Introductory Weekend: Mindfulness Aug 2021 | Taraloka | Buddhist Retreat Centre For Women

Friday, August 13, 2021 to Sunday, August 15, 2021

Retreat Type:

This weekend is suitable for newcomers and is an introduction to mindfulness: as a meditation practice, as a way of being and as part of a spiritual path. Mindfulness practices can help us develop a serene, alert, freer state of mind, in which we can listen to our deeper inspiration and wisdom.

*Please read and ensure you are able to comply with Taraloka's COVID 19 policies including around travel BEFORE booking your retreat. This retreat is able to run with full social distancing in place if needed. If you are unable to attend this retreat due to Government Covid 19 laws we will offer a full refund.*

On a retreat, beyond the busyness and pressures of our daily lives, we can give ourselves space and time to go deeper into our experience, get beyond the usual chatter in our heads, and allow clearer perspectives to emerge on what is truly important to us in our lives. 2,500 years ago, the Buddha described mindfulness as ‘clear and radiant’ and as ‘stillness, simplicity and contentment’. He saw it as a deeply human quality of unlimited potential and which can bring meaning and happiness to our lives. Yet we do not need to be Buddhist nor interested in Buddhism to benefit from mindfulness.

We will fully introduce the Mindfulness of Breathing, a simple, effective and traditional meditation. In this practice we focus on the natural experience of breathing, in a way which is both directed and relaxed and which unfolds through a series of structured stages.

The retreat will also include activities to explore bringing mindfulness into our daily lives, small discussion groups, presentations, and some time for ourselves: to relax, let go and appreciate sitting quietly or walking in the landscape.

Retreat Team:

The retreat is led by women who are ordained within the Triratna Buddhist Community and are experienced meditators and teachers. They may well have different lifestyles and be different ages. They may be living in the spiritual community at Taraloka, working in the world or bringing up a family. However, they will look forward to sharing the practice of mindfulness with you - its significance, its ups and downs and its continuing potential - and to offering this within the beauty of Taraloka and its landscape.

Suggested donation (in addition to the booking fee): £195.00 waged / £135.00 unwaged

Booking Fee:

£60.00

Paying for your retreat

Taraloka runs on generosity.

To book a retreat you pay a booking fee. This is the only charge made for coming on retreat. We want Taraloka retreats to be available to any woman, whatever her financial situation.

At the end of your retreat, you have the opportunity to give money towards Taraloka. If you are able to donate, you are giving to another woman who otherwise could not afford to come on retreat. And you are helping to give the gift of Taraloka to the women of the future.

Suggested donations

Our suggested donations (in addition to the booking fee) for 2021 are (waged/unwaged)

Weekend retreats (£195 / 135)
Long Weekend (3 nights) (£220 / 155)
4 night retreats (£250 / 170)
5 night retreats (£280 / 190)
Week retreats: (£360 / 245)
9 night retreats (£405 / 285)
12 night retreats (£460 / 305)

There will be an opportunity to make your donation at the end of the retreat. Donations can be made by credit/debit card, cheque or cash.

Those who cannot afford our suggested donations are free to contribute what they can.

Running on generosity is radical – thank you for being part of that.

For more information see what does it cost and a flow of generosity