Place of Peace, Wales

Retreats

Retreats

The Place of Peace offers retreat time within a quiet protected contemplative enviroment of steady daily training in the company of a senior monastic.

There are scheduled group retreats where guests can either stay at the temple or, if they prefer, in a local B&B. Guests are also welcome to stay at other times. It is recommended that a first visit be during a group event.

We offer two private retreat rooms as well as shared accommodation. All meals are in the meditation hall.

These retreats are open to anyone who has received meditation instruction from a monk or lay minister of our Order.

The Dharma talks offered during the retreats will reflect the needs of those who attend. Guests are invited to request talks on any aspect of Buddhist training and to discuss issues that are current in their practice.

April 6-13	Six Day Retreat This includes The Ceremony of Reading The Precepts, in which all partake. We will explore how the Precepts are central to the Buddhist life. Guests are welcome to attend all or part of this retreat.
May 7-9	Wesak When we celebrate the Buddha's Birth.
June 11- 13	Avalokiteshwara Weekend This will include the Festival of The Bodhisattva of Compassion.
July 16-18	Weekend Retreat Includes a Ceremony of Gratitude to Lord Kshtigarbha who helps all beings to find the way forward within the training ground of the here and now.
Aug 9-16	Summer Retreat As well as the usual daily schedule of events this six day retreat offers quiet time for contemplation. It includes the Festival of Acalanatha, who inspires us to see clearly and remain true to our purpose. Guests are welcome to attend all or part of this retreat.
Sept 1 to Oct 9	Closed
Nov 19- 21	Weekend Retreat Includes a Memorial for Reverend Master Jiyu-Kennett.
Dec 3-5	Buddha's Enlightenment This weekend retreat includes the Festival of Buddha's Enlightenment.
Dec 31 to Jan 2	New Year Retreat The turn of the year is a time when we reflect upon the purpose of our life and the direction it is taking. Are we taking care of 'the important thing', are we using our time well? Includes the usual midnight ceremony and, on January 1st, we celebrate our Founder, Reverend Master Jiyu-Kennett.
All weekend retreats begin at 6pm on Friday and end after lunch on Sunday. Local Sangha are welcome to attend as non residents. The Place of Peace is entirely dependent upon voluntary donations to our trust fund 'THE LIFE OF FAITH', Registered Charity No. 1091548. Travel details: We are situated in West Wales between Aberystwyth and Machynlleth. There are railway stations at Aberystwyth and Borth, ( which is closest to us), and the National Express buses stop at Aberystwyth. A 20 minute taxi ride will complete your journey. What to bring: Guests are requested to bring a watch, house slippers, towels,sheets or sleeping bag. For bookings and questions concerning these retreats, which begin at 6pm and usually end after lunch on the final day, please contact Rev. Master Myoho on 01970 832026 (before 7pm. please)