Winter Weekend Retreat 2025
Friday 12 December – Sunday 14 December at Adhisthana
Join us in December for a spacious retreat with meditation, silence, ritual, Dharma discussion, and beautiful countryside. This is a perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in Buddhist practice with the rest of the Oxford Sangha. We'll be exploring the theme of energy through the symbol of the Vajra or ‘Sacred Thunderbolt’. Book now!
When: 6pm on Friday 12th to 3pm on Sunday 14th of December 2025
Where: Adhisthana, Coddington, Herefordshire, HR8 1JL
As we're sharing the site with a couple of other events we can't guarantee requests for single rooms - best to email admin@oxfordbuddhistcentre.uk before booking if you need one
Image courtesy of Himalayan Art
We suggest an additional donation of £80-120 with bursaries available
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to book?
Yes, and we'll be taking bookings up to the 5th of December
What should I wear?
Bring comfortable clothes for periods of sitting meditation and outdoor clothes if you want to enjoy the countryside.
Is there anything else I need to bring?
Bring a timepiece/alarm clock that's not your phone, as we'll be asking everyone to switch off their devices for the weekend. Also, bring your own bedding, toiletries, and towels.
What if someone needs to contact me in an emergency?
Give them the Adhisthana phone number 01531 641726
I'm new to Buddhism and meditation and/or the Oxford Sangha, is this right for me?
If you've not come to one of our events before we recommend emailing admin@oxfordbuddhistcentre.uk before booking and we can talk through the best next step for you.