How to Live Life: Non-Residential Retreat
How to Live Life: Some Advice From the Buddha
On this retreat we will be exploring a short sutta or teaching from the Buddha given to people who were new to the Buddhist path. His words are, of course, just as relevant to those of us who have been practising for years as people who are starting to explore what Buddhist practice has to offer. The guidance offered is also still so relevant to us in the twenty-first century – simple and direct, inviting us to be at home in our experience and simplify our lives.
A non-residential retreat is a good way to get a retreat without having to go away. We will follow the usual pattern of morning meditation, teaching and periods of reflection, eating together and some silence as well. The difference is that you go home Friday and Saturday night. It could be seen as an ideal way to bring Buddhist practice into day-to-day life – we will send out more information when you have booked and closer to the dates.
Programme outline:
Friday, 18 April: 6.00pm – 9.00pm
Doors open at 5.50pm
6.00pm – 9.00pm
Supper will be provided.
Saturday, 19 April: 8.00am – 9.00pm
Doors open 7.50am
8.00am – 9.00pm – full retreat day
Breakfast and supper will be provided – please bring vegetarian/vegan lunch to share.
Sunday, 20 April: 8.00am – 1.00pm
Doors open 7.50am
8.00 – 1.00pm – half retreat day
Breakfast will be provided.
If you have any dietary restrictions that you have not let us know already, you can leave a message in the notes when you book or email us at info@cambridgebuddhistcentre.com. All meals will be vegan; you are welcome to bring cow's milk if you wish (we provide soya and oat milk). The nature of a retreat means that we ask everyone to attend for the whole duration. If you are not able to attend for the whole duration, please contact us at info@cambridgebuddhistcentre.com and we can recommend an alternative event or course.
Please be aware that none of the classes/events run by the Cambridge Buddhist Centre is aimed at under-18-year-olds. All under 18-year-olds must be accompanied by their parent or another responsible adult over the age of 18 (with their parent's permission). Please contact us in advance of attending at info@cambridgebuddhistcentre.com so we can assess how suitable the event is for the young person and how we can safely enable them to engage in a class.