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.
2025
| - | introductory weekend Led by Pasadini, Shraddhadharani Join the waiting list |
introductory weekendLed by Pasadini, Shraddhadharani | Introductory |
| - | Simply Being Led by Tejananda, Siddhimala, Maitrivira Join the waiting list |
Simply Being Led by Tejananda, Siddhimala, Maitrivira | Regulars - Meditation |
| - | Contemplating the 5 skandhas Led by Nayaka, Subhanaya |
Contemplating the 5 skandhas Led by Nayaka, Subhanaya | Regulars - Triratna |
| - | Doorways to the deep Led by Singhashri, Balajit Join the waiting list |
Doorways to the deepLed by Singhashri, Balajit | Regulars - Meditation |
| - | Mindfulness and the path to freedom Led by Smritiratna, Candradhi, Shraddhadharani |
Mindfulness and the path to freedomLed by Smritiratna, Candradhi, Shraddhadharani | Introductory |
| - | Padmasambhava and the Vajra of awakening Led by Amoghavira, Shraddhadharani, Maitrivira |
Padmasambhava and the Vajra of awakening Led by Amoghavira, Shraddhadharani, Maitrivira | Regulars - Triratna |
| - | men's going for refuge retreat Led by Amarapala, Nayaka, Dhirajyoti |
men's going for refuge retreatLed by Amarapala, Nayaka, Dhirajyoti | Scottish Sangha |
| - | introductory weekend Led by Subhanaya, Dhiraka |
introductory weekendLed by Subhanaya, Dhiraka | Introductory |
| - | men's winter retreat Led by Smritiratna |
men's winter retreatLed by Smritiratna | Regulars - Meditation |
| - | women's winter retreat Led by Parami, Danasamudra, Kavyamani |
women's winter retreat Led by Parami, Danasamudra, Kavyamani | Mitras |
2026
| - | total immersion Led by Paramananda, Maitrivira, Mokshayogini |
total immersionLed by Paramananda, Maitrivira, Mokshayogini | Regulars - Meditation |
| - | Introductory Long Weekend - 3 nights Led by Amoghavira, Abhayaruci |
Introductory Long Weekend - 3 nightsLed by Amoghavira, Abhayaruci | Introductory |
| - | green buddha: appreciative mindfulness for troubled times Led by Smritiratna, Shraddhadharani |
green buddha: appreciative mindfulness for troubled timesLed by Smritiratna, Shraddhadharani | Regulars - Meditation |
| - | falling into freedom: the magic of mahamudra Led by Candrika, Nayaka |
falling into freedom: the magic of mahamudra Led by Candrika, Nayaka | Regulars - Meditation, Triratna |
| - | the buddha's invitation Led by Moksadhi, Nayaka |
the buddha's invitationLed by Moksadhi, Nayaka | Introductory |
| - | animist dharma Led by Dhivan, Nayaka, Vandika |
animist dharma Led by Dhivan, Nayaka, Vandika | Regulars - Triratna |
| - | love as a way of life: exploring the brahma viharas Led by Advayasiddhi, Candradhi, Maitrivira |
love as a way of life: exploring the brahma viharasLed by Advayasiddhi, Candradhi, Maitrivira | Regulars - Meditation |
| - | introductory weekend Led by Aryadaya, Dhiraka |
introductory weekend Led by Aryadaya, Dhiraka | Introductory |
| - | turning the heart towards freedom Led by Pasadini, Amoghavira |
turning the heart towards freedomLed by Pasadini, Amoghavira | Introductory |
| - | lgbtq+ embodied courage Led by Pasadini |
lgbtq+ embodied courageLed by Pasadini | Regulars - Meditation |
| - | a heart as wide as the world Led by Maitrivira, Shraddhadharani |
a heart as wide as the world Led by Maitrivira, Shraddhadharani | Introductory |
| - | seeing with proper wisdom: six element practice Led by Padmasuri, Maitreyi |
seeing with proper wisdom: six element practice Led by Padmasuri, Maitreyi | Order |
| - | dhyana and insight Led by Tejananda |
dhyana and insight Led by Tejananda | Regulars - Meditation |
| - | the three bodies of belonging Led by Singhashri, Balajit |
the three bodies of belongingLed by Singhashri, Balajit | Regulars - Meditation |
| - | the here and now mountain: Rumi and the ten fetters Led by Vajradarshini, Dhammasiri |
the here and now mountain: Rumi and the ten fettersLed by Vajradarshini, Dhammasiri | Regulars - Triratna |
| - | mindfulness and the path to freedom Led by Candradhi, Smritiratna |
mindfulness and the path to freedomLed by Candradhi, Smritiratna | Introductory |
| - | introductory weekend Led by Amayaraja, Abhayaruci |
introductory weekendLed by Amayaraja, Abhayaruci | Introductory |
| - | men's solstice retreat Led by Smritiratna |
men's solstice retreat Led by Smritiratna | Regulars - Meditation |
| - | women's winter retreat Led by Parami, Moksadhi |
women's winter retreat Led by Parami, Moksadhi | Mitras |