WEEKEND MEDITATION RETREAT

During a two-day 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.

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.

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

The Hebburn Metro Station is close by for easy access.

Sleepover Option Available

For those who wish to stay overnight, we offer shared bedroom accommodation. Participants will be housed in same-sex dormitory-style rooms with other retreat attendees. This provides an opportunity for deeper immersion in the retreat experience and community building with fellow practitioners.

Please note: 

For overnight guests, breakfast and lunch are included, but dinner is not provided. You will need to arrange your own dinner.

All guests are requested to abstain from smoking or drinking alcohol to support their meditation practice.

To book accommodation, please contact us directly when registering for the retreat.

August Retreat:

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

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

November Retreat:

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

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

Day One

09:30 Registration (Coffee & Tea)

09:45 Welcome

10:00 Introduction & Meditation

11:30 Lunch& Personal time

12:45 Walking Meditation

13:45 Break

14:00 Stretching

14:10 Perfect Ingredients for Meditation and Q&A 

16:00 End of Day One

Day Two

09:30 Opening

10:00 Overcoming Obstacles & Meditation

11:30 Lunch & Personal time

12:45 Walking Meditation

13:45 Break

14:00 Stretching

14:10 Meditation Tips (Long Meditation) and Q&A

16:00 End of Day Two

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

At our Buddhist charity, we want to offer this retreat to all without any attendance fees and accept only donations. However, due to past no-shows that prevented other interested people from participating and caused food waste, we have set minimum fees to cover retreat costs. If you cannot afford the Standard Rate, please contact us for our Supported rate.

Rate Options:

• Standard Rate: £25/day

• Supported Rate: Contact us

Payment Methods

Payment must be made in full prior to the programme to confirm your space.

Payment options:

• Sign Up Page (Eventbrite)

• Cash (directly at the Meditation Centre in Hebburn)

• Card (at the centre)

• Online (PayPal/Card accepted)

• Bank transfer to: Phra Karucha Sripramote, Barclays

  • Sort Code: 20-80-47

  • Account No: 23068293

  • Reference: Med[YOURNAME]

*We use the organiser's personal account to facilitate easy transaction verification.

Essential Items

• Personal items, bathing equipment and towels

• Personal medication

• Individual bottle/flask for water

Clothing

• Loose, simple, and comfortable clothing, preferably in white or light colours

• Warm clothing (in winter)

• Please note: Sleeveless shirts, shorts, see-through, or revealing clothing should not be worn during the retreat

For Overnight Stays

• Bedding (pillow, sheets, blanket) or sleeping bag

• Personal toiletries

• Any additional comfort items for shared accommodation

Please be aware that photos will be taken during the retreat for documentation and promotional purposes.

• For a full refund, please notify us at least 2 days in advance

• Later cancellations: Partial refund available upon request

• Centre cancellations: Full refund provided