This retreat is suitable for those who have a regular meditation practice and who regularly attend retreats, a centre or a group within the context of the Triratna Buddhist Community. You will also need to be familiar with, and happy to participate in, Triratna Buddhist devotional practice and ritual (puja), be comfortable with extended periods of sitting meditation and the possibility on some retreats of periods spent in silence.
Sitting with the Buddha - The Energy Of Now
We are constituted by the five elements of earth, water, fire, air and space. We have a human body, the capacity to connect profoundly with the earth.
Like the tree the Buddha sat under, with its roots going deep into the ground, and its branches reaching up into the sky, our willingness to be held and nourished by the Earth allows us to grow, and open to possibilities...change.
'Within my body are all the sacred places of the world', the Buddhist saint Saraha once said, 'and the most profound pilgrimage that I can ever make is within my own body'.
"In every moment there is a door
With a sign saying “Now”
Waiting to be opened...
by Daverick Leggett
Being grounded in the present, our energy begins to let go of some of the things it’s been holding, things that have been keeping us in resistance. If we are not grounded in the present, where are we? With meditation, gentle Body/Energy Work, Yoga Nidra, stories, and some days of silence. There will be some optional Yoga sessions too.
Concession information
Unfortunately, due to this requirement to restrict our retreat numbers we will not be able to offer a concessionary rate. This decision had to be made as Rivendell’s current financial situation is of great concern – we had to close for most of 2020 and this has had a seriously detrimental effect on our finances.
We will revisit this decision again if things change later in the year, and we are allowed to safely increase the numbers (with people sharing rooms again).
Change to cancellation policy
If you wish to cancel, we now require a minimum notice of 4 calendar weeks before a retreat is due to take place, in order that a refund will be possible. All deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable in any circumstances. If you cancel and we can't replace you, you will be required to pay half the total cost of the retreat. Please let us know as soon as possible if you need to cancel, as there may be other people waiting for a place on the retreat to become available. It will still be on the basis that we can the fill your space.
However, if Rivendell has to cancel your retreat due to increased Covid restrictions, then you will be given the option of a refund, to transfer your money to another retreat, or to perhaps offer a donation.
Covid-Secure requirements
In addition to the confirmation email you will receive at the time of your booking, you will also be sent some Covid-Secure information about your stay at Rivendell. We have made many changes to ensure that Rivendell is Covid-Secure and we will only accept bookings on the basis that those who attend our retreats abide by the requirements of our Covid risk assessment.
NB Please be assured that should someone repeatedly ignore our Covid guidelines, we reserve the right to ask them to leave the retreat, with no refund, as potentially they will be putting others’ health at risk. We want those that come to Rivendell to be confident that we are making it as safe as possible.
Prices for this event are: £360