These retreats are suitable for those who have already learnt meditation within the context of the Triratna Buddhist Community.
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Meditation Long Weekend
With ParamanandaJune 3-6 | £180/150
A long weekend of concentrated practice with the this experienced teacher intended to deepen our experience of sitting and walking meditation. Set in the context of both mindfulness and loving kindness. With meditation, chanting, poetry and silence. (You will need to have been mediating for at least six months to attend this retreat and be comfortable with periods of silence).
Please note; this retreat runs from Thursday pm to Sunday pm
White Tara Weekend – “A still point in the turning world”
With Vipulakirti & ShubraJune 11-13 | £130/110
Exploring the image of the bodhisattva White Tara who symbolises wisdom and compassion. A weekend of bringing White Tara’s stillness into our own lives through meditation, reflection, ritual and silence.
(This retreat is followed by a White Tara sadhana retreat for Order members)
The Body's Wisdom - Focusing
With Manjudeva & JutikaJuly 23-25 | £140/120
In an increasingly disconnected and disembodied age, the practice of "Focusing" shows us that the body is a source of knowing and kindness in its own right. Through experiential explorations we will learn to listen to the wisdom in our body. Over the weekend we will be mainly working in pairs, safely exploring this rich and rewarding reflective and body based practice. Combined with meditation and simple ritual. More details about Focusing at www.livingfocusing.co.uk
Mindfulness Weekend
With Khemasiddhi, Vajrashraddha & TaramaniAugust 13-15 | £130/110
Mindfulness is beautiful and potent. It brings us alive to the full range of our experience and awakens us to hidden aspects of ourselves, attuning us to a deeper reality in our everyday lives. Allow yourself to become immersed in its practice over the weekend, taking you into greater peace, clarity and energy for the weeks beyond the retreat.
Mid-winter Meditation Weekend
With Vimalacitta & SraddhagitaDecember 10-12 | £130/110
A warm reflective weekend of meditation practice at the heart of mid-winter. A time to turn inward and connect with ourselves before the festive season. With meditation, ritual and periods of silence.
Practice Evenings
Rivendell also holds monthly Wednesday night practice evenings. An opportunity to come together and practice meditation and Puja together.
