Upcoming Retreats
This Very Body
Rivendell · Rivendell Retreat Centre, Sussex, United Kingdom
Mar 6, 2026 – Mar 13, 2026 8 days Residential Mixed
On this retreat, we will foster an intimate and loving relationship with our own moment to moment experience of ourselves, paying particular attention to our bodies as naturally extended into the worl…
with Paramananda , Nagasiddhi
Yoga and Meditation Long Weekend
Rivendell · Rivendell Retreat Centre, Sussex, United Kingdom
Mar 20, 2026 – Mar 23, 2026 4 days Residential Mixed
Surata brings 50 years' experience of both yoga and Buddhism. Two sessions of yoga a day alongside meditation, Buddhist devotional practice, ritual and discussion. His gentle style is influenced by th…
with Surata , Sarah Whiteley
Tales of Freedom – Easter Long Weekend
Rivendell · Rivendell Retreat Centre, Sussex, United Kingdom
Apr 2, 2026 – Apr 6, 2026 5 days Residential Mixed
Join us for a long weekend of inspiring stories, with accompanying meditations, reflections, and ritual helping us to unpack the significance of stories for our lives.
with Vajragupta , Mokshadarshini
We have a huge barrel of wine, but no cups – The path of cessation
Rivendell · Rivendell Retreat Centre, Sussex, United Kingdom
Apr 10, 2026 – Apr 17, 2026 8 days Residential Mixed
The Buddha spoke of another way: the path of cessation. A path not of becoming more, but of letting go. Through silence, meditation, reflection, and devotional practice, we'll discover the freedom off…
with Vajradarshini
The Heart's Release – The Liberation Story of Princess Mandarava
Rivendell · Rivendell Retreat Centre, Sussex, United Kingdom
Apr 17, 2026 – Apr 24, 2026 8 days Residential Tibetan
Explore the inspirational life story of Princess Mandarava with storytelling, puppets, reflection, group discussion, meditation, ritual, gentle body work and creative activities.
with Mandarava , Sinhacandra , Alayasri
Keep Calm and Know the Change – A Gender, Sexuality & Relationship Diversity Retreat
Rivendell · Rivendell Retreat Centre, Sussex, United Kingdom
Apr 24, 2026 – Apr 26, 2026 3 days Residential Theravada
Focusing on the Satipaṭṭhānas (Four Foundations of Mindfulness) as the Buddha's direct path to realization. Through meditation, reflections, talks, and exercises, we will explore hindrances and cultiv…
with Priyachakșhu , Aryajnana , Morgan , Priyachakṣhu
May Bank Holiday long weekend: Body, Mind, and breathing in beauty
Rivendell · Rivendell Retreat Centre, Sussex, United Kingdom
May 1, 2026 – May 4, 2026 4 days Residential Mixed
Enjoy a long bank holiday weekend of practice surrounded by beautiful Sussex countryside. An emphasis on body based practice with simple movement sessions inspired by Yoga, Qi Gong, and walking medita…
with Suryadaya , Vajragupta , Vidyadasa
Doorways To the Deep
Rivendell · Rivendell Retreat Centre, Sussex, United Kingdom
May 8, 2026 – May 15, 2026 8 days Residential Mixed
A journey to our true nature and deepest potential. We can discover a more creative response to life, full of awareness, love and transformation.
with Balajit , Singhashri
Under the Rose Apple Tree
Rivendell · Rivendell Retreat Centre, Sussex, United Kingdom
May 15, 2026 – May 22, 2026 8 days Residential Mixed
We will explore a crucial episode in the Buddha's journey through experiencing being fully present and deeply connected to ourselves, others and the world around us through vibrant contentment and ima…
with Nagasiddhi , Mandarava , Satyamati
Yoga and Meditation Long Weekend
Rivendell · Rivendell Retreat Centre, Sussex, United Kingdom
May 22, 2026 – May 25, 2026 4 days Residential Mixed
Yoga enriched with meditation and Buddhist teaching. Each day includes two yoga sessions plus meditation, chanting, devotional practice, silence, pranayama, yoga nidra, and group discussion.
