We see into the Life of Things: Writing and Dharma practice

This retreat is suitable for those who have a regular meditation practice and who regularly attend retreats, a centre or a group within the context of the Triratna Buddhist Community. You will also need to be familiar with, and happy to participate in, Triratna Buddhist devotional practice and ritual (puja), be comfortable with extended periods of sitting meditation and the possibility on some retreats of periods spent in silence.

If we had a keen vision and feeling of all ordinary human life, it would be like hearing the grass grow and the squirrel’s heart beat, and we should die of that roar which lies on the other side of silence.

 - George Eliot

On this retreat we will use creative writing as a way to deepen our Buddhist practice. In workshops we will explore nature by going outside, and use this to inform our writing and dharma practice -  finding way to make our vision more keen, seeing more deeply into the life of things. The weekend will include meditation, group writing sessions, rituals and a walk or two. 

Subhadassi is a retreat leader and writer with more than two decades’ experience of leading retreats, and running writing workshops. More details: subhadassi.com

Covid-secure requirements

We still have some Covid related requirements that we believe helps to ensure that Rivendell is a safer environment (such as asking each retreatant to take a lateral flow test and letting the office know the result before travelling to Rivendell), and we will only accept bookings on the basis that those who attend our retreats abide by the requirements of our Covid risk assessment.

We want those that come to Rivendell to be confident that we are making their stay here as safe as possible.

Concession information

Rivendell has reintroduced its concessionary rate for all retreats, however we are still in a very difficult financial situation so please can we ask that you only use this rate if essential. Please do also consider writing to our office team via bookings@rivendellretreatcentre.com if you really are in need of further financial assistance to help enable you to come on retreat here.

Cancellation policy

All deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable in all circumstances. If you wish to cancel your place on a retreat, we require a minimum notice of 4 calendar weeks before a retreat is due to take place, in order that a refund (not deposit) will be possible. If you cancel and we can't replace you, you will be required to pay half the total cost of the retreat. Please let us know as soon as possible if you need to cancel, as there may be other people waiting for a place on the retreat to become available. Any refund will still be on the basis that we can the fill your space.

Retreat Leaders: 
Subhadassi
Single Room Availability: 
Sorry, but the single room is not available on this retreat now
Date: Friday, September 22, 2023 to Sunday, September 24, 2023

Prices for this event are: £219 - £199 (Conc)

Selected Price: 
£219.00

This event is no longer open for bookings