Take a break from busy life, and relax and unwind, contemplating Buddha's teachings, and meeting with like-minded people.
Courses and Retreats
Day Courses - 2012
Relax & Unwind - 22nd Jan, 19th Feb, 11th Mar, 22nd Apr, 27th May, 24th Jun
6 Half Day courses: From 10 am to 1pm.
Spend a Sunday in a different way, enjoy a half-day introduction to meditation and the mind and learn how to cope with the busyness of daily life by developing a deep sense of inner peace and stillness. Guided meditations suitable for everyone.
Price: £10 per person (£5 unwaged).
Please contact the Centre for more information.
Transforming Adverse Conditions - Sunday 26th February
Day course: From 10 am to 5pm.
If we train our mind to become peaceful we shall be happy all the time, even in the most adverse conditions. This course will give us guidance on how we can transform our mind to solve our daily problems.
Please contact the Centre for more information.
Atisha's Advice - Saturday 24th March
Day course: From 10 am to 5pm.
The great Indian Buddhist Master Atisha (982-1054 AD) was asked to present a Dharma that everybody could follow to show how all the paths of Sutra and Tantra could be practiced together. He wrote Lamp for the Path, the original Lamrim text that served as the basis for all subsequent Lamrim instructions. This course examines this text to explain how to enjoy life more ~ by making it more meaningful.
Please contact the Centre for more information.
Sutra Mahamudra - Saturday 28th April & Sunday 29th April
Two day course: From 10 am to 5pm each day.
Recognising different types of mind and how to use them in daily life.
Please contact the Centre for more information.
Concentration - Sunday 10th June
Day course: From 10 am to 5pm.
Learn how to deepen your meditation practice.
Please contact the Centre for more information.
Cherishing Others - Sunday 1st July
Day course: From 10 am to 5pm.
How to improve your relationships with everyone.
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All courses: 10am - 5pm
Please book in advance
Course fees: £20 per day (£5 non-refundable deposit; vegetarian lunch included).
Retreats - 2012
Akshobya Buddhist Centre holds a number of Buddhist retreats. These retreats provide a wonderful opportunity to focus on your spiritual practice and deepen your understanding and experience of Buddha's teachings.
Amitayus Retreat - Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th February
Increasing our merit, wisdom and lifespan.
Please contact the Centre for more information.
Refuge Retreat - Saturday 17th to Monday 19th March
The foundation of our spiritual practice.
Please contact the Centre for more information.
Nyungnye Retreat - Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th April
Combining fasting and compassion for others.
Please contact the Centre for more information.
Guru Yoga Mandala Retreat - Saturday 5th to Monday 7th May
Generating an enormous amount of good fortune.
Please contact the Centre for more information.
For more information about the retreats at Akshobya Centre, please contact the Centre.
