open awareness of oneself and a deeper connection with nature. This will be a week of reflection and creativity using drawing, painting and meditation.

The week will cover full guidance in meditation, some Buddhist ritual and will include some periods of silence to deepen our awareness. Art sessions will be practical and explorative using colour, drawing, and poetry to observe and record experiences. There will be short excursions in the nearby area (dependent on the weather) to enjoy different views and aspects of the landscape.

For more information, read the retreat information sheet. 

A retreat for people who are part of the Scottish Sangha, who attend one of the Triratna groups or centres in Scotland. 

This year's theme is 'The Subtle Vajra'. Devotional practice, meditation, reflection and sangha will come together this weekend as we explore this year’s theme of Right Effort. Through talks, meditations, ritual and communication, we will be taking a fresh look at this well-known Buddhist teaching.

These retreats are an excellent short introduction to Buddhism and Meditation. We will cover an introduction to two traditional Buddhist meditations: the mindfulness of breathing and the development of loving kindness (metta bhavana). We will also introduce 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 ourselves.

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.

The combination of observing the beautiful landscape at Dhanakosa with the practice of meditation allows one to cultivate an open awareness of oneself and a deeper connection with nature. This will be a week of reflection and creativity using drawing, painting and meditation. The week will cover full guidance in meditation, some Buddhist ritual and will include some periods of silence to deepen our awareness. 

Art sessions will be practical and explorative using colour, drawing, and poetry to observe and record experiences. There will be short excursions in the nearby area (dependent on the weather) to enjoy different views and aspects of the landscape.

For more information please read the retreat information sheet.