Dhanakosa | Buddhist, Meditation, Yoga Retreat Centre

Retreat Calendar

2020
January
24 Jan - 26 Jan	Spaces	Order weekend	order order Open to members of the Triratna Buddhist Order only.
31 Jan - 7 Feb	Less than 10 spaces	Kindness, Compassion, Rejoicing and Serenity Led by Smritiratna	regulars regulars Suitable for people who have been on retreat before and have a regular meditation practice. These are more intensive than introductory retreats.
February
7 Feb - 9 Feb	Retreat Nearly Full Call to book	Weekend for women who have asked for ordination	scottish sangha scottish sangha open to people practicing within the Triratna Buddhist community in Scotland
14 Feb - 21 Feb	Retreat Full Call for waiting list	Yoga and Meditation Led by Sadhita, Sudaka, amitasuri	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.
21 Feb - 28 Feb	Spaces	opening to life Led by Smritiratna	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.
28 Feb - 6 Mar	Less than 10 spaces	awareness to wisdom Led by vajradevi, Amoghavira, Tejodharani	regulars - meditation, triratna regulars - meditation, triratna These retreats are for people who are already practicing within the context of the Triratna Buddhist Community. Previous experience of the Mindfulness of Breathing and Metta Bhavana meditations and of the 7-fold Puja will be assumed. These retreats will also be conducted mostly in silence, and will normally have between 5 and 7 hours a day of sitting meditation.
March
6 Mar - 8 Mar	Book By Phone	men's weekend Led by Nayaka, Abhayavaca	scottish sangha scottish sangha open to people practicing within the Triratna Buddhist community in Scotland
13 Mar - 20 Mar	Spaces	White Crane Spreads Wings Led by Larry Butler, Ratnadevi, Linda France	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.
20 Mar - 27 Mar	Retreat Nearly Full Call to book	body earth and breath Led by Padmadarshini, Inalu	regulars regulars Suitable for people who have been on retreat before and have a regular meditation practice. These are more intensive than introductory retreats.
27 Mar - 3 Apr	Less than 10 spaces	Yoga and Meditation Led by Padmadarshini, Manjunaga, Inalu	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.
April
3 Apr - 10 Apr	Spaces	dependent arising Led by Dhivan, dhiraka, Vandika	regulars - triratna regulars - triratna These retreats are for people who are already practicing within the context of the Triratna Buddhist Community. Previous experience of the Mindfulness of Breathing and Metta Bhavana meditations and of the 7-fold Puja will be assumed.
10 Apr - 17 Apr	Less than 10 spaces	photography and meditation Led by Amoghavira	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.
17 Apr - 24 Apr	Spaces	spring rain on still waters Led by Nayaka, Shraddhadharani	regulars - triratna regulars - triratna These retreats are for people who are already practicing within the context of the Triratna Buddhist Community. Previous experience of the Mindfulness of Breathing and Metta Bhavana meditations and of the 7-fold Puja will be assumed.
24 Apr - 1 May	Less than 10 spaces	Qi Gong and Meditation Led by Amoghavira, Diana Barnard	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.
May
1 May - 8 May	Less than 10 spaces	hillwalking and meditation Led by Siddhimala, singhashri	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.
8 May - 15 May	Spaces	going deeper - awake in the wild Led by Amoghavira, Diana Barnard, Shraddhadharani	going deeper going deeper An ideal first regulars retreat. These retreats take successful themes from our introductory programme, and gently introduce more silence, meditation, and a stronger Buddhist context through teachings and Buddhist ritual (including 7-fold puja). Open to anyone who has done an introductory retreat, or has been attending a local centre, and looking to take their practice a bit deeper.
15 May - 22 May	Spaces	tai chi and meditation Led by Dharmamudra, Nagamudra, sinhacandra	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.
22 May - 29 May	Spaces	wisdom of the body Led by Suryadarshini, jo Bennett, Amoghavira	regulars - triratna regulars - triratna These retreats are for people who are already practicing within the context of the Triratna Buddhist Community. Previous experience of the Mindfulness of Breathing and Metta Bhavana meditations and of the 7-fold Puja will be assumed.
29 May - 31 May	Spaces	sangha weekend	scottish sangha scottish sangha open to people practicing within the Triratna Buddhist community in Scotland
June
5 Jun - 12 Jun	Spaces	going deeper - hillwalking and meditation Led by Nayaka	going deeper going deeper An ideal first regulars retreat. These retreats take successful themes from our introductory programme, and gently introduce more silence, meditation, and a stronger Buddhist context through teachings and Buddhist ritual (including 7-fold puja). Open to anyone who has done an introductory retreat, or has been attending a local centre, and looking to take their practice a bit deeper.
12 Jun - 19 Jun	Spaces	wolf at the door Led by Dharmavadana, Satyagita, Vishvantara, vidyachitta	regulars - triratna regulars - triratna These retreats are for people who are already practicing within the context of the Triratna Buddhist Community. Previous experience of the Mindfulness of Breathing and Metta Bhavana meditations and of the 7-fold Puja will be assumed.
19 Jun - 26 Jun	Less than 10 spaces	A Landscape of Colour - Painting and Meditation Led by Tejini, dhiraka	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.
26 Jun - 3 Jul	Spaces	Yoga and Meditation Led by Smritiratna, Shuddhasara, Kathy	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
3 Jul - 10 Jul	Spaces	hillwalking and meditation Led by Amoghavira, Padmadarshini	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.
