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.
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
November 2020
The Heart of Practice: Online Retreat
In this online meditation retreat we will be taking a fresh look at the main practices taught within Triratna with the aim of connecting to the inner spirit at their heart.
Find out more »Paramananda and Bodhilila
December 2020
City Retreat 2020: Letting Go and Waking Up
Join us on retreat from Wednesday 30 December, 7 pm - Saturday 2 January, 8.30 pm, with an extended evening on Thursday 31 December to welcome the New Year in.
Find out more »Bodhilila, Prajnanita and Ratnadeva
City Retreat 2020: Letting Go and Waking Up
Join us on retreat from Wednesday 30 December, 7 pm - Saturday 2 January, 8.30 pm, with an extended evening on Thursday 31 December to welcome the New Year in.
Find out more »Bodhilila, Prajnanita and Ratnadeva
January 2021
City Retreat 2020: Letting Go and Waking Up
Join us on retreat from Wednesday 30 December, 7 pm - Saturday 2 January, 8.30 pm, with an extended evening on Thursday 31 December to welcome the New Year in.
Find out more »Bodhilila, Prajnanita and Ratnadeva
City Retreat 2020: Letting Go and Waking Up
Join us on retreat from Wednesday 30 December, 7 pm - Saturday 2 January, 8.30 pm, with an extended evening on Thursday 31 December to welcome the New Year in.
Find out more »Bodhilila, Prajnanita and Ratnadeva
