Lama Tsongkhapa Guru Yoga practice will form the foundation of the retreat, supported by teachings, meditation and reflection.

The week will include:

• Regular Lama Tsongkhapa Guru Yoga practice, including morning and evening sessions

• Exploration of the qualities that Lama Tsongkhapa embodies, such as compassion, wisdom and spiritual power.

• Teachings exploring the meaning and purpose of guru yoga

• Exploration of the relationship between the outer and inner guru

• Guidance on recognising and trusting our own inner wisdom

• Meditation, reflection and space for the practice to deepen

• Time for quiet contemplation in the supportive retreat environment of Land of Joy

The emphasis will be on allowing repeated practice to deepen our connection with guru yoga practice, while exploring how that connection can help us recognise and trust the wisdom already present within us.

This retreat is for those who would like to spend sustained time practising Lama Tsongkhapa Guru Yoga and deepen their understanding and experience of guru yoga.

• It may be particularly valuable for practitioners who:

• Would like to develop greater familiarity with Lama Tsongkhapa Guru Yoga

• Want to deepen their connection with the practice through a period of retreat

• Are interested in exploring the qualities embodied within the practice and how these can be cultivated in their own lives

• Would like to explore the relationship between the outer and inner guru

• Value a balance of practice, teaching, reflection and contemplation

Any specific practice prerequisites will be confirmed before booking opens.

Why Attend?

This retreat offers an opportunity to:

• Immerse yourself in Lama Tsongkhapa Guru Yoga over the course of a week

• Develop greater familiarity and depth in the practice

• Explore the qualities of compassion, wisdom and spiritual power embodied within the practice

• Deepen your connection with the guru

• Explore the relationship between the outer guru and your own inner wisdom

• Allow the practice and teachings to settle through sustained retreat and contemplation

To help create the best conditions for meditation practice, this retreat will be held within a supportive framework:

• Silence – Silence will be observed outside of group sessions during some periods of the day to encourage calm and inward focus.

• Technology-free space – You will be encouraged to switch off phones, laptops and other devices for the duration of the retreat, except for reading texts and other dharma related material.

• Respecting the schedule – Participants are asked to attend all sessions on time, as consistency supports both personal practice and the group environment.

• Mindful living – Meals and daily activities will be approached with awareness, becoming part of the retreat practice itself.

These boundaries are not restrictions but supports — creating a safe, focused space in which the mind can settle and deepen.

Our generosity model means we do not charge for any teachings, accommodation or food. We are therefore 100% dependant on donations to help us cover our £90,000 a year running costs.

You are therefore invited to give what you can as a thank you for the organisation and hosting of the retreat, including the food and accommodation provided if you stayed onsite.

You may also like to make a regular contribution to the centre by becoming a Branch of Joy. This kind of support gifts us a steady and ongoing income, which in turn provides the confidence and means for us to continue to flourish for many years to come.

Everything given will ensure Land of Joy continues to be offered as a precious place for retreat.