Throssel Hole Abbey

A joyful Festival Sunday celebrating the Buddha's Birth, with ceremony, meditation, a Dharma talk, and a social buffet lunch. A good introduction to the monastery for newcomers.

Annual Wesak weekend celebration of the Buddha's Birth and life, with creative projects, outdoor activities, social teas, a barbecue, meditation, a Dharma talk, and a festival ceremony.

Week-long lay ordination retreat where participants formally express their wish to keep the Buddhist Precepts and become a Buddhist, based around a series of deeply significant ceremonies.

A one-day introduction to meditation and other aspects of Soto Zen practice, giving a flavour of daily life at the monastery, led by senior monks.

Three day retreat offering an opportunity for deepening sitting practice, including teachings and tea and question sessions.