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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
January
- Young People's Weekend
Led by Candradhi, Amayaraja
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Young People's WeekendLed by Candradhi, Amayaraja Introductory
- Opening to Life
Led by Siddhimala, Shraddhadharani
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Opening to Life Led by Siddhimala, Shraddhadharani Introductory
- yoga, embodied movement and meditation
Led by Subhanaya, Candradhi, Su Thornton
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yoga, embodied movement and meditationLed by Subhanaya, Candradhi, Su Thornton Introductory
February
- turning the heart towards freedom
Led by Pasadini, Amoghavira
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turning the heart towards freedomLed by Pasadini, Amoghavira Introductory
- yoga, embodied movement and meditation
Led by Padmadarshini, Manjunaga, Inalu
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yoga, embodied movement and meditationLed by Padmadarshini, Manjunaga, Inalu Introductory
March
- a heart as wide as the world
Led by Maitrivira, Shraddhadharani
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a heart as wide as the worldLed by Maitrivira, Shraddhadharani Introductory
- introductory weekend
Led by Maitrivira, Dhiraka
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introductory weekendLed by Maitrivira, Dhiraka Introductory
- photography, nature awareness and meditation
Led by Amoghavira, Dhiraka, Caz
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photography, nature awareness and meditationLed by Amoghavira, Dhiraka, Caz Introductory
May
- Qi Gong and Meditation
Led by Maitrivira, Amoghavira, Diana Barnard
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Qi Gong and Meditation Led by Maitrivira, Amoghavira, Diana Barnard Introductory
- walking and nature awareness
Led by Siddhimala, Jinamati
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walking and nature awarenessLed by Siddhimala, Jinamati Introductory
- Yoga and Meditation
Led by Pasadini, Ginny Stuart, Polly Griffiths
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Yoga and Meditation Led by Pasadini, Ginny Stuart, Polly Griffiths Introductory
June
- Journeys to the deep
Led by Locana, Vajrashraddha
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Journeys to the deepLed by Locana, Vajrashraddha Introductory
- Active Hope for Humanity
Led by Smritiratna, Candradhi, Sukhema, Amayaraja
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Active Hope for Humanity Led by Smritiratna, Candradhi, Sukhema, Amayaraja Introductory
July
- wild swimming, embodied movement and meditation
Led by Nayaka, Subhanaya, Elise
Retreat Nearly Full

Call to book

wild swimming, embodied movement and meditationLed by Nayaka, Subhanaya, Elise Introductory
- Hillwalking and meditation
Led by Amoghavira, Aryadaya, Maitrivira
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Hillwalking and meditationLed by Amoghavira, Aryadaya, Maitrivira Introductory
- yoga, embodied movement and meditation
Led by Suryadarshini, Candradhi, Shuddhasara
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yoga, embodied movement and meditationLed by Suryadarshini, Candradhi, Shuddhasara Introductory
August
- wild swimming, embodied movement and meditation
Led by Padmadarshini, Moksadhi, Maitrivira
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wild swimming, embodied movement and meditationLed by Padmadarshini, Moksadhi, Maitrivira Introductory
- a landscape of colour: art and meditation
Led by Dhiraka, Vidyadipa
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a landscape of colour: art and meditationLed by Dhiraka, Vidyadipa Introductory
- introductory weekend
Led by Pasadini, Shraddhadharani
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introductory weekendLed by Pasadini, Shraddhadharani Introductory
September
- Painting the rainbow: tai chi, poetry and meditation
Led by Sukhema, Linda France, Jayaraja
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Painting the rainbow: tai chi, poetry and meditationLed by Sukhema, Linda France, Jayaraja Introductory
- walking and nature awareness
Led by Amoghavira, Candrika
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walking and nature awarenessLed by Amoghavira, Candrika Introductory
October
- Wild open heart: metta, movement and meditation
Led by Jayachitta, Maitrihridaya
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Wild open heart: metta, movement and meditationLed by Jayachitta, Maitrihridaya Introductory
- Qi Gong and Meditation
Led by Siddhimala, Siwan
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Qi Gong and MeditationLed by Siddhimala, Siwan Introductory
November
- Mindfulness and the path to freedom
Led by Smritiratna, Candradhi, Shraddhadharani
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Mindfulness and the path to freedomLed by Smritiratna, Candradhi, Shraddhadharani Introductory
- yoga, embodied movement and meditation
Led by Maitrivira, Padmadarshini, Inalu
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yoga, embodied movement and meditationLed by Maitrivira, Padmadarshini, Inalu Introductory
- Yoga and Meditation Weekend
Led by Amoghavira, Candradhi, Clare Stephen
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Yoga and Meditation Weekend Led by Amoghavira, Candradhi, Clare Stephen Introductory
December
- introductory weekend
Led by Moksadhi, Subhanaya
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introductory weekendLed by Moksadhi, Subhanaya Introductory