Away Retreat
at Nagarjuna Kadampa Meditation Centre, Thornby Hall
Finding Joy in Solitude
How To Be Happy by Yourself So You Can Be Truly Happy With Others
Friday, 2nd to Sunday, 4th May
In, ‘How to Transform Your Life’ Geshe Kelsang has this to say about quieting the mind in meditation:
“Difficult situations will become easier to deal with, we will naturally feel warm and well disposed towards other people,
and our relationships with others will gradually improve.”
Join us on this relaxing weekend retreat in beautiful surroundings. We will take a bit of much needed time to decompress, find our balance, and forget our worries.
Our retreat sessions will be a manageable mix of teaching and meditation, focusing on Buddha’s advice for finding peace within ourself as the foundation for healthy relationships.
Between sessions you can choose to spend time alone, walking in Nagarjuna Centre’s beautiful grounds, or to enjoy some delicious treats and good coffee in their World Peace Cafe. By the time the retreat draws to an end with lunch on Sunday you’ll be a new person.
The Teacher for this retreat
Known for his thoughtful nature, Gen Kelsang Khechog presents Buddha’s teachings with relatable clarity, showing how to connect these beautiful meditations with the realities of modern daily life.
About Thornby Hall:
Nagarjuna Kadampa Meditation Centre, Thornby Hall is set in the beautiful countryside of Northants where it serves as a special place of peace and refuge.
We are happy to offer the opportunity to stay and enjoy this peaceful place.
Nagarjuna Kadampa Meditation Centre has beautiful meditation rooms, a relaxing World Peace Café, extensive gardens, and guest and residents rooms. It’s home to a diverse community of people of all ages, living in accordance with Buddha’s teachings.
Enjoy this photo gallery & get a taste of what Thornby Hall has to offer…
Choose your accommodation:
Stables:
- Single rooms, en-suite
- Twin rooms, en-suite
Main building:
- Single room, en-suite disabled access
- Single rooms, shared bathroom
Dormitories with bunk beds - shared with working visitors:
- Female dormitories, en-suite - Male dormitories, with close access to shower & toilet in the same building
Meal options: Vegetarian, vegan or gluten free
Breakfast:
A breakfast basket is provided if you’re staying in the Stables
‘Help yourself’ in the breakfast area, before the 1st session of the day, for people staying in the main building - please clear up after yourself
Lunch, 1pm:
Lunch is in the dining room with residents & working visitors,
Wash-Up-As-You-Go / Volunteer opportunity - pot-wash in the kitchen
Supper, 6pm:
Supper is in the dining room with residents & working visitors,
Wash-Up-As-You-Go / Volunteer opportunity - pot-wash in the kitchen
Retreat Schedule:
During our Retreat session breaks, we will enjoy the company of residents, working visitors and the general public (and their dogs!) Giving us wonderful opportunities to cherish & help others!
Friday, 2nd May
Registration & Check-in: 3pm - 5:30pm
Supper: 6pm - with residents & working visitors in the dining room
Wash-Up-As-You-Go / Volunteer opportunity - pot-wash in the kitchen
Introduction Talk with Gen Khechog: 7:30pm - 8:30pm in the Meditation Room
Saturday, 3rd May
Breakfast: In your room in the Stables or in the breakfast area by the dining room
Please wash and dry your own crockery and cutlery
Retreat Session 1: 10am - 11am in the Meditation Room
Break: the World Peace Cafe will be open or enjoy a walk in the beautiful grounds
Retreat Session 2: 11:45am - 12:45pm in the Meditation Room
Lunch: 1pm - with residents & working visitors in the dining room
Wash-Up-As-You-Go / Volunteer opportunity - pot-wash in the kitchen
Retreat Session 3: 3:30pm - 4:30pm in the Meditation Room
Supper: 6pm - with residents & working visitors in the dining room
Wash-Up-As-You-Go / Volunteer opportunity - pot-wash in the kitchen
Chanted Prayers: 7pm - Wishfulfilling Jewel
Sunday, 4th May
Breakfast: In your room in the Stables or in the breakfast area by the dining room
Please wash and dry your own crockery and cutlery
Retreat Session 4: 10am - 11am in the Meditation Room
Break: the World Peace Cafe will be open or enjoy a walk in the beautiful grounds
Last Session 5: 11:45am - 12:45pm in the Meditation Room
Lunch: 1pm - with residents & working visitors in the dining room
Wash-Up-As-You-Go / Volunteer opportunity - pot-wash in the kitchen
Check-out by 2pm
BOOKINGS
Friday, 2nd to Sunday, 4th May
at Nagarjuna Kadampa Meditation Centre, Thornby Hall
How To Be Happy by Yourself So You Can Be Truly Happy With Others
Guided Retreat sessions, accommodation & meals included
Accommodation options in the drop down list below