Regulars weekend retreat: Treasures of the Mandala
Lalitaraja and Viśuddhimati offer their unique blend of structured and spontaneous practice. A weekend retreat of meditation, reflection and ritual.
There will be periods of meditation, talks on aspects of Buddhism and simple rituals as well as free time for rest and walks in the countryside. There will also be small groups led by a team member in which you can discuss your experience of the weekend. Living communally is an important aspect of being on retreat and you’ll be sharing rooms and meals with others, as well as practising together in the shrine room.
Cost £230/£175 conc [concessions policy is here - if you are eligible, after you click the booking button use the code CONCESSION-175 where it asks for ‘concession code’ ]. If you are unable to afford the concession rate for this retreat please email the centre team to let them know and they’ll do their best to help.
Some Practical Infomation
You need to bring your own bed linen/towels for this retreat (Othona will charge you £10-£20 to lend you some if you forget to bring your own!).
The weekend starts with dinner on the Friday at 6.30pm (you are welcome to arrive from 4pm onwards) and ends at 3pm on the Sunday.
During the retreat we’ll ask you to turn off you’re phones, so in case of emergencies you may inform your family and friends that they can contact Othona on 01621 776564.
We serve three tasty vegan meals a day. If you have dietary restrictions many of these can be accommodated if you let us know when you book - you can read more information here.
Our retreats feature periods of silence and the challenge of engaging with our minds, our habits and the big questions of life and death. Although it is a very supportive environment, we cannot offer any therapeutic help, so if you’re currently experiencing mental health difficulties, please consider if a retreat is right for you at this time.
Location & Travel
E End Rd, Bradwell-on-Sea, Southminster CM0 7PN
Travel:
If you would like to connect with other people to try to share a lift or a taxi, please go to our Padlet noticeboard for the retreat by clicking here padlet.
The nearest station is Southminster. Trains leave from London Liverpool street throughtout the day. Some are through trains, but you may have to change at Wickford. Usually the trains are platformed so the transfer is relatively easy. Please choose a train that links to one of the buses listed in the Bus section. The staff at Othona can, in exceptional circumstances, give lifts to and from the station, but they prefer not to due to time pressure.
Taxi:
Taxis from Southmister station cost approximately £20, but must be ordered in advance
Local cabs
Gemini. 01621 786963/0796 7033769
A2B. 01621 773421/07756 083360
Kitty Cabs 07710295955