Scarborough Sangha Weekend Retreat

This weekend retreat for the Scarborough Sangha will be based on the Buddhist practice of the Four Brahma Viharas also known as the Four Divine Abodes.

In practising the Brahma Viharas, we engage with, and develop, rich and innate qualities of the heart: a non-judgmental loving-kindness, the clarity of compassion, the delight of genuine happiness and true joy, and the wisdom and balance that comes from equanimity.

The Brahma Vihara meditations help free us from the limitations and constrictions of ill will, jealousy, restlessness and agitation, expanding our perspectives and leading to the heart’s release.

The retreat will give us the opportunity to practice together as a Sangha, and to enjoy one other’s company in a supportive and relaxing environment, in which we can be fully ourselves and connect with what is of deep value to us. The retreat programme will be spacious and by the end we hope all will feel rested, uplifted and inspired.

The retreat will be led by Mahasraddha and the Scarborough Team, along with visiting teacher Saddhanandi. Saddhanandi’s name means 'she whose happiness is dependent on faith or confidence-trust'. Down-to-earth and with a great depth of practice, Saddhanandi is looking forward to spending time with the Scarborough sangha once again, following her visit earlier in the year.

It's non-residential retreat, so everyone will go home to sleep on the Saturday night, but we'll have 2 full days together, starting with morning meditation each day.

All meals on Saturday are included, and breakfast and lunch on Sunday.

Booking fee

We’d appreciate early booking to allow us to plan and we’re offering an earlybird rate of £45 for the weekend if booked by Thursday 31st October. Otherwise the full booking fee is £55. Dana at the retreat will also be appreciated.

Timings

If you can, please arrive to help set up at 8am on the first day, otherwise arrive by 8.30 am for the first sit.

On both days breakfast will be at 9.10am, and lunch at 1pm. Dinner on the Saturday will be at 6pm. We will also have tea and comfort breaks throughout the weekend.

Venue: The day retreat is being held at: Snainton Village Hall, and the address is: Primary School, Wydale Rise, Snainton, Scarborough YO13 9AG

It’s on the main road (A170) opposite the primary school.  The village hall has a carpark, as well as disabled parking right outside the door.

See below for more information about travelling from Scarborough to the venue by bus.