Science and Buddhist Practice | Explorations

21 – 27 November | LED BY Ratnaprabha, Saccacitta, Achara, Viryanaga + Suvajra

Can Buddhism expose wrong views in science? Can science question some of the assumptions of the Dharma? A Triratna practitioner recently said: ‘Science and Buddhism are incompatible. I’ll have to give one or the other up.’ How can we prove them wrong? How can you practise the Dharma in a scientific world, indeed can you practise if you have strong allegiance to a scientific career or accept the world view of science? Scientist or not, if you have an interest, come along for our third annual seminar and help the two world views meet.

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 travelling on public transport, please book a train after 11am.

Limited single rooms. Please contact the office for availability.

For: Order Members

Start date: 21st Nov 2025
End date: 27th Nov 2025
Event Type: Residential

Price: Standard £295  |  Concession £235  |  Financial Assistance £185
Please note that the payment includes a non-refundable and non-transferrable deposit of £70.

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Explorations retreats examine cultural influences on Sangharakshita’s teachings, including the connections between Dharma and science, and the experience of egolessness expressed in literature and art.

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