Introductory

Retreat is a time to explore ourselves, and our lives, in a new way. All introductory retreats combine the practice of meditation with other activities, to provide supportive conditions for this exploration, and a deepening of our connections with ourselves and others.

All retreats include meditation instruction, periods of silence, and introduction to the Buddhist tradition including elements of Buddhist ritual. No previous experience is necessary, and they are open to all.

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.

2026

September
4 Sep - 11 Sep	a heart as wide as the world Led by Maitrivira, Shraddhadharani Spaces	a heart as wide as the world Led by Maitrivira, Shraddhadharani	Introductory
18 Sep - 25 Sep	white crane spreads wings: tai chi, writing and meditation Led by Sukhema, Shubhalila, Jayaraja Retreat Nearly Full Call to book	white crane spreads wings: tai chi, writing and meditationLed by Sukhema, Shubhalila, Jayaraja	Introductory

October
2 Oct - 9 Oct	autumn walking and nature awareness Led by Amoghavira, Jinamati, Amayaraja Retreat Nearly Full Call to book	autumn walking and nature awarenessLed by Amoghavira, Jinamati, Amayaraja	Introductory
9 Oct - 16 Oct	qi gong and meditation Led by Siddhimala, Hridayagita Retreat Nearly Full Call to book	qi gong and meditationLed by Siddhimala, Hridayagita	Introductory
16 Oct - 23 Oct	yoga, embodied movement and meditation Led by Maitrivira, Ginny Stuart, Su Thornton Retreat Nearly Full Call to book	yoga, embodied movement and meditationLed by Maitrivira, Ginny Stuart, Su Thornton	Introductory

November
6 Nov - 13 Nov	going deeper - winter's path: walking and nature awareness Led by Moksadhi, Sunatha Spaces	going deeper - winter's path: walking and nature awarenessLed by Moksadhi, Sunatha	Going Deeper
20 Nov - 27 Nov	mindfulness and the path to freedom Led by Candradhi, Smritiratna Spaces	mindfulness and the path to freedomLed by Candradhi, Smritiratna	Introductory

December
4 Dec - 11 Dec	yoga, embodied movement and meditation Led by Shraddhadharani, Vidyadasa, Sagaramaitri Spaces	yoga, embodied movement and meditationLed by Shraddhadharani, Vidyadasa, Sagaramaitri	Introductory
18 Dec - 20 Dec	introductory weekend Led by Amayaraja, Jinamati Spaces	introductory weekendLed by Amayaraja, Jinamati	Introductory

2027

January
8 Jan - 10 Jan	young people's weekend Led by Candradhi, Amayaraja Spaces	young people's weekend Led by Candradhi, Amayaraja	Introductory
15 Jan - 20 Jan	yoga, embodied movement and meditation - 5 nights Led by Maitrivira, Candradhi, Vidyadasa Spaces	yoga, embodied movement and meditation - 5 nights Led by Maitrivira, Candradhi, Vidyadasa	Introductory
22 Jan - 24 Jan	introductory weekend Led by Shraddhadharani, Jinamati Spaces	introductory weekend Led by Shraddhadharani, Jinamati	Introductory

February
19 Feb - 22 Feb	introductory long weekend - 3 nights Led by Candradhi, Amoghavira Spaces	introductory long weekend - 3 nights Led by Candradhi, Amoghavira	Introductory

March
12 Mar - 19 Mar	yoga, embodied movement and meditation Led by Padmadarshini, Manjunaga, Clare Stephen Spaces	yoga, embodied movement and meditation Led by Padmadarshini, Manjunaga, Clare Stephen	Introductory

April
2 Apr - 4 Apr	introductory weekend Led by Aryadaya, Dhiraka Spaces	introductory weekend Led by Aryadaya, Dhiraka	Introductory
9 Apr - 16 Apr	the buddha's invitation Led by Moksadhi, Nayaka Spaces	the buddha's invitationLed by Moksadhi, Nayaka	Introductory
16 Apr - 21 Apr	spring awakening: hillwalking and meditation - 5 nights Led by Siddhimala, Danabhaya Spaces	spring awakening: hillwalking and meditation - 5 nightsLed by Siddhimala, Danabhaya	Introductory

