Old student retreat - 31st May - 7th June 2025
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Dear friends, The retreat will be a synthesis of the Art of Concentration and the Advanced Stages of Liberating Insight, giving an opportunity for those that weren't able to join the winter long retreat a chance to practice with these teachings. The retreat will run with a similar format as last year, where we will predominantly be self-practicing, whilst Burgs supports us in the background doing his own meditation, along with some supporting discourses. There will also be an opportunity to check-in with Burgs in small groups and receive specific guidance regarding your meditation practice, which many found extremely helpful last year. We suggest bringing an mp3 player (plus headphones / not your phone!), so that you can follow whatever guided meditations you might like to practice with. This is not essential, but most found this helpful last year. (Please bring your mp3 player pre-loaded with the meditations you wish to use for your retreat). The retreat is suitable for anyone who has sat a few 7day in-person retreats with us, and keeps a regular home practice. The retreat will be hosted in Nanpantan Hall located in the Leicestershire, UK. There will be two meditation rooms; one female, one male. There is a wide selection of bedrooms that we hope will suit everyones needs. The gardens and grounds are fantastic and where in full bloom last year. Dates for the retreat are Saturday 31st May - Saturday 7th June 2025 This retreat is not published on the website. To book the retreat please use the following links - shared room shared bathroom (male) - £550 shared room shared bathroom (female) - £550 twin ensuite (female) - £700 twin ensuite (male) - £700 single shared bthrm (female) - £800 single en suite (female) - £900 single en suite (male) - £900 If you have any questions then please do let us know. Sending much metta The AoM Team |
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