Details:

Date: Saturday 8th until Sunday 16th February 2025

Retreat Leader: Roy Sutherwood

Requirements: Everyone is welcome but it is most suitable to those who have some stability in their meditation practice.

Cost: Generosity Model – Donation only (via the donation form at the bottom of the page; no set amount)

Format: Onsite Only (FULLY BOOKED WITH WAITING LIST PLACES AVAILABLE)

Start & Finish Times: Starting with supper at 18:00 on the first day and finishing after lunch on the last day. A more detailed schedule will be released closer to the time.

About the Retreat

Land of Joy welcomes the return of the annual much loved Mahamuda retreat.

In the dark winter days, join us to go within, guided by the experienced and kind-hearted teacher, Roy Sutherwood.

From relative newcomers to advanced practitioners, all can benefit from this opportunity to deepen their meditation practice. It is most suitable for people who have a little bit of stability in meditation.. Each day will be broken into a series of short sessions, supported by daily gentle mindful exercises that enable one to maintain the quality of the experience without getting over-exhausted.

In the Tibetan tradition that will be presented in this course, one first concentrates on the clarity and awareness of the mind, a bit like a mirror becoming self-conscious, and then moves into a much deeper experience of freedom from our habitual patterns in which the mirror recognises its own emptiness.

This is a profound method to realise liberation and enlightenment. Like success in any venture, it depends upon following the steps laid out by those who have already realised it.

About the Teacher

Roy has been meditating for most of his life. FPMT recognised teacher and a former Director of Jamyang Buddhist Centre, London, Roy is well qualified to lead this retreat, having studied under masters of Buddhist philosophy and meditation for many years. He has taught meditation and other classes at Jamyang London and currently leads a regular weekly How to Meditate class there, facilitates the Tibetan Buddhism class at the Buddhist Society and is also a qualified teacher of secular mindfulness techniques

A Way to Say Thank You

To Land of Joy…

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.

To The Teacher…

Teachers and retreat leaders practice generosity by freely offering their time to Land of Joy. We cover their travel expenses but do not pay them for the teachings they give.

You are therefore invited to make an offering to the teacher as a thank you for the time and knowledge they share.

To The Volunteers…

Our retreats are supported by our wonderful team of volunteers, some of whom you will meet during your time at the centre. Those who live onsite offer their time, expertise and dedication in return for food and accommodation. They do not receive a wage or stipend. Unfortunately, we are only able to accept offerings for them in cash, so if you would like to thank them for their service, please do so by bringing cash with you to the centre and placing it in the volunteer collection pot.