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Nature, Walking and Swimming

Nature is for many of us a vital source of spiritual nourishment in an increasingly busy world. We combine traditional Buddhist teachings with the simple practice of spending time in the rich and beautiful landscapes that surround Dhanakosa. Watch our short film to hear about the transformative effect of nature retreats at Dhanakosa. 

Teaching will include an introduction to meditation, nature awareness practice and guided walking or swimming options particular to your retreat to suit different levels of fitness. All retreats include meditation instruction, periods of silence, and introduction to the Buddhist tradition including elements of Buddhist ritual, appropriate to the level of the retreat.

 

2026
October
- autumn walking and nature awareness
Led by Amoghavira, Jinamati, Amayaraja
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autumn walking and nature awarenessLed by Amoghavira, Jinamati, Amayaraja Introductory
2027
January
- going deeper - imbolc winter walking - 4 nights
Led by Nayaka, Amayaraja
Spaces
going deeper - imbolc winter walking - 4 nights Led by Nayaka, Amayaraja Going Deeper
April
- spring awakening: hillwalking and meditation - 5 nights
Led by Siddhimala, Danabhaya
Spaces
spring awakening: hillwalking and meditation - 5 nightsLed by Siddhimala, Danabhaya Introductory
May
- going deeper - awake in the wild
Led by Satyamanas, Abhayaruci
Spaces
going deeper - awake in the wild Led by Satyamanas, Abhayaruci Going Deeper
- walking and nature awareness
Led by Siddhimala, Shraddhadharani
Spaces
walking and nature awareness Led by Siddhimala, Shraddhadharani Introductory
July
- wild swimming and meditation
Led by Dhiraka, Vidyadipa, Maitrivira
Spaces
wild swimming and meditation Led by Dhiraka, Vidyadipa, Maitrivira Introductory
- Hillwalking and Meditation
Led by Amoghavira, Aryadaya
Spaces
Hillwalking and MeditationLed by Amoghavira, Aryadaya Introductory
August
- wild swimming, embodied movement and meditation
Led by Padmadarshini, Kamalagita
Spaces
wild swimming, embodied movement and meditation Led by Padmadarshini, Kamalagita Introductory
September
- going deeper - walking in the living land
Led by Nayaka, Shraddhadharani
Spaces
going deeper - walking in the living land Led by Nayaka, Shraddhadharani Going Deeper
October
- autumn walking and nature awareness
Led by Amayaraja, Abhayaruci
Spaces
autumn walking and nature awarenessLed by Amayaraja, Abhayaruci Introductory
November
- awakening heart: metta, movement and nature
Led by Satyamanas, Sagaramaitri
Spaces
awakening heart: metta, movement and natureLed by Satyamanas, Sagaramaitri Introductory