Retreats at the Birmingham Buddhist Centre

Day/weekend retreats suitable for those familiar with the mindfulness of breathing and metta bhavana meditation practices.(See our Introduction to Buddhist meditation course.)

Please bring vegetarian food to share for lunch.

Silent Meditation Days

A day of silence and intensive meditation practice, all taking place within a supportive communal environment.
Suitable for anyone familiar with the Mindfulness of Breathing and Metta Bhavana meditation practices.

Sunday 21st February
Sunday 21st March
Sunday 18th April
Sunday 16th May
Sunday 20th June
Sunday 18th July
Sunday 12th September
Sunday 17th October
Sunday 14th November
Sunday 19th December

10am - 4.30pm

Suggested donation is £12 or £8 concession

Please bring vegetarian or vegan lunch to share on the day.

Day Retreat for all Level 1 & Level 2 Courses

This day retreat is suitable for anyone who is currently attending a course or a regular class at Birmingham Buddhist Centre. It is also open to those attending our classes in Sutton Coldfield, Warwick, Shrewsbury or Worcester.

The day will focus on meditation. There will be a morning of 'sesshin style' meditation with alternating periods of sitting and walking meditation in silence - led by Bodhaniya. This format can help us keep a meditative focus on our experience for longer periods as the changes in posture help to prevent body stiffness and tiredness.

Also, for those who wish to discuss their personal meditation practice with experienced meditators, there will be the opportunity for individual interviews and/or small group discussions.

In the afternoon, there will be a Q&A session, and a shrine room activity at the end.

Please bring some veggie food to share at lunchtime.

No charge, but donations welcome.

Saturday 13th February
10am - 4.30pm


	home intro classes regulars classes retreats yoga well-being festivals arts events other events local groups about us contact us dharma talks links timetable room hire		Retreats at the Birmingham Buddhist Centre Day/weekend retreats suitable for those familiar with the mindfulness of breathing and metta bhavana meditation practices.(See our Introduction to Buddhist meditation course.) Please bring vegetarian food to share for lunch. Silent Meditation Days A day of silence and intensive meditation practice, all taking place within a supportive communal environment. Suitable for anyone familiar with the Mindfulness of Breathing and Metta Bhavana meditation practices. Sunday 21st February Sunday 21st March Sunday 18th April Sunday 16th May Sunday 20th June Sunday 18th July Sunday 12th September Sunday 17th October Sunday 14th November Sunday 19th December 10am - 4.30pm Suggested donation is £12 or £8 concession Please bring vegetarian or vegan lunch to share on the day. Day Retreat for all Level 1 & Level 2 Courses This day retreat is suitable for anyone who is currently attending a course or a regular class at Birmingham Buddhist Centre. It is also open to those attending our classes in Sutton Coldfield, Warwick, Shrewsbury or Worcester. The day will focus on meditation. There will be a morning of 'sesshin style' meditation with alternating periods of sitting and walking meditation in silence - led by Bodhaniya. This format can help us keep a meditative focus on our experience for longer periods as the changes in posture help to prevent body stiffness and tiredness. Also, for those who wish to discuss their personal meditation practice with experienced meditators, there will be the opportunity for individual interviews and/or small group discussions. In the afternoon, there will be a Q&A session, and a shrine room activity at the end. Please bring some veggie food to share at lunchtime. No charge, but donations welcome. Saturday 13th February 10am - 4.30pm Back to top of page			Beginners Courses We run introductory courses in meditation and buddhism