What's On

17th-19th April 2026

We will use theatre games and exercises to open our voices and bodies to create a strong group connectedness and to learn to trust our spontaneous and creative impulses both individually and as a group.

23rd-27th April 2026

Deepen our connection with the true value of all living beings through discussion, contemplation and experience.

30th April - 4th May 2026

This Sub35 retreat will explore what it means for Triratna to be radical. We will look at our aspirations for the future of the Triratna movement, as we come together to explore what's most relevant for young Buddhists in 2026 and beyond.

Weekends in May - September 2026

Learn to work with nature, acquiring tools for change in a changing world. Move from concern to action by learning to create resilient homes, gardens and communities.

May - October 2026

Through three residential weekends and a weeklong retreat, discover what communicating from the heart truly means.

8th-11th May 2026

An uplifting spring weekend of beautiful part-harmony soulful singing and mantra led by the inspiring Mahasukha. Release endorphins, raise your vibration and awaken to new energy, faith and inspiration. 

21st- 25th May 2026

On this long weekend we will explore the relationship between Buddhism and animism. How does coming home to the world, and our place in it, connect with coming home to our true awakened nature?

6th - 19th June 2026

At the heart of our summer programme lies this two-week retreat. The retreat is an invitation to join the Isipatana community in a journey deepening into silence, ritual and myth with Green Tara, exploring the Bodhisattva ideal as we seek to transform ourselves, opening to the world in the wild beauty of this enchanted land. 

25th - 28th June 2026

An opportunity for those new to the world of Buddhist meditation to spend a weekend learning core meditation practices. 

2nd - 5th July 2026

On this reflective retreat we will explore together the Inuit folktale of 'Skeleton Woman'. A story that suggests the possibility of a creative alchemy of how we might live more fully from the deepest longings of the heart. 

30th July - 2nd August 2026

Together on this long weekend retreat, we will explore the imagination as a doorway to a deeper experience of ourselves and the world. Through working with mark making, clay, and creative writing, we will encourage a playful exploration of form and image.

7th - 14th August 2026

This week long meditation retreat will explore the intersection of sitting practise and bodywork.

28th-31st August 2026

An uplifting spring weekend of beautiful part-harmony soulful singing and mantra led by the inspiring Mahasukha. Release endorphins, raise your vibration and awaken to new energy, faith and inspiration. 

5th-11th September 2026

A Mindful Communication retreat. Learn how to live with greater warmth, authenticity and integrity by exploring the skills and principles of Non-Violent Communication. 

12th-13th September 2026

A body-based, language-informed approach to emotional and nervous system repair.

Learn about the power of Resonance and language. This work is inspired by the teachings of Sarah Peyton CNVC Trainer, the developer of Resonant Healing Language and Neuroscience Educator. 

17th-21st September 2026

This retreat is about helping each other find our passion and our path so we can lead the most effective Dharma life possible. Saraha will introduce a method of reflective dialogue, an overlapping, an interweaving, of meditation and communication. 

10th October 2026

Join Jayaraja and Merlin to explore the skills and principles of Mindful Communication. Learn how to live with greater warmth, authenticity and integrity. How to stay in touch with your needs and values in turbulent and tricky times. How to increase confidence and compassion in your interactions with yourself and others.

Every Tuesday 12-1pm

Meditation can have a huge effect on our emotional states, stress levels, clarity of mind and relationships with others. In our classes, held in Holford Village Hall, members of the Alfoxton community teach a variety of meditation techniques centred around mindfulness of breathing and loving kindness.

14th March 2026