Retreats

Cliff Top Walk with the York and Scarborough Sanghas

On Sunday 14th August, hosted by the Scarborough Buddhist Group.

A walk along the clifftop paths with stunning views over the North Sea. The day will end with a puja on the beach. For more information talk to Mark.

Day Retreat: Living in the Divine Abodes

Saturday 27 August 10am – 4pm

Can you imagine how wonderful life would be if we were not constantly blown around by the ups and downs of life. On this Day Retreat Shakyapada will explore, through teaching, discussion and meditation, the Buddhist practices of love, compassion, joy and equanimity. Four sublime states of mind that help us meet the world with calmness, peace and positive states of mind.

Saturday 27th August from 10.00 am until 4.00pm at York Buddhist Centre 17 Walmgate

Meeting the Conquerors Sangha Retreat

Friday 9 September – Sunday 11 September

The Conquerors are four mythical Buddhas who arose some time after the Buddha's passing as a means of keeping the qualities of Shakyamuni alive in the world. They are not real but, mysteriously, not quite unreal either. Four of them represent a specific quality of the historical Buddha which we might like to cultivate. The fifth is a mythical representation of all the Buddha's qualities. During this weekend we will be learning about them, meditating on them and exploring how they can help us to transform our lives.

This is our regular Autumn residential sangha retreat at the Beamsley Project at the edge of the beautiful Yorkshire Dales. Beginning with dinner at 6pm on Friday 9th September and ending at 3.00pm on Sunday 11th September. All food and bedding provided.

Day Retreat with Taravandana - The Four Foundations of Mindfulness

Sunday 27 November 10:15am – 4pm

A Day Retreat at York Buddhist Centre with our good friend Taravandana exploring the Four Foundations of Mindfulness. Today there will be a look at the first two Foundations followed by a more detailed exploration of the third Foundation: Awareness of Thoughts or Mind (citta).
Open to all over 18

Booking is essential. There is no charge but we would appreciate a donation either when you book (see our donations tab) or on the day. We suggest something in the region of £10-£15 for the day