with Manjunaga , Satyamati
Awareness Always Unfolding
Rivendell · Rivendell Retreat Centre, Sussex, United Kingdom
May 29, 2026 – Jun 5, 2026 8 days Residential Tibetan
Focusing on the Root Verses of the Six Bardos, a Tibetan text believed to have been written by Padmasambhava. Explore the Bardos and how to work with our experience and prepare for death.
with Vijayamala , Nagesvara
Creating compassion for the cries of the world
Rivendell · Rivendell Retreat Centre, Sussex, United Kingdom
Jun 5, 2026 – Jun 12, 2026 8 days Residential Mixed
How can we, as Buddhist practitioners, respond with compassion in a world marked by chaos and uncertainty? Explore what it means to practice an engaged Buddhism.
with Parami
Writing on the Way
Rivendell · Rivendell Retreat Centre, Sussex, United Kingdom
Jun 12, 2026 – Jun 14, 2026 3 days Residential Mixed
We will meditate, write and walk, creating mindful and reflective spaces in which we can deepen our dharma practice. The programme will include meditation, Buddhist ritual, group writing sessions, and…
with Subhadassi
Women's Regional Order Weekend – July 2026
Rivendell · Rivendell Retreat Centre, Sussex, United Kingdom
Jul 3, 2026 – Jul 5, 2026 3 days Residential Mixed
A regional retreat for Triratna Buddhist Order members only.
Balancing the Moon & Sun: Yoga & Meditation Week
Rivendell · Rivendell Retreat Centre, Sussex, United Kingdom
Jul 10, 2026 – Jul 17, 2026 8 days Residential Mixed
Explore the energetic principles of the Sun and Moon through the body and creative imagination. Two daily yoga sessions plus Buddhist meditation, chanting, devotional practice, silence, pranayama, yog…
with Manjunaga , Satyamati
The Lion's Roar – 2 week retreat with Paramananda
Rivendell · Rivendell Retreat Centre, Sussex, United Kingdom
Jul 17, 2026 – Jul 31, 2026 15 days Residential Mixed
How can we be more present to our own depths and more comfortable in the world, requiring love and courage. A rare chance to go deeper, for longer with an extremely experienced teacher.
with Paramananda
Men's Intensive Meditation Retreat – The Mandala of Awakening
Rivendell · Rivendell Retreat Centre, Sussex, United Kingdom
Aug 7, 2026 – Aug 14, 2026 8 days Residential Mixed
A mandala is a sacred circle with Awakening at the centre. Explore how we can enter this mandala and arrive at the heart of Awakening, considering the qualities we need for this journey.
with Vajragupta , Viryadeva , Danakumara
The Higher Hedonism: Sub-35s Summer Retreat for young people
Rivendell · Rivendell Retreat Centre, Sussex, United Kingdom
Aug 14, 2026 – Aug 21, 2026 8 days Residential Mixed
At the heart of the Buddha's teaching lies a surprising truth: to live a deeply meaningful life, we need to learn how to truly enjoy ourselves. Explore what a higher hedonism means through meditation,…
with Viryadeva , Matt Clark , Danakumara
Introductory Weekend to Buddhist Meditation – August
Rivendell · Rivendell Retreat Centre, Sussex, United Kingdom
Aug 21, 2026 – Aug 23, 2026 3 days Residential Mixed
Help people to learn Buddhist meditation and find out a little about Buddhism. A structured programme with guidance in two traditional Buddhist meditations: mindfulness of breathing and development of…
Yoga and Meditation Long Weekend
Rivendell · Rivendell Retreat Centre, Sussex, United Kingdom
Aug 28, 2026 – Aug 31, 2026 4 days Residential Mixed
Deepening our exploration of Yoga and Meditation, including Pranayama, Yoga Nidra and Ritual. We will create a rich, open inquiry into this being human, within the context of Buddhism.
with Satyamati
Path of Purification
Rivendell · Rivendell Retreat Centre, Sussex, United Kingdom
Sep 3, 2026 – Sep 11, 2026 9 days Residential Mixed
Group work with honesty and sensitivity to explore our patterns of communicating and relating. A ritual context of meditation, devotional Vajrasattva practice and periods of silence. Known to help man…
with Atula , Nagamudra , Nagasiddhi , Mandarava
Embodied Animate World: Our Sacred Belonging
Rivendell · Rivendell Retreat Centre, Sussex, United Kingdom
Sep 18, 2026 – Sep 25, 2026 8 days Residential Mixed
Embodied Buddhism is at the heart of this retreat which invites you to play in the in-between; the dynamic space where we see and are seen by Nature. Moving beyond concepts to a living, felt sensing.
with Nagadipa , Viryadeva
Men's Regional Order Weekend – Sept 2026
Rivendell · Rivendell Retreat Centre, Sussex, United Kingdom
Sep 25, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026 3 days Residential Mixed
A regional retreat for Triratna Buddhist Order members only.
