7 – 12 December | led by Saddhanandi
‘Suffering is important, not for its own sake, but because it is a sign that we are not living as we ought to live.’ Sangharakshita
These short essays reveal a man profoundly committed to the ‘inner life’, unafraid to challenge orthodox attitudes and interpretations in pursuit of the Dharma. Communicating the fire and poetry of a young disciple carving out an understanding of life, these ‘stepping stones’ are more existential than institutional; more fundamental than organisational.
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.
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: 7th Dec 2025
End date: 12th Dec 2025
Event Type: Residential
Price: Standard £210 | Concession £175 | Financial Assistance £140
Please note that the payment includes a non-refundable and non-transferrable deposit of £70.
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