Guru Yoga & Mandala Offering Retreat

In-Depth Retreat

Nov 21 - 27, 2025

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Including an Introduction and some guidance, most sessions of the retreat will be unguided.

Guru Yoga and Mandala offering retreat combines two of the four great preliminary guides that we need to practice if we want to gain Mahamudra realisations – the quick path to enlightenment.

We all wish for spiritual realisations, but these depend upon creating certain inner conditions such as purifying negativity, accumulating merit, and receiving blessings.

In this retreat we focus on the preliminary practices of accumulating merit and receiving blessings. Making mandala offerings is the gateway to accumulating the collection of merit and attaining an enlightened pure land and Guru yoga is the gateway to receiving powerful blessings of all the Buddhas of the ten directions through our Spiritual Guide.

To book please contact reception:

mail:
info@manjushri.org

Phone:
+44 (0)1229 584029

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Teacher:
Kelsang Sama

Date:
Nov 21 - 27, 2025

What to Expect

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Price: £97 for event only
(Accommodation & meal options available)

Accommodation Fees

Ensuite Single £60/night
Standard Single (shared bathroom) £50/night
Ensuite Twin/Double £90/night (max 2 ppl)
Standard Twin/Double (shared bathroom) £80/night (max 2 ppl)
Ensuite Triple £120/night (max 3 ppl)
Dormitory (bunk bed) £25/night

Meals

Breakfast is included in the accommodation  price.

Breakfast (if no accommodation) - £5
Lunch - £7
Dinner - £6 (1st january)

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Timetable

NOV 21

Friday

7:00 - 8.30pm
Introduction

NOV 21

NOV 22

Saturday

7.00 - 8.30am
Session 1

10.30am - 12.00pm
Session 2

3.00 - 4.30pm
Session 3

7.00 - 8.00pm
Wishfulfilling Jewel with Tsog Offerings in the Temple

NOV 22

NOV 23 & 24

Sunday & Monday

7.00 - 8.30am
Session 1

10.30am - 12.00pm
Session 2

3.00 - 4.30pm
Session 3

7.00 - 8.00pm
Session 4

NOV 23 & 24

NOV 25

Tuesday

7.00 - 8.30am
Session 1

10.30am - 12.00pm
Session 2

3.00 - 4.30pm
Session 3

7.00 - 8.45pm
Offering to the Spiritual Guide Puja

NOV 25

NOV 26

Wednesday

7.00 - 8.30am
Session 1

3.00 - 4.30pm
Session 2

NOV 26

NOV 27

Thursday

7.00 - 8.30am
Session 1

10.30am - 12.00pm
Session 2

5.30 - 9.00pm
Melodious Drum Puja in the Temple

NOV 27

Spaces

A special tranquil place

Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre, nestled on the edge of the Lake District, offers the perfect setting for a retreat. Surrounded by beautiful woodland and gardens, this peaceful sanctuary provides an ideal space to step away from the busyness of daily life. The centre's stunning temple, tranquil environment, and breathtaking views over Morecambe Bay make it the perfect place to relax, recharge, and deepen your meditation practice. Whether you’re looking to find inner peace or gain clarity and wisdom, this serene location offers everything you need for a truly transformative experience.

Retreat accommodation

Accommodation is in simple, comfortable rooms.  Those on retreats will stay either in a room in the main building of Conishead Priory or in a room in one of the cottages that line the gardens and overlook the Temple for World Peace. You can choose single, twin or shared rooms and there are limited number of en-suite rooms available. Book early to get a full choice of accommodation.

Experiences

Every person who visits and takes part in a course at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre leaves with a unique experience of peace in their heart. This experience is shaped by our circumstances in life and how these ancient teachings, adapted to our modern lives, touch our heart. Because each of us is a unique individual, we will each have our own special meaningful experience to take home with us.

Testimonials

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Milob

Retreat Experience

II was able to do a one-month retreat in January, and it has been the most significant experience of my life. I found within my own heart a light, a peace that permeated everything. Every moment became a magical experience, where the divine and the extraordinary made everything feel out of this world. I truly hope everyone has the opportunity to experience the same and is inspired to do a retreat in this special place.

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Laurence

Retreat Experience

Attending the retreat has been a life-changing experience. I discovered a sense of inner peace I never thought possible, and it continues to guide me in my everyday life. The teachings were profound, and the atmosphere was filled with kindness and serenity. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking personal growth and transformation.

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Andre

Retreat Experience

The retreat allowed me to pause and reconnect with myself in a way I hadn’t imagined. The meditations brought clarity and calm, and the peaceful environment of the centre made it a perfect place for deep reflection. I left feeling renewed and full of purpose.

Resources

Follow on

Spotify Podcast
Weekly episodes on meditation & buddhism

YouTube
Regular videos on meditation & buddhism

Related reading from Tharpa.com

Venue

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FAQ

Contact

info@manjushri.org

01229 584029

How to get here

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Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre
Conishead Priory
Ulverston
LA12 9QQ