Retreats

A retreat is a great way to take your meditation practice to the next level. On retreat, we live simply with others in an environment geared towards stillness and meditation. Away from everyday distractions, our mind can become quiet, deepening our sense of community and our understanding of the Buddha’s teachings. Retreat leaders skillfully guide us into deeper waters, where we get to know ourselves more deeply. A retreat can last a weekend, a week, or even longer.

Retreat centres run programmes aimed at different levels of experience, so you can find a retreat that is suitable for you. Why not take the plunge?

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Join us at the beautiful Rivendell Retreat Centre (near Uckfield) for a warm and inclusive retreat led by the GSRD team on behalf of Brighton Buddhist Centre: Aryajnana, Morgan & Priyachakshu.

Together, we’ll explore the Satipaṭṭhānas (Four Foundations of Mindfulness) as a direct path to realization—working with craving and aversion in a world of constant desire, division, and polarization, especially around marginalized communities. Through meditation, talks, reflection, and friendship, we’ll explore what hinders our freedom and why loving-kindness is essential on the path of change.

 Our use of Gender, Sexuality & Relationship Diversity (GSRD) reflects our understanding of marginalized identities, including:

  • People on the gender spectrum (trans, agender, bi-gender, crossdressers, genderqueer, gender fluid, non-binary)
  • Sexual orientations/identities (lesbian, gay, bi-, pansexual, asexual spectrum)
  • People on the aromantic (aro) spectrum
  • People in multi-partnered or ‘monogamish’ relationships

🌿 About Rivendell: Nestled in the Sussex countryside, Rivendell offers a peaceful setting in nature, supportive of deepening practice and friendship.

🏡 Accommodation: Shared rooms are available for male, female, or gender-diverse retreatants, according to retreatant choice. A limited number of single rooms are reserved for those with medical needs (allocated on a first-come, first-served basis).

Rivendell Retreat Centre

Rivendell is our local retreat Centre north of Uckfield in the beautiful fields and woodland of the Sussex Weald.

Rivendell offers Introductory Retreats, Yoga & Meditation retreats, and many more for people of all levels  of experience. Find out more at www.rivendellretreatcentre.com

Other Opportunities for Going on Retreat

There are many other opportunities for retreat within the Triratna Buddhist Community.

You will find details of all the retreat centres around the U.K associated with the Triratna Buddhist Community and also opportunities for solitary retreats at www.goingonretreat.com.

For camping retreats and Buddhafield events, including Buddhafield Festival, see : www.buddhafield.com.