Retreats

Weekend and residential retreats

Courses that run over several days, with dates, prices and whether places are still available. Always check with the centre before you travel.

15 retreats
15 nights
Vajrayana · Tibetan - NyingmaRetreat From official website
Kurukulla Retreat with Drubpon Lama Tenzin Sangpo
Sun 11 – Mon 26 OctGomde UK, Lindholme Hall, Doncaster

A residential Kurukulla retreat at Lindholme Hall with Drubpon Lama Tenzin Sangpo, running until Mon 26 Oct.

£300Booking open
9 nights
Mahayana · TriratnaRetreat From official website
The Bodhisattva Ideal
Fri 23 Oct – Sun 1 NovPadmaloka, Norfolk

A retreat on the Bodhisattva Ideal and how it can be lived out ever more fully in the Order and community. Led by the Ordination Team. For men; some retreats are for Order members or mitras, so check eligibility when booking.

See websiteFew places left
2 nights
Vajrayana · Tibetan - KagyuCourse From official website
Restoring the Balance with Clive Holmes
Fri 23 – Sun 25 OctKagyu Samye Ling, Dumfries & Galloway

A residential weekend course on 'Restoring the Balance', the book by Akong Tulku Rinpoche that Clive helped to edit, looking at the basic principles of Tibetan therapy. Send a booking enquiry via the website.

Free of chargeEnquire to book
2 nights
Vajrayana · Tibetan - KagyuRetreat From official website
Creating Space: Yoga Weekend with Johnny Glover
Fri 23 – Sun 25 OctKagyu Samye Ling, Dumfries & Galloway

A popular weekend course using traditional yoga practices to explore a wider aspect of being than the thinking mind offers. Ends Sunday at 12:30.

£63Waitlist only
1 night
Vajrayana · Tibetan - KagyuCourse From official website
Enlightened Courage: One-Year Training in Lojong (opening weekend)
Sat 24 – Sun 25 OctBodhicharya UK Centre, Rochester

The opening weekend of a year-long training in the Seven Points of Mind Training, at the Bodhicharya UK Centre and online. Session times aren't listed yet, so check the website before you go.

See websiteBooking open
1 night
Vajrayana · Tibetan - KagyuRetreat From official website
Weekend Teachings in Bosham with Lama Tsering Paldron
Sat 31 Oct – Sun 1 NovBodhicharya Bosham, West Sussex

A non-residential weekend of teachings hosted by Bodhicharya Bosham. Session times aren't listed yet, so check the website before you go.

See website
8 nights
Mahayana · TriratnaRetreat From official website
Awareness of Reality: The Five Reflections
Mon 9 – Tue 17 NovPadmaloka, Norfolk

A retreat contemplating the Five Reflections. For men; some retreats are for Order members or mitras, so check eligibility when booking.

See websiteBooking open
7 nights
Mahayana · TriratnaRetreat From official website
Kalyana Mitrata
Sat 21 – Sat 28 NovPadmaloka, Norfolk

A retreat on kalyana mitrata, spiritual friendship. For men; some retreats are for Order members or mitras, so check eligibility when booking.

See websiteBooking open
3 nights
Vajrayana · Tibetan - KagyuRetreat From official website
Yoga for Meditation: Bank Holiday Weekend Retreat
Fri 27 – Mon 30 NovKagyu Samye Ling, Dumfries & Galloway

Practical support and encouragement for developing a consistent meditation practice through yoga, with Johnny Glover. Ends Monday at 12:30.

£100Waitlist only
2 nights
Mahayana · TriratnaRetreat From official website
Winter Weekend Retreat at Vajrasana
Fri 4 – Sun 6 DecVajrasana Retreat Centre, Cambridge

A residential retreat run by the Cambridge Buddhist Centre. Session times aren't listed yet, so check the website before you go.

See websiteBooking open
5 nights
Mahayana · TriratnaRetreat From official website
New Year Retreat
Sun 27 Dec – Fri 1 JanCambridge Buddhist Centre, Cambridge

A residential retreat run by the Cambridge Buddhist Centre. Session times aren't listed yet, so check the website before you go.

See websiteBooking open
7 nights
Mahayana · TriratnaRetreat From official website
What is the Order?
Fri 26 Feb – Fri 5 MarPadmaloka, Norfolk

A retreat exploring the Triratna Buddhist Order. For men; some retreats are for Order members or mitras, so check eligibility when booking.

See websiteBooking open
4 nights
Mahayana · TriratnaRetreat From official website
Urgyen
Wed 25 – Sun 29 AugPadmaloka, Norfolk

A summer retreat at Padmaloka. For men; some retreats are for Order members or mitras, so check eligibility when booking.

See websiteBooking open
14 nights
Mahayana · TriratnaRetreat From official website
The Padmaloka Winter Retreat 2027–28
Mon 20 Dec – Mon 3 JanPadmaloka, Norfolk

The annual winter retreat over Christmas and New Year. For men; some retreats are for Order members or mitras, so check eligibility when booking.

See websiteBooking open