Milarepa and the Yak Horn | Seminar
17 – 24 jul | led by Maitreyi + Paramartha
Join us in exploring The Story of the Yak Horn, a narrative full of psychological and spiritual insights into the nature of discipleship – a blend of poignancy, humour and profundity. We will tell the story of Milarepa’s disciple Rechungpa, who has arrived back from a journey to India full of pride in his intellectual accomplishments and the feeling that he is now more or less Milarepa’s equal.
Combining ritual practice and study, we will focus on Sangharakshita’s wonderfully engaging commentary on the relationship between Milarepa and his heart-son Rechungpa, while exploring its implications in our own Dharma lives.
MAitREYI
Maitreyi was ordained in 1989, the first year that women were ordained by women in the West. In 1997 she joined the team at Tiratanaloka leading retreats training women for ordination. Since then she has become both a Private and Public Preceptor and is also the president of Akashavana, the women’s ordination retreat centre.
Paramartha
One of Sangharakshita’s closest friends, Paramatha lived with him for many years, including during Bhante’s time at Adhisthana. He now lives close by, and brings his wealth of knowledge and personal connection to the Teaching Community, handing on a part of Sangharakshita’s legacy that few others could do.
Seminar Retreats offer an intimate setting to look in-depth at Bhante’s exposition of key texts, bring us closer to the mind behind the teaching, and understand their relevance to our lives and practice. Places are very limited so book early.
Reception is from 4pm on the day of arrival, with the retreat beginning with supper at 6pm.
While you’re here you will be participating in communal life. This includes meditating with everyone on site in the main shrine room in the morning, taking part in daily tasks and at the end of your retreat you will help us to prepare the retreat centre for the next group to join us.
With this in mind, the retreat will finish after the clear-up, so if traveling on public transport, please book a train after 11am.
For: धर्मचारी चमु
Start date: 17th Jul 2026
End date: 24th Jul 2026
कार्यक्रमाचा प्रकार: निवासी
किंमत: Standard £335 | Concession £265 | Financial Assistance £210 | 2026 Adhisthana Members £75
Please note that the payment includes a non-refundable and non-transferrable deposit of £75.
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