UPCOMING RETREATS & COURSES
9am UK TIME on 10th - 16th November 2023
Your investment is £200 and 10% of that will be used to make offerings in Bhutan on your behalf to support monastics.. The remainder will support this work and charity work in Bhutan. Please note eventbrite will add a transaction fee. If you need payment support in order to take part please get in touch with Pema at: emmaandoscar@googlemail.com.
Lopen Pema Deki and Lopen Phub NamgYe will guide you through the course and bring in various textual pieces to support your learning. It will give all participants a clear and profound basis on the Buddhist teachings of mindfulness. The course is open to all, at whatever level of experience and it is not necessary to formally be a Buddhist to attend and benefit from these teachings.
Teaching live from Bhutan will give the course a unique perspective and joy.
Participants will be led step by step through a clear structure and be supported in practical ways. Participants will be guided and encouraged to practice between course sessions. For those who have studied secular mindfulness or yoga this is also a chance to widen their understanding and connect to a wide intention to help all beings with their mindfulness practice.
Some of the course fees will be offered directly at temples in Bhutan for the benefit of course participants and all beings - this is a unique and important of the nature of this course.
A Buddhist Inspired Retreat - 3 nights
Finding our Own Peace & Potential
with Emma Slade
Knowlton Court, Canterbury, Kent, UK
23rd -26th February 2024
Discover Yoga, Meditation and Buddhist practices in this beautiful and peaceful location in the Kent countryside
with
Emma Slade
Lopen Ani Pema Deki
LOCATION - DOWER HOUSE - KNOWLTON COURT, CANTERBURY
Knowlton Court is a much-loved family home set within a stunning and extensive country estate of over 1,900 acres located in the heart of Kent, the Garden of England.
We will be occupying the Dower House as our main home for the weekend, as well as additional estate homes within the beautiful grounds. The Dower house is a charming Grade II listed Elizabethan manor house nestled within its own expanse of private gardens at the heart of the Knowlton Estate.
Guests at the Dower House enjoy its secluded location within the woods and its magnificent views of the Estate's extensive parkland. The Dharma Hall where teachings will take place and Home Farm are within a stone’s throw from the Dower House.
Hopefully the weather will allow you to explore the stunning surroundings and grounds of Knowlton Court. You may even choose to do a meditation practice outdoors.
In addition to all the lovely meals Ian will be organising tea and coffee to be on tap!
ABOUT THE RETREAT
Emma is very much looking forward to being together and teaching in this wonderful setting. Below you will find details of the teaching itinerary, travel information and what to bring.
All meals will be buffet style, accommodating all dietary requirements in the hope that this will be the most comfortable experience for everyone. All vegetarian food will be provided and cooked on site by Ian Murray of Jivatma Food.
Emma will be incorporating both Buddhist principles and practices with teachings on coaching methods, creating a unique weekend. These teachings will equip you with inspiring tools, to assist you with experiencing internal peace and guidance on fulfilling your own potential.
Combined with a beautiful setting and incredible vegetarian food this retreat really will be medicine for the soul!
If you wish to formally take refuge as a Buddhist on this retreat, there will be a chance to do so on the Sunday afternoon. Please do contact Emma in advance to discuss if you do wish to do this and she will discuss the details with you. For this you will need to bring a blessing scarf and a text which will be provided.
View and Download Booking Form for prices, full details of itinerary and terms
Deposits can be paid by Bank Transfer or by clicking the button below by Paypal, Credit or Debit Card
A deposit of £150 is required and is non-refundable
Please return the completed Booking Form to:
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch!