Upcoming Events

On this retreat we want to take the time to look a little more inward. What moves us at the moment and how do we deal with the challenges of everyday life? Transience - Anicca is one of the three characteristics that holds life in itself. For many of us, this brings up feelings of insecurity, perhaps anxiety and worry. How do I deal with it? Are we trying to hold onto, adhere to and create so much suffering, problems…

We are delighted to welcome back Ajahn Dhammanando who has been teaching retreats annually at Sunyata for many years.   Start and End Times: Registration for this retreat will be from 4pm on Friday the 17th of April with soup served at 6.15. The retreat will begin at 7pm with a short orientation talk and will end at lunchtime on Sunday the 19th. It is necessary to attend all of the retreat. It is possible to arrive a day or two…

This retreat is an opportunity for experienced meditators to deepen their practice in an environment free from external distraction. The encouragement is to let go of devices, books, writing and speaking in order to enable a deep appreciation of peace and happiness within as well as that which obscures our natural state of well being. There will be brief meditation guidance from the Buddha's teachings, particularly Satipatthana Sutta and Anapanasati Sutta. Each evening there will be a talk exploring the…

Our fifth family camp will take place over the June bank holiday weekend from May 29th -June 1st. This retreat will be an opportunity to experience the space to spend time with your family in a mindful way and reflect on your practice in a supportive community environment The camp aims to create a supportive environment for parents to practice Dharma and apply mindfulness methods in every day family life. The camp will be an opportunity for families to support…