ONE DAY MEDITATION RETREAT

Just like our body, our mind is constantly working hard every day. It endures many challenging situations and chaotic circumstances and absorbs mental toxins that cause stress, depression, and anxiety. The mind is responsible for generating thoughts, which ultimately transform into words and actions. Therefore, it is essential to detoxify and nourish our minds so that we can make better decisions and think more positively. Meditation is a practice that can help enrich the quality of our minds, and it is often referred to as a way of self-love.

This meditation retreat aims to provide you with thorough knowledge of meditation practices, self-awareness, and how to apply them in daily life. Surrounded by the serene environment will be the perfect holiday selection for your body and mind.

People with any religious backgrounds (or none) are welcome at our retreat. The minimum age requirement is 18. We request that all participants be in a good state of health and comfortable in rustic surroundings with a genuine desire to learn and practice meditation in our established program. The Meditation Retreat is run by a Buddhist Charity based in the UK, which promotes world peace through inner peace.

09:00 Registration (Coffee & Tea)

09:15 Welcome & Introduction

09:30 Meditation Review

10:00 Break

10:10 Progress in Meditation (40 minutes - one hour) and Q&A

11:15 Lunch (Thai Food) & personal time

12:30 Walking Meditation

13:30 Break

13:50 Stretching

14:00 Meditation Tips (One-hour Meditation)

15:30 Group Sharing and Q&A

16:00 End of Activities

Note: This schedule is flexible and may be adjusted according to circumstances and participants' needs.

At our Buddhist charity, we offer this retreat to all without any attendance fees. We kindly suggest a donation of at least £20 to support the continuation of this retreat, or at least £10 to cover the cost of food.

• Sunday, 30th March 2025

• Saturday, 30th August 2025: Weekend Meditation Day One

• Sunday, 31st August 2025: Weekend Meditation Day Two

• Saturday, 29th November 2025: Weekend Meditation Day One

• Sunday, 30th November 2025: Weekend Meditation Day Two

The retreat will be held at Dhammakaya Meditation Centre of Newcastle, address Dhammakaya Meditation Centre of Newcastle, Church Street, Hebburn NE31 1DR.

The metro station of Hebburn is close by.

Payment must be made in fully

• by cash (directly at the Meditation Centre in Hebburn)

• bank transfer to Phra Karucha Sripramote, Barclays (Personal Account)

  • Sort Code: 20-80-47

  • Account No: 23068293

  • Reference: Med[YOURNAME]

  • We use the organiser’s personal account to facilitate easy transaction verification.

• • Personal medication

  • Warm clothing: Loose, simple, and comfortable clothing, preferably in white or light colours (Sleeveless shirts and shorts, see-through, or revealing clothing should not be worn in the retreat)

  • Individual bottle/flask for water

We endeavour to run all the events that we publicise. However, in exceptional circumstances, we may have to cancel an event – in this case, we shall, of course, refund all of your payment. Dhammakaya Meditation Centre of Newcastle accepts no responsibility for any damage or loss to property during your stay at our place.

If you have any enquiries, please contact us.

Looking forward to seeing you at the workshop.