Understanding our Past, Creating our Future
Weekend Meditation Retreat
Mar 20 - 22, 2026
Learn how to view life from a place of wisdom that empowers us to let go of past hurts and experience our freedom to change, from living fully in the present.
In this retreat, we will explore Buddha's empowering teachings and meditations on subtle impermanence, emptiness and karma. Discover how in reality, we are not fixed or defined by our past experiences or present limiting beliefs. Indeed we all have an extraordinary potential for positive change and good qualities.
Through cultivating this spiritual potential, we can redirect our lives, free of the past and create the truly peaceful, happy and meaningful future we want.
Timetable
MAR 20
Friday
6:00pm
Supper
7:30 - 8.30pm
Introductory talk and meditation
8.30pm
Evening Cafe
MAR 21
Saturday
9.00 - 10.00am
Talk and meditation
10.00 - 11.00am
Tea break in the servery
11.00am - 12.00pm
Talk and meditation
1.00pm
Lunch
4.30 - 5.30pm
Talk and meditation
6.00pm
Supper
7.00 - 8.00pm
Talk and meditation
8.00pm
Evening Cafe
MAR 22
Sunday
9.00 - 9.45am
Talk and meditation
9.45 - 10.30am
Tea break in the servery
10.30 - 11.45am
Talk and meditation with Prayers for World Peace
1.00pm
Lunch
A weekend away can open the door to lasting inner peace.
Our Weekend Meditation Retreats offer a unique opportunity to find peace of mind, gain a fresh perspective and explore practical ways of thinking for a happier, more meaningful life. Through a combination of talks, contemplations and guided meditations, you’ll discover new approaches to thinking and living that bring clarity and joy. There will also be time to enjoy the peaceful environment and beautiful natural surroundings of Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre. Whether you’re new to meditation or looking to deepen your practice, these retreats provide a welcoming space to pause, reflect and reconnect with what matters most.
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.
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