November 18th – 30th 2025
After the poignant memories of the transformative 8-day residential retreat at Belsey Bridge back in 2018, we had eagerly planned another at the beautiful Belsey Bridge Centre in 2022. However, when the Centre unexpectedly ceased operations at the last minute, we had to adapt and host an online retreat instead…which we have been doing ever since.
Now, six-years from the last residential retreat, we are thrilled to offer an in-person retreat with Ajahn Brahm! His dedication is unwavering and he is generously returning for a second time to the UK this year!
Joined by Ven Canda, Ajahn Brahm will be offering a series of Dhamma talks in various cities across the UK, and two retreats in the tranquil surrounds of Oxford this November. The highlight of this tour is undoubtedly the 5-Day Residential Retreat.
Due to the lack of retreat venues and high cost of hotels, we are being adventurous and hiring a Scouts Centre, which involves catering for ourselves. We have found active participation serving in this way on retreat to be extremely strengthening for the meditation practice and hope that you will willingly participate! Be sure to register early so you don’t miss out on this rare opportunity – we just do not know if an opportunity for a residential retreat with Ajahn Brahm in UK/ Europe will happen again! Priority is given to our volunteers.
Live Bookings Links:
- Tues 18th Nov 19:00 – 21:00: Dhamma Talk: “The Nature Of Perception” (details TBC in next letter, London)
- Wed 19th Nov19:00 – 20:30 Dhamma Talk: “Forgiving Ourselves With Compassion” (details TBC in next letter, Sheffield)
- Thurs 20th Nov 18:30 – 20:15: Dhamma Talk: “Opening The Heart To Difficult Feelings” at The Old Library, Birmingham
- Fri 21st Nov 19:15 – 21:00: Dhamma Talk“Rejoicing In Goodness” Friends Meeting House, Oxford
- Sun 23rd – Fri, 28th Nov: Five-Day Residential Retreat: “Radiant Happiness, Lasting Peace” Scouts Adventures Youlbury, Oxford
- Sat 29th – Sun 30th Nov: Two-Day Non-Residential Retreat: “Living In Harmony With The World” Mercure Hawkwell Hotel, Oxford
As ever, Ajahn is coming to the UK for one reason only- to support Anukampa Grove Bhikkhuni Monastery. This year marks another major milestone, as Ven Canda trains two anagarikaas at Anukampa Grove – and a samaneri ordination will likely be happening during Ajahn Brahm’s tour! To sustain this lofty pursuit of growing bhikkhunis, your continued support is essential.
All proceeds from the tour will help cover venue hire and other arrangements. Any surplus funds will go be used for administrative costs. There will also be a chance to donate towards the Sangha’s requisites, building projects and ongoing running expenses of Anukampa Grove. We strive to keep costs as low as possible, thanks to the heartfelt efforts of volunteers who generously give their time and energy as an act of pure charity and love.