May
7 May - 14 May	qi gong and meditation Led by Amoghavira, Diana Barnard, Maitrivira Spaces	qi gong and meditation Led by Amoghavira, Diana Barnard, Maitrivira	Introductory
21 May - 28 May	walking and nature awareness Led by Siddhimala, Shraddhadharani Spaces	walking and nature awareness Led by Siddhimala, Shraddhadharani	Introductory

June
11 Jun - 18 Jun	a landscape of colour: drawing, painting and meditation Led by Vidyadipa, Dhiraka Spaces	a landscape of colour: drawing, painting and meditationLed by Vidyadipa, Dhiraka	Introductory
18 Jun - 25 Jun	wild open heart: metta, movement and meditation Led by Jayachitta, Maitrihridaya Spaces	wild open heart: metta, movement and meditation Led by Jayachitta, Maitrihridaya	Introductory
25 Jun - 2 Jul	yoga, embodied movement and meditation Led by Maitrivira, Shuddhasara, Polly Griffiths Spaces	yoga, embodied movement and meditation Led by Maitrivira, Shuddhasara, Polly Griffiths	Introductory

July
2 Jul - 9 Jul	wild swimming and meditation Led by Dhiraka, Vidyadipa, Maitrivira Spaces	wild swimming and meditation Led by Dhiraka, Vidyadipa, Maitrivira	Introductory
16 Jul - 23 Jul	Hillwalking and Meditation Led by Amoghavira, Aryadaya Spaces	Hillwalking and MeditationLed by Amoghavira, Aryadaya	Introductory
30 Jul - 6 Aug	active hope for humanity Led by Smritiratna, Sukhema, Amayaraja, Candradhi Spaces	active hope for humanity Led by Smritiratna, Sukhema, Amayaraja, Candradhi	Introductory

August
13 Aug - 20 Aug	wild swimming, embodied movement and meditation Led by Padmadarshini, Kamalagita Spaces	wild swimming, embodied movement and meditation Led by Padmadarshini, Kamalagita	Introductory

October
1 Oct - 8 Oct	turn to gaze at the moon: tai chi, writing and meditation Led by Sukhema, Shubhalila, Jayaraja Spaces	turn to gaze at the moon: tai chi, writing and meditationLed by Sukhema, Shubhalila, Jayaraja	Introductory
8 Oct - 15 Oct	autumn walking and nature awareness Led by Amayaraja, Abhayaruci Spaces	autumn walking and nature awarenessLed by Amayaraja, Abhayaruci	Introductory
15 Oct - 18 Oct	Yoga and Meditation Long Weekend - 3 nights Led by Amoghavira, Candradhi, Clare Stephen Spaces	Yoga and Meditation Long Weekend - 3 nights Led by Amoghavira, Candradhi, Clare Stephen	Introductory

November
5 Nov - 12 Nov	awakening heart: metta, movement and nature Led by Satyamanas, Sagaramaitri Spaces	awakening heart: metta, movement and natureLed by Satyamanas, Sagaramaitri	Introductory
26 Nov - 3 Dec	mindfulness and the path to freedom Led by Candradhi, Smritiratna Spaces	mindfulness and the path to freedom Led by Candradhi, Smritiratna	Introductory

December
3 Dec - 10 Dec	yoga, embodied movement and meditation Led by Shraddhadharani, Vidyadasa, Clare Stephen Spaces	yoga, embodied movement and meditation Led by Shraddhadharani, Vidyadasa, Clare Stephen	Introductory
17 Dec - 19 Dec	introductory weekend Led by Amayaraja, Jinamati Spaces	introductory weekend Led by Amayaraja, Jinamati	Introductory