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.
October 2018
WLBC weekend retreat: Opening the Doors to Insight
Buddhism points out that all life involves some suffering - but shows us how to face up to that fact in a way that leads to a true fulfilment, even joy. Join us to explore how, in a simple programme of meditation, study/discussion groups and devotional practice, with plenty of free time to do nothing, go for walks in the beautiful natural surroundings, or hang out together. All welcome.
Find out more »Led by Bodhilila & Dharmavadana
December 2018
City retreat: Sailing the Worldly Winds
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, Hanka, Paramananda, Dharmavadana & Sudurjaya
City retreat: Sailing the Worldly Winds
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, Hanka, Paramananda, Dharmavadana & Sudurjaya
City retreat: Sailing the Worldly Winds
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, Hanka, Paramananda, Dharmavadana & Sudurjaya
City retreat: Sailing the Worldly Winds
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, Hanka, Paramananda, Dharmavadana & Sudurjaya
City retreat: Sailing the Worldly Winds
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, Hanka, Paramananda, Dharmavadana & Sudurjaya
City retreat: Sailing the Worldly Winds
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, Hanka, Paramananda, Dharmavadana & Sudurjaya
City retreat: Sailing the Worldly Winds
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, Hanka, Paramananda, Dharmavadana & Tarakarunya
January 2019
City retreat: Sailing the Worldly Winds
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, Hanka, Paramananda, Dharmavadana & Sudurjaya
February 2019
Seeds of Awakening: Retreat for mitras and Order members
A great opportunity for experienced, committed members of the WLBC sangha to practise together. As the days lengthen and the sap begins to rise in the trees, we will be incubating the seeds of faith, loving kindness and Insight in our own practice, trusting that we have everything we need for them to grow and flourish. Open to mitras and Order members only.
Find out more »March 2019
The Taste of Freedom: Weekend retreat at Othona, Essex
"Just as the mighty ocean has one taste, the taste of salt, so the Buddha's teaching and way of life has one taste, the taste of freedom." Spend a weekend letting go into that flavour of liberation at Othona retreat centre on the shore of the mighty, salty ocean in Essex with a simple programme of meditation, talks, study/discussion groups and devotional practice. All welcome.
Find out more »April 2019
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.
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