Silent Meditation Retreat Day – Unplug, detox & relax

  • Date, time and venue

    Silent retreat day – Sunday 4th October: 10.30am to 3pm
    4 Guided Meditation Retreat Sessions

    Venue: Kadampa Meditation Centre Reading, 9 Bath Road, RG1 6HH (free parking onsite)

  • Course fee & tickets

    Tickets £35 ¦ £30 early bird offer – book before 10.30am 20th September ¦ Free with Membership

    Vegetarian lunch £5.00

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  • Overnight stay

    Rest and reflect – step away from the busyness of everyday life and recharge. Enjoy a calm environment,  join in the retreat and rest in a peaceful setting

    You are welcome to stay overnight on the Friday and or Saturday evening before and after the silent retreat day.

    Accommodation fees:

    Double en-suite: £60 per night

    Single en-suite: £50 per night

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  • Live-stream

    This class is also available online (live only) to members

Silent meditation retreat day

A day of silence offers a rare opportunity to turn inward, settle distractions, and discover the natural clarity and peace of our own mind.

The meditation on the clarity of mind is part of Sutra Mahamudra (which will be taught on Saturday). Through training in the nature of our mind, we gradually learn to go beyond ordinary, distracted states of mind and experience deeper levels of awareness.

Discovering the Clarity of Mind

Our mind can easily become dominated by thoughts, worries, memories, desires, and fears. Meditation gives us an opportunity to stop struggling with these distractions and instead allow the mind to settle.

When distractions subside, we can begin to recognize something deeper: the naturally clear and peaceful nature of mind itself.

In Sutra Mahamudra, the nature of mind becomes an object of concentration and mindfulness. This meditation prepares the mind for deeper spiritual realization.

“If you realize your own mind you will become a Buddha; you should not seek Buddhahood elsewhere.”

What to Expect at a silent retreat
4 Guided Meditation Sessions
Led by Buddhist nun Gen Nyingpo, each session includes meditation and practical advice on how to take care of your mind.

Break Times
Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the Centre during the breaks. The entire space will remain in silence to support a calm and reflective environment.

TEACHER

Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Nyingpo will guide the silent meditation retreat

Schedule

Silent meditation retreat Schedule

Doors open from 10.15am

10.30–11.15am Retreat session 1

11.15-11.45am Refreshment break

11.45am – 12.30pm Retreat session 2

12.30-1.15pm – Lunch

1.15 – 2.00pm Retreat session 3

2.00 – 2.20pm Refreshment break

2.20 –  3.00pm Meditation and QA

Quick facts for newcomers…

What is Meditation?

  • Purpose: Cultivate positive states of mind for peace and well-being.
  • Happiness source: Lies in the mind, not external conditions.
  • Benefits: Reduces stress, anxiety, promotes physical and mental well-being.

Accessible class format

  • Non-sectarian, non-judgmental, and universal.
  • Simple methods to tackle stress and anxiety in modern daily life.

Flexible sitting arrangements

  • Option to sit on a chair or a cushion on the floor.

No religious affiliation necessary

  • Not required; accessible to everyone.

Open to all experience levels

  • Beginners welcome; teachings designed to be simple yet profound.

Interaction during classes optional

  • No requirement to speak in front of a group.
  • Questions are welcome.

No physical exercise necessary

  • Focus is on meditation – no yoga or physical exercises.

What to Bring

  • No specific requirements; some find it useful to bring a notepad and pen.

Simple dress code

  • No special requirements; comfortable clothing suggested.

Join a class anytime

  • Classes are self-contained; drop in whenever you can, no need to wait for the next course.

Book in advance or drop-in