20 – 26 February | led by Saddhanandi + Jvalamalini
The Sutta Nipāta is an early Buddhist text that emphasises a strong, positive striving towards spiritual freedom. It appeals directly to our individual effort and a path of self-discovery, with an uncompromising flavour of renunciation. We’ll unpack some of this material using Sangharakshita’s seminar material, alongside personal experience, reflection and meditation.
Please note this retreat runs Friday to Thursday.
Saddhanandi
Trained as an artist, Saddhanandi initially was involved in the Glasgow Sangha. She was at Taraloka for 20 years, and was Chair there for the last 13 of those years, before moving to Adhisthana and becoming Chair. In late 2021 she handed on this responsibility to Khemabandhu, but continues to live and work here as a member of the Dharma Team.
jvalamalini
Practicing within Triratna for over 30 years, Jvalamalini has been associated with the Bristol Centre throughout that time, raising a family and for a time being the Chair of the Centre.
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: Dharmacharinis
Start date: 20th Feb 2026
End date: 26th Feb 2026
कार्यक्रमाचा प्रकार: निवासी
किंमत: Standard £300 | Concession £235 | Financial Assistance £185 | 2026 Adhisthana Members £75
Please note that the payment includes a non-refundable and non-transferrable deposit of £75.
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