learn to meditate weekend retreats
Want to reduce your stress? Control your anger? Find inner peace? It all starts with meditation - the ancient practice of bringing peace to the mind.
Our learn to Meditate weekend retreats are relaxed and straightforward weekend breaks designed to give you an easy introduction to simple meditation. These popular courses are especially suitable for absolute beginners to meditation. Ideal for people with busy schedules, in one weekend you can learn the principles of meditating and experience a peaceful break, away from everyday stress. The basics are clearly explained with the opportunity to try out simple techniques to increase peace of mind and happiness.
No special clothes or cushions, mats, etc. are required - we sit on chairs ('though you're welcome to sit on one of our cushions on the floor if you prefer!) The weekend includes guided meditations, discussion, and plenty of opportunities to ask questions, as well as healthy eating, countryside walks (weather permitting!) and plenty of time just to sit back and relax.
These relaxing courses are well worth trying and are open to everybody. It's the ideal way to discover why meditation is the foundation of inner peace. See below for our programme of upcoming courses; please call to book on +44 (0)1283 732338, or email us to book, or for more information.
timetable
Friday
6.30pm - Supper
8pm - Introductory talk
Saturday
8am - 9am - Breakfast
9m - 10.30am - First Session
11:30am - 1pm - Second Session
1pm - Lunch
2pm - Meditation Room Talk
4:30pm - 6pm - Third Session
6pm - Supper
7:30pm - Introduction to chanted prayers
Sunday
8am - 9am - Breakfast
9am - 10:30m - Fourth Session
11:30am - 1pm - Fifth Session
1pm - Lunch
cost
- Single room: £110
- Single room en-suite: £120
- Twin room: £100 (per person)
- Twin room en-suite: £110 (per person)
- Shared: £80 (available for phone bookings only)
- Dormitory: £70
- Camping: £60 (camping available April to October only)
- No accommodation (course only): £40
course dates 2010
- 22nd – 24th January - Book online
- 14th – 16th May - Book online
- 15th – 17th October - Book online
If you've enjoyed one of our Learn to Meditate Workshops, or you'd like to find out more specifically about Buddhism, why not check out our other regular courses for beginners, Basic Buddhism Weekends?