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.

2025

August
22 Aug - 24 Aug	introductory weekend Led by Pasadini, Shraddhadharani Retreat Full Join the waiting list	introductory weekendLed by Pasadini, Shraddhadharani	Introductory

September
19 Sep - 26 Sep	Painting the rainbow: tai chi, poetry and meditation Led by Sukhema, Linda France, Jayaraja Retreat Nearly Full Call to book	Painting the rainbow: tai chi, poetry and meditationLed by Sukhema, Linda France, Jayaraja	Introductory
26 Sep - 3 Oct	walking and nature awareness Led by Amoghavira, Candrika Retreat Full Join the waiting list	walking and nature awarenessLed by Amoghavira, Candrika	Introductory

October
17 Oct - 24 Oct	Wild open heart: metta, movement and meditation Led by Jayachitta, Arthaketu Retreat Nearly Full Call to book	Wild open heart: metta, movement and meditationLed by Jayachitta, Arthaketu	Introductory
24 Oct - 31 Oct	Qi Gong and Meditation Led by Siddhimala, Siwan Spaces	Qi Gong and MeditationLed by Siddhimala, Siwan	Introductory

November
7 Nov - 14 Nov	Mindfulness and the path to freedom Led by Smritiratna, Candradhi, Shraddhadharani Spaces	Mindfulness and the path to freedomLed by Smritiratna, Candradhi, Shraddhadharani	Introductory
14 Nov - 21 Nov	yoga, embodied movement and meditation Led by Maitrivira, Padmadarshini, Inalu Spaces	yoga, embodied movement and meditationLed by Maitrivira, Padmadarshini, Inalu	Introductory
28 Nov - 30 Nov	Yoga and Meditation Weekend Led by Amoghavira, Candradhi, Clare Stephen Retreat Nearly Full Call to book	Yoga and Meditation Weekend Led by Amoghavira, Candradhi, Clare Stephen	Introductory

December
19 Dec - 21 Dec	introductory weekend Led by Subhanaya, Dhiraka Spaces	introductory weekendLed by Subhanaya, Dhiraka	Introductory

2026

January
9 Jan - 11 Jan	young people's weekend Led by Candradhi, Amayaraja Spaces	young people's weekend Led by Candradhi, Amayaraja	Introductory
16 Jan - 21 Jan	yoga, embodied movement and meditation - 5 nights Led by Subhanaya, Candradhi, Vidyadasa Spaces	yoga, embodied movement and meditation - 5 nightsLed by Subhanaya, Candradhi, Vidyadasa	Introductory

February
13 Feb - 16 Feb	Introductory Long Weekend - 3 nights Led by Amoghavira, Abhayaruci Spaces	Introductory Long Weekend - 3 nightsLed by Amoghavira, Abhayaruci	Introductory

March
6 Mar - 13 Mar	yoga, embodied movement and meditation Led by Padmadarshini, Manjunaga, Inalu Spaces	yoga, embodied movement and meditation Led by Padmadarshini, Manjunaga, Inalu	Introductory
27 Mar - 3 Apr	photography and meditation Led by Amoghavira, Shraddhadharani Spaces	photography and meditationLed by Amoghavira, Shraddhadharani	Introductory

April
3 Apr - 10 Apr	the buddha's invitation Led by Moksadhi, Nayaka Spaces	the buddha's invitationLed by Moksadhi, Nayaka	Introductory
10 Apr - 17 Apr	spring awakening: hillwalking and meditation Led by Siddhimala, Aryadaya Spaces	spring awakening: hillwalking and meditationLed by Siddhimala, Aryadaya	Introductory

May
8 May - 15 May	qi gong and meditation Led by Amoghavira, Diana Barnard Spaces	qi gong and meditation Led by Amoghavira, Diana Barnard	Introductory
22 May - 27 May	walking and nature awareness - 5 nights Led by Siddhimala, Danabhaya Spaces	walking and nature awareness - 5 nights Led by Siddhimala, Danabhaya	Introductory

June
5 Jun - 7 Jun	introductory weekend Led by Aryadaya, Dhiraka Spaces	introductory weekend Led by Aryadaya, Dhiraka	Introductory
12 Jun - 19 Jun	active hope for humanity Led by Smritiratna, Sukhema, Candradhi, Amayaraja Spaces	active hope for humanity Led by Smritiratna, Sukhema, Candradhi, Amayaraja	Introductory
19 Jun - 26 Jun	turning the heart towards freedom Led by Pasadini, Amoghavira Spaces	turning the heart towards freedomLed by Pasadini, Amoghavira	Introductory
26 Jun - 3 Jul	yoga, embodied movement and meditation Led by Suryadarshini, Shuddhasara, Polly Griffiths Spaces	yoga, embodied movement and meditationLed by Suryadarshini, Shuddhasara, Polly Griffiths	Introductory

July
3 Jul - 10 Jul	wild swimming, embodied movement and meditation Led by Subhanaya, Nayaka, Abhayaruci Spaces	wild swimming, embodied movement and meditationLed by Subhanaya, Nayaka, Abhayaruci	Introductory
17 Jul - 24 Jul	hillwalking and meditation Led by Amoghavira, Candradhi, Amayaraja Spaces	hillwalking and meditation Led by Amoghavira, Candradhi, Amayaraja	Introductory
31 Jul - 7 Aug	awakening body: movement, meditation and buddhism Led by Subhanaya, Candradhi, Sagaramaitri, Maitrivira Spaces	awakening body: movement, meditation and buddhismLed by Subhanaya, Candradhi, Sagaramaitri, Maitrivira	Introductory

August
14 Aug - 21 Aug	wild swimming, embodied movement and meditation Led by Padmadarshini, Maitrivira Spaces	wild swimming, embodied movement and meditationLed by Padmadarshini, Maitrivira	Introductory
21 Aug - 28 Aug	living with uncertainty: exploring the bardos Led by Jayachitta, Padmadarshini Spaces	living with uncertainty: exploring the bardosLed by Jayachitta, Padmadarshini	Introductory

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, Jayaraja, Linda France Spaces	white crane spreads wings: tai chi, writing and meditationLed by Sukhema, Jayaraja, Linda France	Introductory

October
2 Oct - 9 Oct	autumn walking and nature awareness Led by Amoghavira, Amayaraja Spaces	autumn walking and nature awarenessLed by Amoghavira, Amayaraja	Introductory
9 Oct - 16 Oct	qi gong and meditation Led by Siddhimala, Siwan Spaces	qi gong and meditationLed by Siddhimala, Siwan	Introductory
16 Oct - 23 Oct	yoga, embodied movement and meditation Led by Maitrivira, Ginny Stuart, Su Thornton Spaces	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 Amoghavira, Moksadhi Spaces	going deeper - winter's path: walking and nature awarenessLed by Amoghavira, Moksadhi	Introductory
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, Abhayaruci Spaces	introductory weekendLed by Amayaraja, Abhayaruci	Introductory