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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
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See also
Events And Workshops E R R O R. |
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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 4NA
T: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 7LG
T: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 8SJ
T: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 1BB
T: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
workshop Venues, and now a new
Small Ads service for local groups
to share information about small group
meetings, events,
and shared
meditation. You can add details of a
local group or add your search to find a
local meditation group etc.
If
you still do not find what you are
looking for try a general search for
"meditate" or "retreat" or take a look
in the Meditation
Section.
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Recommended reading
Meditation Cushion,
Support Cushion - Zafu
Buckwheat filling |
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zafu meditation cushion customarily used in
Buddhist tradition. Made from strong 100%
cotton drill filled with organic buckwheat
hulls. Features a hidden pleat to allow
removal of the filling in the event of the
cushion requiring to be washed. The zafu has
an integral carrying handle for easy
carrying.
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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 6th edition. |
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Zafu Meditation Cushion
Buckwheat filling |
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A zafu meditation cushion customarily used in Buddhist tradition. Made from strong 100% cotton drill filled with buckweat. Features a hidden pleat to allow removal of the filling in the event of the cushion requiring to be washed. The zafu has an integral carrying handle for easy carrying.
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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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