Retreats
Going on retreat is one of the most powerful of Buddhist practices – taking time and space, surrounded by nature, to let go of the pressures of daily life and allow the mind naturally to relax and open, and to come into fuller, more harmonious connection with others.
The Triratna Buddhist Community, of which WLBC is part, also runs a wide range of other retreats across the UK, and worldwide: see goingonretreat.com.
May 2019
The Great Elements – retreat at Vajrasana, Suffolk
Tuning into the elemental qualities of our embodied experienced brings ease and enjoyment, and can even lead to Awakening. Join us to explore the important Buddhist practice of meditation and reflection on the 'great elements' in ourselves and in the beautiful natural environment of Vajrasana retreat centre.
Find out more »June 2019
Midweek ‘Going Deeper’ retreat at Vajrasana, Suffolk
This retreat, the longest and most intensive in our programme, is a rare opportunity to fully immerse yourself in Dharma practice with others from the WLBC sangha in the beautiful and highly supportive conditions of Vajrasana retreat centre in Suffolk. Open to anyone who has a basic understanding of Buddhism (eg from an Introduction to Buddhism course), and has learnt to meditate. Four day retreat, Monday 24 - Friday 28 June.
Find out more »August 2019
Weekend retreat at Othona – Entering the Golden Realm
This retreat explores three qualities associated with the inspiring figure of the Buddha Ratnasamhava - wisdom of equality, creativity and equanimity. There’ll be a simple programme of meditation, study/discussion groups and devotional practice, with plenty of time to do nothing, go for walks or hang out together. All welcome.
Find out more »Led by Dharmavadana, Prajnanita and Ratnadeva
October 2019
November 2019
Calling the Earth to Witness: Midweek ‘Going Deeper’ Retreat
Led by Paramananda, one of the most experienced and sought-after meditation teachers in the Triratna Buddhist Community, this retreat will explore the foundations of meditation found in the myth of the Buddha's life. As the longest and most intensive retreat in our programme, it's a rare opportunity to fully immerse yourself in Dharma practice with others from the WLBC sangha in the beautiful and highly supportive conditions of Vajrasana retreat centre in Suffolk. Five day retreat, Monday 11 - Friday 15 November.
Find out more »Paramananda with Bodhilila and Sudurjaya
December 2019
City Retreat: Building the Buddha Land
Our annual City Retreat provides a special programme of meditation, reflection and ritual over the holiday period. Feel free to drop in for any of the programme, or to treat it as a non-residential retreat for the week. Full programme now available.
Find out more »Led by Bodhilila, Paramananda, Prajnanita & Sudurjaya
February 2020
Retreat for Triratna Mitras and Order Members
WLBC's annual Order member/mitra retreat is a great opportunity for experienced, committed members of the WLBC sangha to practise together, and to develop friendships that can continue to grow long after the retreat, deepening sangha at the WLBC as well as enriching our own lives. Please note: This retreat is open to mitras and Order members only.
Find out more »March 2020
CANCELLED Weekend Retreat at Othona – The Four Noble Truths: Medicine for the World’s Ills
Going on retreat is one of the most powerful of Buddhist practices – taking time and space, surrounded by nature, to let go of the pressures of daily life and allow the mind naturally to relax and open. There’ll be a simple programme of meditation, study/discussion groups and devotional practice, with plenty of time to do nothing, go for walks or hang out together. All welcome.
Find out more »June 2020
July 2020
Trust your Mind – Online Weekend Retreat
In this weekend retreat we will be exploring Sraddha, our capacity to resonate wholeheartedly with the teaching of the Buddha, confident in our ability to transform and trusting enough to be held by the unknown.
Find out more »Prajnanita and Ratnadeva
Online Retreat: There is a field….
How might a deeper intimacy with our bodies hold a key to transforming views and attitudes which no longer serve us and help us to enjoy a creative and meaningful life?
Find out more »Bodhilila and Paramananda
August 2020
The Psychology of Liberation: Bank Holiday Online Retreat
The Abhidharma teachings help us to locate ourselves, to understand our minds in their current unenlightened states. This retreat is for practitioners who are familiar with the mindfulness of breathing and the metta-bhavana and who are open to Buddhist ritual.
Find out more »Prajnanita and Ratnadeva
October 2020
Online Weekend Retreat: Fires of Transformation
Join us for an online weekend retreat invoking Padmasambhava one archetype of the awakened mind helping us to face our own demons...
Find out more »Led by Bodhilila and Ratnadeva
Drawing and the Art of Mindfulness (Online)
This online workshop offers an opportunity to explore the beauty and simplicity of the ancient practice of mindfulness in the context of drawing. Experience how the two disciplines complement each other leading to greater clarity of perception, wonder and appreciation of the world around us.
Find out more »Amitajyoti
