Retreats

There is a range of different retreat options at Samye Ling. You can attend week-long retreats at our Purelands Retreat Centre, which is half a mile from Samye Ling. These are guided retreats led by well-qualified, experienced teachers with a balanced daily programme of meditation and teaching sessions. They are particularly appropriate for those who wish to devote a period of time to more intensive study and practice, but who do not have the time or opportunity to participate in longer retreats. Please see our on-line  course programme for details.

We also run a traditional four year retreat, which introduces experienced practitioners to the most profound spiritual practices within the Vajrayana tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. Undertaking such a long retreat is a serious commitment which should not be taken lightly. The final decision to enter a long retreat should be made after careful consideration and must be approved by Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche.