Fri
30
May
2025
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Sun
1
Jun
2025
Great Gathering: What Meditation Really Is

What is the place of meditation in an effective and meaningful spiritual life? Put simply,meditation's purpose is to change us, for the better. We so often drift along in our lives somewhat unclear about what is important. The Buddha shows us that we can radically and deeply transform our minds, and when we transform our minds we can transform our world. This is the real meaning of meditation: the systematic practice that brings about the complete transformation of self and world.

Details and Timings

The retreat starts with dinner on the first day at 6:30pm and finishes on the final day at 2:30pm.

Banner and thumbnail image: cropped painting by Aloka ©

Led by
Led by Dharmashalin and the Men’s European Mitra Convenors
Retreat Open To:
Open to men familiar with meditation as taught in Triratna
Retreat Type
Open Retreat
Booking Availability
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Coming on retreat

Coming on a retreat at Padmaloka is a step into another way of being, where we temporarily take up a way of life that is more supportive of Buddhist Practice. We go forth from our ordinary circumstances, our comforts and distractions so that we can discern and move towards our ideals and help others to do so as well.When booking a retreat at Padmaloka it is important to get a sense of how you will be living here - what our customs, etiquettes and requirements for being on retreat are.

Frequently asked questions

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