10 Jul - 17 Jul	Retreat Full Call for waiting list	wild swimming and embodied movement Led by Padmadarshini, Nayaka	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.
17 Jul - 24 Jul	Spaces	the mindful heart - women's meditation retreat Led by Pasadini	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.
24 Jul - 31 Jul	Spaces	Skilful Communication Led by vajrasara	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.
31 Jul - 7 Aug	Spaces	going deeper - hillwalking and meditation Led by Siddhimala, Ratnadeva	going deeper going deeper An ideal first regulars retreat. These retreats take successful themes from our introductory programme, and gently introduce more silence, meditation, and a stronger Buddhist context through teachings and Buddhist ritual (including 7-fold puja). Open to anyone who has done an introductory retreat, or has been attending a local centre, and looking to take their practice a bit deeper.
August
7 Aug - 14 Aug	Spaces	Yoga and Meditation Led by Smritiratna, kieran, Amber	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.
14 Aug - 21 Aug	Spaces	heart as wide as the world Led by Maitrivira, sinhacandra	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.
21 Aug - 28 Aug	Spaces	going deeper - yoga and meditation Led by Balajit, Manjunaga, Amber	going deeper going deeper An ideal first regulars retreat. These retreats take successful themes from our introductory programme, and gently introduce more silence, meditation, and a stronger Buddhist context through teachings and Buddhist ritual (including 7-fold puja). Open to anyone who has done an introductory retreat, or has been attending a local centre, and looking to take their practice a bit deeper.
28 Aug - 4 Sep	Spaces	everything matters - compassion and emptiness in everyday life Led by vajradarshini, Pasadini	regulars - triratna regulars - triratna These retreats are for people who are already practicing within the context of the Triratna Buddhist Community. Previous experience of the Mindfulness of Breathing and Metta Bhavana meditations and of the 7-fold Puja will be assumed.
September
4 Sep - 11 Sep	Spaces	simply being 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.
11 Sep - 18 Sep	Spaces	yoga and meditation Led by Padmadarshini, Maitrivira, Inalu	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.
18 Sep - 25 Sep	Spaces	hillwalking and meditation Led by Amoghavira, Jayachitta	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.
25 Sep - 2 Oct	Spaces	awake in the wild Led by Nayaka, 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.
October
2 Oct - 9 Oct	Spaces	Going Deeper - Zen in the Lens Led by Amoghavira, dhiraka, Steve Knight	going deeper going deeper An ideal first regulars retreat. These retreats take successful themes from our introductory programme, and gently introduce more silence, meditation, and a stronger Buddhist context through teachings and Buddhist ritual (including 7-fold puja). Open to anyone who has done an introductory retreat, or has been attending a local centre, and looking to take their practice a bit deeper.
9 Oct - 11 Oct	Spaces	Introductory weekend Led by 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.
13 Oct - 23 Oct	Retreat Full Call for waiting list	absolute and relative - view and conduct Led by Viveka, Pasadini	order order Open to members of the Triratna Buddhist Order only.
23 Oct - 30 Oct	Spaces	21st century bodhisattva Led by Parami, khemasuri, Ratnadeva	regulars - triratna regulars - triratna These retreats are for people who are already practicing within the context of the Triratna Buddhist Community. Previous experience of the Mindfulness of Breathing and Metta Bhavana meditations and of the 7-fold Puja will be assumed.
30 Oct - 1 Nov	Spaces	women's order weekend	order order Open to members of the Triratna Buddhist Order only.
November
6 Nov - 13 Nov	Spaces	The play of the now Led by Jayachitta, vajradevi	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.
13 Nov - 20 Nov	Spaces	Padmasambhava and the Heart of Awakening Led by Srisambhava, Vimalachitta	regulars - meditation, triratna regulars - meditation, triratna These retreats are for people who are already practicing within the context of the Triratna Buddhist Community. Previous experience of the Mindfulness of Breathing and Metta Bhavana meditations and of the 7-fold Puja will be assumed. These retreats will also be conducted mostly in silence, and will normally have between 5 and 7 hours a day of sitting meditation.
20 Nov - 27 Nov	Spaces	Yoga and Meditation Led by Sadhita, Sudaka	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.
27 Nov - 4 Dec	Spaces	Qi Gong and Meditation Led by Siddhimala, suzanne	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
4 Dec - 11 Dec	Spaces	going deeper fire of awakening Led by Balajit, Amoghavira	going deeper going deeper An ideal first regulars retreat. These retreats take successful themes from our introductory programme, and gently introduce more silence, meditation, and a stronger Buddhist context through teachings and Buddhist ritual (including 7-fold puja). Open to anyone who has done an introductory retreat, or has been attending a local centre, and looking to take their practice a bit deeper.
11 Dec - 13 Dec	Spaces	Introductory weekend Led by Shraddhadharani	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.
15 Dec - 22 Dec	Spaces	men's going for refuge week Led by Nayaka	scottish sangha scottish sangha open to people practicing within the Triratna Buddhist community in Scotland
22 Dec - 29 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 Led by Parami, Acharashraddha	mitras mitras For Mitras within the Triratna Buddhist Community.

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