Yoga and Meditation Long Weekend
Rivendell · Rivendell Retreat Centre, Sussex, United Kingdom
Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 12, 2026 4 days Residential Mixed
Surata brings 50 years' experience of both yoga and Buddhism. Two sessions of yoga a day alongside meditation, Buddhist devotional practice, ritual and discussion. His gentle style is influenced by th…
with Surata , Sarah Whiteley
Awakening to the Breath
Rivendell · Rivendell Retreat Centre, Sussex, United Kingdom
Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026 8 days Residential Mixed
Meditation on breathing is used in many ways in Buddhist tradition: for developing awareness, relaxing deeply, healing the body, becoming sensitive to energy, opening the heart, and developing insight…
with Vessantara , Advayasiddhi
Beauty and Insight – A retreat on perception
Rivendell · Rivendell Retreat Centre, Sussex, United Kingdom
Oct 30, 2026 – Nov 6, 2026 8 days Residential Mixed
An invitation to look closely at how experience takes shape. We shape the world, just as it shapes us. The arts offer us new and surprising windows on the world.
with Vajradarshini
The Way It Is – A Buddhist writing retreat – Wolf at the Door
Rivendell · Rivendell Retreat Centre, Sussex, United Kingdom
Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 9, 2026 4 days Residential Mixed
A Buddhist writing retreat, exploring imagination through pen, paper - and the spaces in between. Are we open to follow the golden thread of whatever happens?
with Padmacandra , Vishvantara , Dayajava
Moving into embodiment: Yoga & Meditation week
Rivendell · Rivendell Retreat Centre, Sussex, United Kingdom
Nov 13, 2026 – Nov 20, 2026 8 days Residential Mixed
Deepening our exploration of Yoga and Meditation with inquiries and reflections from Buddhism, Yoga and Embodiment coaching traditions to create helpful qualities in your everyday life.
with Vidyadasa , Satyamati
Dhyana Through the Body – reevaluating dhyana
Rivendell · Rivendell Retreat Centre, Sussex, United Kingdom
Nov 27, 2026 – Dec 4, 2026 8 days Residential Mixed
This retreat explores embodied approaches to dhyana, encouraging participants to question traditional interpretations. Through experiential practices involving body, breath, and awareness, discover re…
with Tejananda
The Body as Mandala
Rivendell · Rivendell Retreat Centre, Sussex, United Kingdom
Dec 4, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026 8 days Residential Tibetan
We will imagine our own bodies as both vessels containing psyche and as mandalas where the central archetype is the heart. Playfully and imaginatively shift attention from thoughts to direct experienc…
with Paramananda , Mandarava
The Calling
Rivendell · Rivendell Retreat Centre, Sussex, United Kingdom
Dec 11, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026 3 days Residential Mixed
In the maelstrom of modern life we can easily lose a sense of what's most important to us. Learn to listen more deeply to yourself by contacting and abiding in more authentic and meaningful states of…
with Singhashri , Balajit
Introductory Weekend to Buddhist Meditation – December
Rivendell · Rivendell Retreat Centre, Sussex, United Kingdom
Dec 18, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026 3 days Residential Mixed
Help people to learn Buddhist meditation and find out a little about Buddhism. A structured programme with guidance in two traditional Buddhist meditations: mindfulness of breathing and development of…
with Sanghasīha
New Years Retreat 2026-2027
Rivendell · Rivendell Retreat Centre, Sussex, United Kingdom
Dec 30, 2026 – Jan 6, 2027 8 days Residential Mixed
Seven days of retreat over the New Year, with periods of silence alongside periods of celebrating the turning of the year. Expect poetry, mantra, guided and meditative walks, meditation and ritual.