Retreats
On retreat we stop all forms of business and extraneous activities in order to emphasise a particular spiritual practice. A retreat can be just for one or two days, a long weekend, a week or longer if we have time. All our retreats are guided by our experienced meditation teachers.
Fri, 18 OctNagarjuna KMC, Thornby Hall18 Oct 2024, 19:30 – 20 Oct 2024, 12:30Nagarjuna KMC, Thornby Hall, Thornby Hall, Naseby Rd, Northampton NN6 8SW, UKA weekend of meditations that build inner strength and help us to work with our difficulties in ways that are conducive to inner peace, resilience and spiritual growth. The beauty and tranquillity of Thornby Hall provides the perfect setting to take some time out to relax and get stronger. 
Sat, 31 AugAmitabha KMC31 Aug 2024, 10:00 – 15:30Amitabha KMC, The Old Vicarage, Gloucester Rd, Bishopston, Bristol BS7 8NX, UKSessions last an hour and are at the following times: 10 am, 12pm, 2:30pm. Spend the day learning meditations that enable us to discover the happiness within and create a lasting experience of peace.
Fri, 16 AugAmitabha KMC16 Aug 2024, 19:30 – 18 Aug 2024, 17:00Amitabha KMC, The Old Vicarage, Gloucester Rd, Bishopston, Bristol BS7 8NX, UKAn inspiring guided retreat, exploring 'Lamrim’, or ‘The Stages of the Path to Enlightenment’ which is the series of meditations consisting of all of the essential teachings of Buddha. Introduction: Friday 16th Aug 7.30pm Saturday & Sunday 9-10am, 11am-12pm, 2-3pm, 4-5pm.
Medicine Buddha healing day retreat
with Mandy Roberts
Saturday 30th November
10:30am -3:30pm
Sessions last an hour and are at the following times: 9am, 11am, 2pm, 4pm.
Through building a deep connection with the healing pratice of Medicine Buddha we can learn to heal our body and mind and draw closer to everlasting peace.
Course fee: £15 for non-members/ free for members
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Vajrasattva purification retreat
with Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Lamchen
Friday 6th-Sunday 8th December
10:30am -3:30pm
(Friday 6th is an introduction 7:30-8:30pm)
Sessions last an hour and are at the following times: 9am, 11am, 2pm, 4pm.
Through the powerful purification practice of Buddha Vajrasattva we can learn how to clean our karma, shift negativity and create a pure and peaceful mind
Course fee: £15 for non-members/ free for members
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Creating Keajra
Vajrayogini retreat
with Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Lamchen
Monday 6th-Wednesday 15th January 2025
Introduction -Sunday 5th January 7:30-8:30pm
Sessions last an hour and are at the following times: 9am, 11am, 2pm, 4pm.
A special retreat offering the opportunity to bring your Highest Yoga Tantra practice to life and really deepen your experience.
* only for those with HYT empowerment
Course fee: £15 for non-members/ free for members
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Footsteps of Enlightenment
with Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Lamchen
Friday 17th-Sunday 19th January 2025
(Friday 17th is an introduction 7:30-8:30pm)
Sessions last an hour and are at the following times: 9am, 11am, 2pm, 4pm.
An inspiring retreat where we will meditate on the stages of the path to enlightenment according to the words of wisdom of the ancient Kadampa meditation masters
Course fee: £15 for non-members/ free for members
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