The Retreat Centre

At Amaravati, a group of buildings is set aside specifically for formal meditation retreats, taught by members of the monastic community.

Weekend retreats are of an introductory nature, while longer retreats provide an occasion for deeper investigation and practise of meditation. Broadly speaking, the teaching is from the vipassana or ‘insight’ meditation tradition; on some retreats a particular theme or approach to practice is emphasised.

Advance booking is necessary for all retreats, many are filled weeks or months beforehand.

The Retreat Centre depends on the generosity of retreatants to meet its costs. Previous retreatants have made a donation so that others can attend. Retreatants likewise have the opportunity to make a donation at the end of a retreat so that others can attend future retreats. The running of the Retreat Centre has been made possible through the generous support of many who have helped in a number of ways from offering their time and skills, cooking on retreats, DIY support, participating in work weekends and a multitude of other ways.

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