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Buddhist Meditation and Other Retreat Centres in the UK
Retreats offer the benefit of getting away from the stresses and strains of everyday life by providing a space in which to return a sense of self, calm, and normality.
The form and style of retreat varies but generally they provide the opportunity to be in a quiet environment often with some form of meditation practice. Some however are communities offering workshops, healing, and a safe space in which to recover. Retreats have been around for centuries and are usually linked with spiritual and personal development.
It is advisable to check with the organisers to see what form of retreat is being offered. |
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See also
Events And Workshops
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Jamyang Buddhist Centre |
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Meditation and Buddhist Classes.
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The Old Courthouse
43 Renfrew Road
Kennington
SE11 4NAT:020 7820 8787
F:020 7829 8605
  A7141 |
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Kagyu Samye Dzong |
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Meditation Place (London branch of Samye Ling)
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Carlisle Lane
Lambeth, London
SE1 7LGT:020 7928 5447
F:020 7633 9339
A72411 |
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North London Buddhist Centre |
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The North London Buddhist Centre is part of an international Buddhist movement called the Friends of the Western Buddhist Order that aims to make Buddhist teachings and practices available in a form appropriate to the West.
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St Mark's Studios
Chillingworth Road
London
N7 8SJT:020 7700 3075
A73651 |
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RIGPA |
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Meditation, Compassion, Tibetan Buddhism. Formed by Sogyal Rinpoche.
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330 Caledonian Road
London
N1 1BBT:020 7700 0185
A7741 |
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The London Shambhala Meditation Centre |
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The London Shambhala Meditation Centre offers meditation instruction and weekend and weekday courses in meditation, Buddhism and the meditative arts. UK Registered Charity No 1073977
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27 Belmont Close
Clapham, London
SW4 6AY T:020 7720 3207
A719141 |
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Please mention Metta.org.uk when making contact
If you cannot find the retreat you are looking
for or wish to travel abroad try the Travel section or
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Recommended reading
The Good Retreat Guide
Stafford Whiteaker |
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A directory of
retreats - This book contains a wide range of
information on retreats, it provides an explanation
of the purpose of a retreat, what happens there, the
differing kinds of retreats available, and the
benefit of spiritual exercises. Now in it's 5th
edition. |
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Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life
Jon Kabat Zinn |
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A very practical, useful and inspiring introduction to Buddhist meditation practice. Reading it brings a sense of calm by showing things in real depth of perspective. This book offers substantial assistance to those seeking to meditate.
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The Miracle of Mindfulness: A Manual on Meditation
Thich Nhat Hanh |
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This book is beautifully written and almost stimulates meditation during reading. Thich Nhat Hanh, a remarkable man writes about Buddhism in such a wonderful and practical way - Buddhism with an inner smile, his writing shows real understanding of western lifestyles and our difficulties with "just being".
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The Art of Living: Vipassana Meditation
William Hart |
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This short book describes Vipassana meditation as Taught by S.N. Goenka, a Buddhist approach to developing insight through meditation, and discusses how it can be used to lead a productive life. It is especially recomended to those who are new to meditation practice and interested in Buddhism.
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