Buddhist Retreat

Guru Yoga and Mandala Offering Retreat

7 – 9 Jul | Various Sessions | £10 per day

This retreat combines two of the four great preliminary guides that we need to practice if we want to gain mahamudra realisations – the quick path to enlightenment.

We all wish for spiritual realisations, but these depend upon creating certain inner conditions such as purifying negativity, accumulating merit, and receiving blessings.

In this retreat we focus on the preliminary practices of accumulating merit and receiving blessings. Making mandala offerings is the gateway to accumulating the collection of merit and attaining an enlightened pure land and Guru yoga is the gateway to receiving powerful blessings of all the Buddhas of the ten directions through our Spiritual Guide.

There will be four sessions a day, except when there are tsog offering Pujas, and the practice is accomplished within the sadhana Offering to the Spiritual Guide. You will need a copy of the sadhana which is available to order and download from Tharpa UK.

Daily Schedule

This retreat combines two of the four great preliminary guides that we need to practice if we want to gain mahamudra realisations – the quick path to enlightenment.

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£10 per day

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51 User Reviews

User Reviews

Alison T.
1 week ago - Google

First time attending a meditation retreat and I was thoroughly impressed. The welcome was perfect, putting me at my ease immediately. The whole time during the retreat was well organised and really interesting. I felt a real benefit from spending time there and would definit... read moreFirst time attending a meditation retreat and I was thoroughly impressed. The welcome was perfect, putting me at my ease immediately. The whole time during the retreat was well organised and really interesting. I felt a real benefit from spending time there and would definitely recommend Rob and any future events. read less
Maree K.
1 week ago

Really good class, I enjoyed the meditation and the discussions.

Definitely will be back.
Nina P.
1 week ago - Google

Lovely place. Welcoming people. I attended an interesting half day course which was well delivered in a comfortable room. Not having been there before, or to anything like it, I found it a very worthwhile way to spend a morning. No prior knowledge was expected. The course co... read moreLovely place. Welcoming people. I attended an interesting half day course which was well delivered in a comfortable room. Not having been there before, or to anything like it, I found it a very worthwhile way to spend a morning. No prior knowledge was expected. The course content was easy to understand, thought provoking and very useful. I hope to go again. read less
Tiffany L.
1 week ago

The course was a very positive experience for me and ran smoothly from start to finish..the people involved with running the course were very friendly, welcoming, approachable and experienced with any questions regarding the course topic ,dealing with difficult people…the to... read moreThe course was a very positive experience for me and ran smoothly from start to finish..the people involved with running the course were very friendly, welcoming, approachable and experienced with any questions regarding the course topic ,dealing with difficult people…the topic was covered in depth with time for questions and answers throughout the course..the meditations were easy to follow and you could easily do them at home..the course was very helpful and encouraging. read less
Janet B.
3 weeks ago

Lovely and relaxing experience. Found it really helpful to concentrate more on the meditation.
Dawn
1 month ago - Google

Beautiful centre and lovely meditation classes. Well worth a visit.
Kenneth M.
2 months ago - Google

A place to support me in my attempt to reach enlightenment.
Foreverjc1
2 months ago - Google

I am surprised to learn a different perspective about meditation that I have not learned before. Thanks a lot!
Juliette M.
2 months ago

I’m really enjoying the sessions. Lots of food for thought and great insights.
Mark S.
2 months ago

I really love the words of wisdom at these retreats. A beautiful peace fills the place with some great guided meditations . A really enjoyable way to spend three hours on a Saturday,highly recommended.
Susan R.
3 months ago

Amazing      gave me so much to think about.   Really felt a connection and resonance with the teaching.  Have been putting it into practice. 

Breathing and seeing where my attachment to things which are not in my best interests lay.   Looking forward to doing more.
NIKKI S.
3 months ago

I was rather nervous as I hadn't been to anything like this before.  Rob was very welcoming and I felt at ease straight away. Lovely relaxed atmosphere and friendly people.  I have been struggling since the loss of my partner 19 months ago and found the course really helpful... read moreI was rather nervous as I hadn't been to anything like this before.  Rob was very welcoming and I felt at ease straight away. Lovely relaxed atmosphere and friendly people.  I have been struggling since the loss of my partner 19 months ago and found the course really helpful. read less
Alastair B.
3 months ago

It was a lovely and intimate retreat with clear concise and wonderful teachings with easy meditations to concentrate on. We felt well looked after and had everything we needed.
Terry B.
3 months ago

Our first time at Epping and first meditation class, it was great.

Everyone was very friendly and helpful this put us at ease and this helped to make the whole experience very enjoyable.

The retreat certainly helped and also gave us much to think about.

There was much to ... read moreOur first time at Epping and first meditation class, it was great.

Everyone was very friendly and helpful this put us at ease and this helped to make the whole experience very enjoyable.

The retreat certainly helped and also gave us much to think about.

There was much to learn and I’m sure some more classes will expand our knowledge and ability to meditate. read less
Christine B.
3 months ago

Was a nice introduction into meditation techniques, a warm atmosphere and everyone very friendly.
Shantal R.
3 months ago

First visit and experience of meditation in Epping centre. Very good and given me a detailed understanding why I was having problems of clearing mind
Paul M.
3 months ago

Excellent retreat, highly beneficial.
liz D.
3 months ago

Very well organised and seemlessly run. Everyone is so warm and welcoming it’s an oasis of calm. The class is clear, not rushed and very relatable with an air of tranquility. The breaks are enjoyable with refreshments and a chat or just reflection which enables space to proc... read moreVery well organised and seemlessly run. Everyone is so warm and welcoming it’s an oasis of calm. The class is clear, not rushed and very relatable with an air of tranquility. The breaks are enjoyable with refreshments and a chat or just reflection which enables space to process the first half in readiness for the second half. read less
Emma S.
3 months ago

Thoroughly enjoyed the Overthinking workshop this weekend. Am looking forward to putting into practice what I learnt.
Jo p.
3 months ago

This is a lovely group. Ian is very friendly & welcoming. Always happy to answer any questions. I would recommend to everyone. I learn so much about myself & feel like a better human after attending a class. I feel empowered to treat myself & others with compassion & conside... read moreThis is a lovely group. Ian is very friendly & welcoming. Always happy to answer any questions. I would recommend to everyone. I learn so much about myself & feel like a better human after attending a class. I feel empowered to treat myself & others with compassion & consideration. read less
Martyn F.
3 months ago

A really nice atmosphere was created at the session that I attended and I hope to be back again soon.
deborah T.
5 months ago

I always feel so much better after a visit to your Buddhist centre. 

Thank you I love the half day retreats and the Monday sessions in Billericay too. 

It keeps me on the right path. 

Thank you. X
claire b.
5 months ago - Google

So, I arrived at the class not knowing what to expect. I  was pleasantly surprised as the class leader talked is through releasing negative thoughts and gave us tools to do so. I felt relaxed and comfortable would highly recommend any one to attend if looking for a meditatio... read moreSo, I arrived at the class not knowing what to expect. I  was pleasantly surprised as the class leader talked is through releasing negative thoughts and gave us tools to do so. I felt relaxed and comfortable would highly recommend any one to attend if looking for a meditation class. read less
Claire S.
5 months ago

Really enjoyed the class, so, sad I am ill this week, so will miss out on week 2. 

Our class teacher talked us through releasing negative thoughts. I felt relaxed and comfortable. Looking forward to my next session.

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