Retreats
A retreat is where you’ll really catch what Buddhism is trying to teach you. After all, Buddhism isn’t a theory or a dogma – it’s a vision of life. The point is to live it.
We designed and built our retreat centre, Vajrasana, to create an entire Buddhist world that you can live and practise in. You don’t necessarily need to know anything about Buddhism to go on retreat – but you do need to care about the bigger questions: What am I here for? How can I find meaning?
Upcoming Retreats
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Do I need to be a Buddhist?
No, you don’t need to be a Buddhist. On our introductory retreats you don’t need any previous experience of meditation either – if you don’t know our two main meditation practices, we will teach them to you from scratch. To attend intensive retreats we ask that you have been practising the Mindfulness of Breathing and Metta Bhavana regularly, and in a Triratna context, for at least six months.
What actually happens on retreat?
Retreat life is simple, with a daily programme to follow. There will be periods of meditation, talks on aspects of Buddhism and Buddhist rituals. As the retreat progresses there will be more meditation sessions and longer periods of silence to allow for reflection. On most retreats there will also be small groups led by a team member in which you can discuss your experience of the retreat. In order to keep the retreat running smoothly, we ask everyone to help out with some simple chores.
Contact
Have a question regarding retreats?
Use the form below and we will respond to you as soon as possible. Alternatively contact 020 8981 1225
