Meditation Retreats in Wimbledon

Retreat is a special opportunity to emphasize a particular spiritual practice without the normal distractions of daily life. Retreats organised by Dorjechang Buddhist Centre vary in length from one day to a week.

This year's special fasting and purification retreat to celebrate Buddha's
Enlightenment Day will take place on Sat 11th and Sun 12th April.  This is a
very beautiful and special practice where we fast, make prostrations, and
chant beautiful praises to 1000-Armed Avalokiteshvara.

You can engage in either one or both of the 2 days, but it is necessary to
attend all sessions of each retreat day that you engage in, including
Precepts.

The first day we engage in a half fast for 24 hours - we just take lunch at
12.30 pm (avoiding black foods) and drinks at any time.  The second day we
engage in a complete fast for 24 hours (no food or drink).  If you just
attend one day of the retreat and that is the second day, you can choose to
engage in a half fast.

Lunch at the Centre will be provided on the first day only - please let us
know if you would like lunch on Saturday.

The times of sessions are as follows:

Saturday 12 April:
6.30-7.10am Precepts
7.30-8.15am Session 1
10.30-11.45am Session 2
12.30pm Lunch
3.15-4.30pm Session 3
6.00-7.15pm Wishfulfilling Jewel with tsog

Sunday 13 April:
6.30-7.10am Precepts
7.30-8.15am Session 1
10.30-11.45am Session 2
3.15-4.30pm Session 3
5.00-5.50pm Heart Jewel

Fees: There is no fee for retreat sessions.

Venue: Tara Centre, Derbyshire
Dates: Fri 25-Sun 27 April
Course Fees : Dorm £60, twin £90, single £100 (all inclusive)

Retreat is a precious opportunity to take a very meaningful break away. Together with the retreat sessions there will be time for quietness (silence in the mornings), relaxation and contemplation.

"My body like a water bubble
Decays and dies so very quickly" - Je Tsongkhapa

To understand death and impermanence brings a rich quality to our life as we realize how each moment is precious and can have great meaning.

Tara Centre, at Ashe Hall in Derbyshire, is an ideal location for retreat, with beautiful spacious grounds, dedicated spiritual focus, as well as light relaxing atmosphere with its World Peace Cafe.
The retreat will begin with an introduction at 8pm Friday. Each retreat session will include a short teaching, prayers and guided meditation.

Session times: 9am, 11am, 4.30pm, 7.30pm.

The retreat will close with lunch on Sunday.

Registration 6-7.45pm Friday.

Retreat fees and accomodation ñ including vegetarian meals:
Dormitory: £60 (please bring your own sleeping bag)
Twin room: £90 (per person)
Single room: £100

Please book early with a £20 per person payable to:
Dorjechang Buddhist Centre
62 Graham Road
Wimbledon SW19 3SS
T: 020 8540 0049
E: info@meditateinwimbledon.org
www.meditateinwimbledon.org
Please see www.taracentre.org.uk
for directions

You are welcome to join us for any or all of the retreat sessions at the following times:

• 7.30am-9.00am
• 10.30am-12.00pm
• 4.30pm-6.00pm
• 7.30pm-9.00pm

During retreats Heart Jewel will be from 12.15pm-12.45pm. There will be no 4th session of retreat on the Tuesday evening due to the meditation class.

Fees: There is no fee for retreat sessions.

You are welcome to join us for any or all of the retreat sessions at the following times:

• 7.30am-9.00am
• 10.30am-12.00pm
• 4.30pm-6.00pm
• 7.30pm-9.00pm

During retreats Heart Jewel will be from 12.15pm-12.45pm. There will be no 4th session of retreat on the Tuesday evening due to the meditation class.

Fees: There is no fee for retreat sessions.

Tara chanting in 6 sessions over 24 hours. Everyone welcome. Please join us for any of these beautiful and meaningful prayers

Fees: There is no fee for retreat sessions.

You are welcome to join us for any or all of the retreat sessions at the following times:

• 7.30am-9.00am
• 10.30am-12.00pm
• 4.30pm-6.00pm
• 7.30pm-9.00pm

During retreats Heart Jewel will be from 12.15pm-12.45pm. There will be no 4th session of retreat on the Tuesday evening due to the meditation class.

Fees: There is no fee for retreat sessions.

Venue: Bodhisattva Centre, Brighton
Dates: Saturday 15th November 10am-5pm
Course Fees : £30

The wisdom of emptiness is the solution for all our problems. Join us for a relaxing day at Bodhisattva Centre, Brighton. Chanted Prayers and Meditations are held at the Centre daily. This retreat will be lead by our Resident Teacher - Gen Kelsang Sangye. Please book in advance by contacting Dorjechang Centre

This retreat gives us an opportunity to engage in the practice of Vajrasattva - the Buddha who helps us to purify the negativity within our mind. Through purifying our negativity, we can solve our daily problems and make swift progress along the spiritual path. You are welcome to join us for any or all of the retreat sessions at the following times:

• 7.30am-9.00am
• 10.30am-12.00pm
• 4.30pm-6.00pm
• 7.30pm-9.00pm

During retreats Heart Jewel will be from 12.15pm-12.45pm. There will be no 4th session of retreat on the Tuesday evening due to the meditation class.

Fees: There is no fee for retreat sessions.

Venue: Dorjechang Centre, 62 Graham Road, Wimbledon SW19 3SS see map

Special days to purify negative karma and emphasize keeping pure moral discipline. The Precepts ceremony will begin at 6.30am and finish at about 7.15am. The eight Precept vows are then kept for 24 hours. Precepts in the autumn will be held on the following dates. However, please contact the centre on 020 8540 0049 beforehand to check that the session is indeed going ahead.

• Sat 8 Sept
• Mon 15 Oct
• Thurs 15 Nov
• Sat 15 Dec

Fees: There is no fee for precept sessions.

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