Day Retreats and Residential Retreats
Autumn Sangha Retreat - The Taste of Freedom
Friday 29 November – Sunday 1 December
The Buddha said that, just as the great and mighty ocean has but one taste, the taste of salt, the Buddha's Dharma has but one taste - the taste of freedom. During this short residential retreat we will be exploring the Buddhist concept of Freedom, or Liberation. We will examine the Buddha's words from the Pali Canon and explore the practices that lead to that liberation. There will be a talk from Shakyapada setting the scene, followed through the weekend with meditation, discussion, ritual and reflection.
Our new retreat venue - Barmoor - is a stunning Arts and Crafts house standing in a quiet location on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors near Hutton-le-Hole. This retreat is open to everyone who is a regular sangha member from York and Scarborough.
International Summer Sanghas Retreat | Invoking Padmasambhava: The Precious Master | Bhante 100
Sunday 24 August 2025 – Sunday 31 August 2025
Led by Subhuti + team
This is going to be a large international gathering in the big marquee and the stunning surroundings of Adhisthana. It is primarily a camping (or camper vanning) retreat. York Buddhist Centre is invited to join these celebrations around Sangharakshita's 100th Birthday and learn more about the life and practice of Padmasambhava. Shakyapada is willing to lead a party from York, as long as there are at least ten sangha members interested. Would you be interested in joining Shakyapada at this unique and exciting event? If so please click on the Booking tab and express your interest. There is no obligation (Booking will be direct with Adhisthana if we go)
Costs will be as follows: Standard £330 | Concession £265 | Financial Assistance £210 (payment includes a non-refundable and non-transferrable deposit of £70). If we go actual booking will be via the Adhisthana website.