Meditation and Buddhism

Interested in learning about Buddhism and the practice of Buddhist meditation in a supportive retreat environment? Then come and join us, we offer a variety of weekend and week-long retreats that are a great introduction to meditation, ritual, the practice of silence, all in the beauty of the surroundings of Dhanakosa.

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
11 Sep - 18 Sep	seeing with proper wisdom: six element practice Led by Padmasuri, Maitreyi Retreat Full Join the waiting list	seeing with proper wisdom: six element practice Led by Padmasuri, Maitreyi	Order
25 Sep - 2 Oct	dhyana and insight Led by Tejananda Retreat Full Join the waiting list	dhyana and insight Led by Tejananda	Regulars - Meditation

October
23 Oct - 30 Oct	the three bodies of belonging Led by Singhashri, Balajit, Siddhimala Retreat Full Join the waiting list	the three bodies of belongingLed by Singhashri, Balajit, Siddhimala	Regulars - Triratna

November
13 Nov - 20 Nov	the here and now mountain: Rumi and the ten fetters Led by Vajradarshini, Dhammasiri, Mokshayogin Retreat Full Join the waiting list	the here and now mountain: Rumi and the ten fettersLed by Vajradarshini, Dhammasiri, Mokshayogin	Regulars - Triratna
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
18 Dec - 20 Dec	introductory weekend Led by Amayaraja, Jinamati Spaces	introductory weekendLed by Amayaraja, Jinamati	Introductory
22 Dec - 29 Dec	men's solstice retreat: appreciative awareness Led by Smritiratna Spaces	men's solstice retreat: appreciative awareness Led by Smritiratna	Regulars - Meditation
29 Dec - 5 Jan	women's winter retreat Led by Parami, Kavyamani, Danasamudra Retreat Nearly Full Call to book	women's winter retreat Led by Parami, Kavyamani, Danasamudra	Mitras

2027

January
22 Jan - 24 Jan	introductory weekend Led by Shraddhadharani, Jinamati Spaces	introductory weekend Led by Shraddhadharani, Jinamati	Introductory

February
5 Feb - 19 Feb	total immersion Led by Paramananda, Moksayogini, Maitrivira Spaces	total immersion Led by Paramananda, Moksayogini, Maitrivira	Regulars - Meditation
19 Feb - 22 Feb	introductory long weekend - 3 nights Led by Candradhi, Amoghavira Spaces	introductory long weekend - 3 nights Led by Candradhi, Amoghavira	Introductory
26 Feb - 5 Mar	green buddha: appreciative mindfulness for troubled times Led by Smritiratna, Shraddhadharani Spaces	green buddha: appreciative mindfulness for troubled times Led by Smritiratna, Shraddhadharani	Regulars - Meditation

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
21 Apr - 30 Apr	Uncontrived Mindfulness - 9 nights Led by Vajradevi, Amoghavira, Gunasiddhi Spaces	Uncontrived Mindfulness - 9 nightsLed by Vajradevi, Amoghavira, Gunasiddhi	Regulars - Meditation, Triratna
30 Apr - 7 May	animist dharma Led by Dhivan, Nayaka, Vandika Spaces	animist dharma Led by Dhivan, Nayaka, Vandika	Regulars - Triratna

May
28 May - 4 Jun	love as a way of life: exploring the brahma viharas Led by Advayasiddhi, Candradhi Spaces	love as a way of life: exploring the brahma viharas Led by Advayasiddhi, Candradhi	Regulars - Meditation

June
4 Jun - 6 Jun	glasgow sangha weekend Led by Moksadhi Spaces	glasgow sangha weekend Led by Moksadhi	Scottish Sangha

July
9 Jul - 16 Jul	going deeper - the dynamics of liberation Led by Nayaka Spaces	going deeper - the dynamics of liberationLed by Nayaka	Going Deeper

August
20 Aug - 27 Aug	lgbtq+ embodied courage Led by Pasadini Spaces	lgbtq+ embodied courage Led by Pasadini	Regulars - Meditation

September
3 Sep - 10 Sep	seeing with proper wisdom: six element practice Led by Padmasuri, Maitreyi Spaces	seeing with proper wisdom: six element practice Led by Padmasuri, Maitreyi	Order
17 Sep - 22 Sep	going deeper - metta: reality expressed - 5 nights Led by Sanghadhara, Amalasiddhi, Candradhi Spaces	going deeper - metta: reality expressed - 5 nightsLed by Sanghadhara, Amalasiddhi, Candradhi	Going Deeper
22 Sep - 1 Oct	beyond separation - 9 nights Led by Tejananda, Siddhimala, Maitrivira Spaces	beyond separation - 9 nightsLed by Tejananda, Siddhimala, Maitrivira	Regulars - Meditation

October
22 Oct - 29 Oct	embodying freedom Led by Singhashri, Balajit, Siddhimala Spaces	embodying freedomLed by Singhashri, Balajit, Siddhimala	Regulars - Triratna

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
12 Nov - 19 Nov	falling into freedom Led by Candrika, Amoghavira Spaces	falling into freedom Led by Candrika, Amoghavira	Regulars - Meditation, Triratna
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
10 Dec - 17 Dec	men's going for refuge retreat Led by Nayaka, Amarapala, Amayaraja Spaces	men's going for refuge retreat Led by Nayaka, Amarapala, Amayaraja	Scottish Sangha
17 Dec - 19 Dec	introductory weekend Led by Amayaraja, Jinamati Spaces	introductory weekend Led by Amayaraja, Jinamati	Introductory
20 Dec - 27 Dec	men's solstice retreat: appreciative awareness Led by Smritiratna Spaces	men's solstice retreat: appreciative awareness Led by Smritiratna	Regulars - Meditation
27 Dec - 3 Jan	women's winter retreat Led by Parami Spaces	women's winter retreat Led by Parami	Mitras