Summer Sangha Retreat

All You Need is Love – exploring the Metta Bhavana

“The question of happiness – or the problem of unhappiness – is fundamental to Buddhism.  If we could be sure that we would never experience sorrow or disappointment, we would have no need for the Buddha’s teaching.  

But, things being as they are, we need to find a way to deal with our human predicament.  

This is what the Buddha himself sought to do, and succeeded in doing. Having solved the problem himself, he spent the rest of his life explaining to others the nature of the solution and how it is to be achieved.”

Bhante Urgyen Sangharakshita “Living with Kindness” p 9

This summer, Jnanamitra and Bodhivamsa will lead us deeper into our development of Metta Bhavana through meditation, discussion groups and Puja, at the wonderful Vajrasana Retreat Centre located in the beautiful and idyllic Suffolk countryside.

So come and join us for a blissful weekend full of friendship, fun, good food and conversation in very comfortable surroundings and remember ‘All you need is love’.

Prices and booking follow soon

Is this event suitable for me?

If you have been to our Centre before or are familiar with the two meditations (Metta Bhavana & Mindfulness of Breathing) then this event is suitable for you and you are very welcome to attend.

What about food and accommodation?

Vajrasanna is a stunning, modern, purpose-built retreat centre. Rooms are single-sex with two or three people in a room. There are very few single rooms for those with a clear medical need. The food is good, fresh, vegan and plentiful.

What should I bring?

You don’t need much. All bedding is provided and there are meditation mats, cushions and chairs in the shrine room. You may find it helpful to bring a notebook and pen and a watch/clock as we encourage that mobile phones are switched off.

You need to book and pay for your place in advance of the retreat. Please use the booking form opposite.

Booking Policy

Tip – you need to add quantity to wake-up the form.

Booking form coming soon!