Detailed List of Retreats

This Retreat will explore what kind of Dharma practice might emerge in a Buddhism divested of the religious, dogmatic and patriarchal features that have often characterised its role in traditional Asian societies. What is truly distinctive in the Buddha's teachings that sets it apart from mainstream Indian religious tradition? Combining reflections on classical Pali discourse with the practise of mindful awareness, concentration and questioning, we will seek to answer this question by uncovering what lies at the heart of the Buddha's teaching and considering how such ideas might be interpreted and put into practice in today's increasingly secular and interdependent world. This is a silent retreat apart from the talks, group sessions and any necessary communication.