Retreats & Courses at Land of Joy
Land of Joy offers a range of introductory, next-step, advanced and secular retreats through most of the year. Please click on any event that interests you to learn more about it and book your place.
A full list preview of our 2024 programme can be here and the booking form is here.
Personal retreats or private stays are also possible depending on availability. Please click here for more details.
Please be aware events might be cancelled up to two weeks prior to their start date due to lack of numbers or other reasons. It is also possible they will be re-arranged if we have the chance to host touring teachers, so please keep this in mind when booking transport.
July
With Lou Beaumont: Friday 12th – Sunday 14th July (ONSITE ONLY) – FULLY BOOKED – WAITING LIST PLACES AVAILABLE
This will be a weekend course of gentle movement & breathing helping us to connect with our subtle body. Combining these movements with mindful attention we can experience quite naturally how to rest our mind in this expansive energy.
August
With Dr Liza Weber: Friday 2nd – Sunday 4th August (ONSITE ONLY) – FULLY BOOKED – WAITING LIST PLACES AVAILABLE
Aimed at all levels, Liza’s ‘Tasting “Kum Nye”: Tibetan Yoga, Massage, and Visualisation’ course is meant as an introduction to a series of Tibetan yoga exercises and massage techniques that will guide participants on a journey to deep relaxation. Drawing on the sacred symbolism of Tibetan Buddhist iconography, the course is designed to enrich participant’s understanding of “Kum Nye” exercises with visualisation techniques. After all, “Kum Nye” is as much a yoga of the mind as it is the body. Suitable for beginners and experienced yogis alike, the course upholds Tarthang Tulku’s teachings that there is no one or ‘right’ way to perform the exercises.
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A Dharma Chat
With Venerable Mary Reavey: Saturday 10th August (ONLINE ONLY)
You are invited to join Venerable Mary for an ONLINE informal Chat about her upcoming retreats in the wonderful and peaceful surroundings of Land of Joy: namely Lam Rim in September, and the Journey from Shamatha to Vipassana in October.
This is a rare opportunity to join in discussions, ask questions and receive clarification of course or retreat content. As there will be an opportunity to take the 8 Mahayana Precepts during the Lam Rim retreat, Venerable Mary will explain this practice.
All are welcome to join us in a lively and informative day:
1000 to 1200 : Lam Rim
1400 to 1600 : Journey from Shamatha to Vipassana
With Güzin Yener: Friday August 9th – Sunday 11th August. (ONSITE ONLY)
This will be a short 2 day retreat open to all Buddhist practitioners, however those attending will have ideally been initiated into tantra (at any level), as well as be familiar with six session guru yoga and deity yoga.
With Güzin Yener: Monday August 12th – Friday 23rd August. (ONSITE ONLY)
The aim of the retreat is to co-support practitioners in gaining confidence and experience on their path to actualising Kurukullā as a yidam. There will be shared discussions and Q&A’s in an open and inclusive way to provide a safe space to strengthen our individual practice.
In order to attend this retreat you must have taken the Kurukullā empowerment and/or that of another highest yoga deity with the same level of vows, commitment and samaya.
With Olivia & Louise: Monday 26th – Wednesday 28th August (ONSITE ONLY) – FULLY BOOKED – WAITING LIST PLACES AVAILABLE
This is a chance for your family to spend precious time together while exploring ideas to develop positive thoughts and attitudes both within your family dynamic and beyond.
September
With Venerable Mary Reavey: Friday 6th until Sunday 15th September (ONSITE ONLY)
Are you curious about Buddhist practice, but don’t know where to begin? Have you attended Buddhist teachings and feel they could be useful for you but don’t know how to meditate on the subjects you’ve studied or how to apply them to your life? This retreat will answer these questions and more.
With Linda Noble & Christian Fischer: Tuesday 24th September until Thursday 10th October (ONSITE ONLY)
This retreat is open to anyone who has taken the Kalachakra initiation, regardless of whether or not they have experience in Kalachakra practice, as it’s a great way to learn to practice the Kalachakra tantra.
October
Buddhist Mind Science Course
Discover the workings of the mind and the mechanisms of suffering and happiness. Unlock your potential for mental balance, compassion and wisdom.
“The Buddha’s teachings may be considered a “science of mind” in that they provide a complete study of the mind, setting forth specific means for observing it, delineating the various types of consciousness and mental factors, making known the mind’s potential, and describing ways to transform the mind.” XIV Dalai Lama
Module 1: Cultivating Lasting Happiness: What Buddhism and Science Have to Say about It (ONLINE ONLY)