Meditation Practice Retreat 2020

2:00pm 23 May 2020 - 12:30pm 30 May 2020

Cost: £0.00

Venue: Samye Ling

CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS

This year's Meditation Retreat will follow a similar format to last year - Drupon Rinpoche will guide the retreatants in an exploration of mind and thoughts by posing questions and highlighting possible issues with some of the answers we might assume to be correct.

All participants must register even if Samye Ling accommodation is not required.  Please use the online booking system to book both accommodation and a place on the course.  

Click here to book - remember to select the course on the Additional Extras page after selecting your room type.

If you are not staying with us, select “No Accommodation” as the room type.

In his teachings in Samye Ling in the past, Drupon Rinpoche has often pointed out that meditation is not traditionally taught through explanations but by the master asking the disciples questions and thus letting them come to find the truth of real meditation for themselves.  Rinpoche will follow this method, providing a rare and valuable opportunity to experience this unique, traditional means of teaching authentic Buddhist meditation.  The emphasis will be on developing an understanding of what meditation really is, rather than on learning different methods.

This revised format will be especially insightful for those who are slightly more experienced in meditation.  Anyone who is genuinely interested in developing an authentic and effective meditation practice is strongly encouraged to come – but please be aware that the condition is that all the sessions must be attended.  If you feel you may not be able to keep that commitment then better not come.

All participants must register and must undertake to attend ALL teaching and practice sessions.  Due to the nature of the meditation instructions only those registered may attend, there will be no option to attend a part of the retreat.

If you have the Prayers for Teachings (used during all teaching sessions), please bring them with you.

As in previous years, this retreat will follow a full retreat schedule, with six sessions each day

Daily Programme:

05.30 – 07.00  Teaching & Meditation Session

07.00                  Breakfast

08.00 – 10.00  Teaching & Meditation Session

10.30 – 12.00  Teaching & Meditation Session

12.30                  Lunch

14.00 – 16.00  Teaching & Meditation Session

16.30 – 17.30  Teaching & Meditation Session

17.30 – 18.00  Mahakala Prayers

18.00                  Soup

19.00 – 20.30  Teaching & Meditation Session

The Retreat will begin at 2pm on 23rd May and finish at lunchtime on 30th May.

It is essential to register before joining the retreat – even if you are a resident of Samye Ling or if you are not staying in Samye Ling. 

There is no course fee, though donations towards overheads are most welcome.  Donations may be made in the Reception Office.