WEEKEND MEDITATION RETREAT

During three days retreat, participants will learn how to meditate in a peaceful environment with a Buddhist monk. The meditation technique is The Middle Way, known as the Dhammakaya technique in Thailand. This technique’s emphasis is on comfort. Within a comfortable environment, people’s minds can become really calm and peaceful.

General sessions will be teaching and meditation practice. Coaching can also be given during the session or at personal request to effectively guide and tune the mind. Participants are encouraged to ask questions concerning meditation, how to apply it to everyday life and Buddhism from teaching monks.

It’s a balance between spiritual self-discipline to practice oneself, wake up early, take two meals a day and comfort of accommodation, nature, food and meditation technique.

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. All participants are requested to abstain from smoking or drinking alcohol and take two meals a day to support your meditation practice. The Meditation Retreat is run by a Buddhist Charity based in the UK, which promotes world peace through inner peace.

Day One

19.00 Welcome, Orientation, and introduce all mentors

19.40 Meditation

20.20 Post-Orientation

– Refreshment –

21.00 Bedtime

Day Two

05.40 Wake up

06.00 Meditation

06.45 Morning exercise

07.10 Breakfast

09.15 Meditation & Dhamma Talk

11.15 Lunch

13.00 Walking Meditation

14.00 Meditation & Dhamma Talk

15.45 Yoga exercise

16.30 Refreshment & Shower

19.00 Meditation & Dhamma Talk

21.00 Bedtime

Day Three

05.40 Wake up

06.00 Meditation

06.45 Morning exercise

07.10 Breakfast

09.15 Meditation & Dhamma Talk

11.15 Lunch

Break & Self-Practice

13.45 Meditation & Dhamma Talk

15.45 Group sharing

16.30 Departure

*The schedule may be subject to change depending on the circumstances

• 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.

• Sponsor Rate: £100

• Standard Rate: £75

• Support Rate: Contact Us

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 items, bathing equipment and towels

  • 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

  • Flashlight with batteries

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 retreat.