Adhisthana Programme

Below are all the events that form part of the core Adhisthana offering. For other events that we host, please see the full Calendar.

Gems from the Diamond Sutra | Immersion Retreat

Led by Vessantara + team
24 Apr – 3 May | 9 nights
Dual | Order Members

People of Colour Big Weekend

Led by Suryagupta, Bodhilila, Amaragita and Aryavacin
3 – 6 May | 3 nights
Residential | All People of Colour

Liberty, Nietzsche and Buddhism | Philosophy Symposium

Led by Dhivan, Ketumati + Abhayadhara
10 – 12 May | 2 nights
Residential | Order Members & Mitras
Nearly full

Bhante, Blake, and Vision

Led by Ratnaprabha, Satyalila, Amitajyoti, Aryavachin and Prakasha (conditions permitting)
10 – 17 May | 7 nights
Residential | Order Members

The Encouraging Lotus | Seminar Retreat

Led by Ratnaghosha + Prajnanita
17 – 24 May | 7 nights
Residential | Order Members
Waiting List

The Blazing Heart | Immersion Retreat

Led by Vidyamala, Dhammarati, Dhivan, Paramartha, Parami, Saddhaloka + team
31 May – 7 Jun | 7 nights
Dual | Order Members

Chapter Weekend

Self-led
5 – 7 July | 2 nights
Residential | Order Members

Discernment and Love: the Kalama Sutta | Seminar Retreat

Led by Ratnaguna
12-19 July | 7 nights
Residential | Order Members

Sanskrit Summer School

Led by Sraddhapa
begins 12 July | 2/9/14 nights
Residential | All familiar with Triratna meditation
9-night option has a waiting list

International Pilgrims’ Week

Led by Khemabandhu, Vidyamala, Lokeshvara, Caroline + team
14 – 21 Jul | 7 nights
Residential | Order Members, Mitras, & Friends

Building the Buddha Land | Working Retreat

Led by Prakashamitra + Prajnanita
21 – 26 Jul | 5 nights
Residential | All familiar with Triratna meditation

Adventures in Emptiness | Scholars’ Retreat

Led by Dhivan and Śraddhāpa
2 – 9 Aug | 7 nights
Residential | Order Members & Mitras
Waiting list

Sub30 Meditation Intensive

Led by Vijayamala + Jnanavaca
9 – 18 Aug | 9 nights
Residential | Young Buddhists

Thus have I heard… | Combined Area Order Weekend

Led by Order office
22 – 25 August | 3 nights
Residential | Order Members

Dharma Life Course for Young Men

Ratnaghosha | A 16 week residential course
27 August – 17 December 2024
Residential | Open to those under 35
Waiting list

Summer Sanghas Retreat | Living with Kindness

Led by Saddhanandi, Aryajaya + team
30 Aug – 6 Sept | 7 nights
Residential | All familiar with Triratna meditation

With Hands Folded in Reverence | Seminar Retreat

Led by Paramartha
20 – 27 Sept | 7 nights
Residential | Order Members

The Voice Within: Reflecting on our Teacher’s Reflections | Seminar Retreat

Led by Ratnaguna
20 – 27 Sept | 7 nights
Residential | Order Members

The Scientific Vision, the Buddhist Vision | Seminar Retreat

Led by Ratnaprabha, Achara, Saccacitta + team
4 – 11 Oct | 7 nights
Residential | Order Members

This Rare and Precious Opportunity | Seminar Retreat

Led by Saddhaloka + Vilasamuni
11 – 18 Oct | 7 nights
Residential | Order Members

The Yogi’s Joy | Immersion Retreat

Led by Vessantara + team
18 – 25 Oct | 7 nights
Dual | Order Members

Living with Kindness | Seminar Retreat

Led by Saddhanandi
25 Oct – 1 Nov | 7 nights
Residential | Order Members

Autumn Sanghas Retreat | The Drama of Cosmic Enlightenment

Led by Saddhaloka, Parami, Nagabodhi, Ratnaprabha, Prajnanita + team
15 – 22 Nov | 7 nights
Residential | All familiar with Triratna meditation

Sadhana Convention | Immersion Retreat

Led by Prakasha + team
22 – 29 Nov | 7 nights
Dual | Order Members

Sub30 Weekend | Spontaneous Verses of Truth

Led by Candradipa + Jayadhi
29 Nov – 1 Dec | 2 nights
Residential | Young Buddhists

Sub30 Seminar | An Existential Encounter: the Dhaniya Sutta

Led by Saddhanandi + Akasajoti
1 – 4 Dec | 3 nights
Residential | Young Buddhists