Online Women's Retreat: 'Trust in the Heart'
Friday 19 March 2021 – Sunday 21 March 2021
This online retreat is being offered in place of the planned 'in-person' East Anglian Women's Retreat which unfortunately can not go ahead. Whilst very different from a face to face retreat, online retreats can provide supportive conditions for practise and a sense of being with others and within a Sangha. There will be opportunity to get to know other women on the retreat via tune ins and discussion groups.
On the retreat there will be periods of meditation, talks around the theme 'Trust in the Heart', discussion groups and Pūjā (traditional Buddhist ritual that includes chanting, recitation and making traditional offerings).
The material will be suitable to anybody who has been to a few of our classes and has some experience of our meditation practices.
If you wish to know more about retreats and what to expect, ask an Order Member at one of our classes or get in contact via our email address.
We'd love for you to join us.
How To Join
Details of the Zoom Login for the retreat will be made available nearer the time
Use a PC or Mac
For most modern web browsers, you do not need to download anything. For a better experience you can, before the start time, download the Zoom Desktop Client for Windows, Mac, or Linux. You do not need to create an account or sign in.
A few minutes before we're due to start, open the app if you have downloaded it, or go to join.zoom.us, and enter the meeting ID you've been given to join.
Use a Mobile or Tablet
Before the start time, download the Zoom Mobile App using one of the links below. You do not need to create an account or sign in.
A few minutes before we're due to start, open the app and enter the meeting ID you've been given to join.
Programme
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| FRIDAY | |
| 19:00 | Introduction to the weekend |
| 19:45 | Dedication and meditation |
| SATURDAY | |
| 10:00 | Meditation |
| 11:00 | Tea break |
| 11:30 | Talk |
| 12:00 | Groups |
| 13:00 | Lunch |
| 15:00 | Yoga |
| 16:00 | Introduction to Puja (for those new to ritual) |
| 16:30 | Conversation cafe |
| 19:00 | Puja |
| SUNDAY | |
| 10:00 | Meditation |
| 11:00 | Tea break |
| 11:30 | Personal talks |
| 12:15 | Groups |
| 13:00 | Lunch |
| 14:00 | Tuning out |
| 14:30 | Final ritual |
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I need to have been coming?
If you know the stages to the two meditations taught at the centre, the retreat will be suitable for you.
Do I need to be a Buddhist?
The retreat is suitable for everyone, regardless of your religious beliefs, and makes an excellent first retreat for people who have recently started being involved with meditation and Buddhism.
Can I apply for a place using the bursary fund?
Yes. Contact us and we will help you if we can.
Do I have to come to everything in the programme?
No you don't have to attend all of the programme if you are not able to, however you will get the most from the retreat if you are able to fully commit to it.
What if I have carried over a booking from last years cancelled East Anglian Women's retreat?
Please get in contact with us via contact@colchesterbuddhistcentre.com and we can book you onto this retreat.
The Team
