July Retreat Schedule

Wednesday

• 2:00 – 4:00 pm — Arrival

• 4:00 – 5:00 pm — Opening Circle

• 5:00 – 6:00 pm — Meditation (1hr)

• 6:00 – 7:15 pm — Dinner

• 7:15 – 8:15 pm — Meditation (1hr)

• 8:15 – 8:30 pm — Stretch / WC

• 8:30 – 10:00 pm — Mantra & Meditation

• 10:00 pm — Retire

Thursday — Friday — Saturday

• 6:00 am — Morning Bell

• 6:30 – 7:40 am — Meditation & Puja

• 7:40 – 8:40 am — Movement

• 8:40 – 9:40 am — Breakfast

• 9:45 am – 12:00 pm — Instructions (30m) + Guided Meditation (1hr) + Q&A

• 12:00 – 2:00 pm — Lunch / Open Meditation / Chill

• 2:00 – 3:00 pm — Unguided Meditation (1hr)

• 3:00 – 3:30 pm — Walking Meditation

• 3:30 – 4:30 pm — Guided Meditation (1hr)

• 4:30 – 5:30 pm — Tea Break

• 5:30 – 6:00 pm — Unguided Meditation (30m)

• 6:00 – 7:15 pm — Dinner

• 7:15 – 8:15 pm — Dhamma Talk

• 8:15 – 8:30 pm — Stretch / WC

• 8:30 – 10:00 pm — Mantra & Meditation

• 10:00 pm — Retire

Sunday

• 6:00 am — Morning Bell

• 6:30 – 7:40 am — Meditation & Puja

• 7:40 – 8:40 am — Movement

• 8:40 – 9:40 am — Breakfast

• 9:45 am – 12:00 pm — Instructions (30m) + Guided Meditation (1hr) + Q&A

• 12:00 – 2:00 pm — Lunch / Open Meditation / Chill

• 2:00 pm — Departure

Samatha: calm abiding where we cultivate concentration through the breath. Also known as ānāpānasati, mindfulness with breathing. Through the practice, one’s body relaxes and the mind quietens, giving rise to serenity and insight. Letting go naturally deepens, and the way to awakening opens.

Shikantaza: also known as silent illumination or choiceless awareness — where we marinate in the void of awareness. Guided meditations will be provided to flavour this method, moving from metta to stillness, and using Vipassana insight to investigate the three characteristics; not-self (anatta), impermanence (anicca) and suffering (dukkha) within and from stillness.

Dzogchen: from the Tibetan tradition, an awareness based practice where we stabilise non-dual awareness. Once the concentration faculty builds, awareness has been felt, we can finally relax and let go in the natural state, also known as RIGPA.

We chant Pali Suttas and Tibetan Mantras before and after meditation. This is not a religious retreat by any means, and you’re not obliged to chant, however we use our voice to settle the mind, come out of the head, and back into the body. It can also be a fun and engaging way to connect with these lineages.

In the context of non-dual awareness and integration while on retreat, conversation will be allowed and encouraged during meal times, yet only at the dining hall — get to know your fellow meditators, share stories and form bonds. Outside of meal times, we remain in silence.

Shared Dormitory

• Mixed dormitory accommodation

• Sleeps up to 12 guests

Private Rooms - no longer available

• These have now sold out

Private Room Pricing

• Single occupancy: retreat price + €150

• Shared (3 people): + €95 per person

• Rooms can accommodate 1–3 guests depending on configuration and booking

Meals will be vegetarian. If you require specific food, please let us know in advance and we can try to accommodate.

This retreat is offered on a cost + dana basis i.e. the cost below is just to cover expenses. They do not pay for the teaching. Jason is offering this retreat on a cost basis, and there will be an opportunity to gift a voluntary contribution for the continuation of this work, also known as dana in Buddhism, at the end of the retreat.

• Early bird: €355 per person (until 28th June)

• Standard price: €395 per person

A non-refundable deposit of €125 is required to reserve your place on the retreat.

In Buddhist tradition, the dharma is felt to be of such great value that it can be received and transmitted as a gift.

As this retreat is ‘cost only’, at the end, there will be an opportunity to offer dana — a voluntary financial contribution to support the continuation of this work and the livelihood of the teacher.

The invitation is simply to turn inward, reflect honestly, and offer what feels sincere and meaningful for you at the end of the retreat.

A non-refundable deposit of €125 is required to reserve your place on the retreat.

If you cancel more than 30 days before the retreat start date, any payments made beyond the €125 deposit will be refunded.

If you cancel less than 30 days before the retreat start date, payments are non-refundable. However, the remaining balance may be transferred to a future retreat, subject to availability.

In the unlikely event that the retreat is cancelled by the organisers, all payments will be fully refunded.

• The retreat will be held in English

• Some prior meditation experience is recommended