Vajraloka Buddhist Meditation Retreat Centre for Men

Vajraloka Buddhist Meditation Retreat Centre for Men
Tyn-y-ddol
Treddol
Corwen
Clwyd LL21 OEN
Wales

Tel: +44 (0)1490 460406 info@vajraloka.com http://www.vajraloka.com/

Vajraloka

Buddhist Meditation Retreat Centre for Men

Buddhist - Friends of the Western Buddhist Order (FWBO) Tradition
Vajraloka is the longest established meditation centre of the Friends of the Western Buddhist Order (FOB). It is a Buddhist centre with retreats open to both men and women who have attended a basic meditation course by FOB (See London section for The London Buddhist Centre). The centre's purpose is to provide facilities for the practice of meditation and there are retreats suitable for those who have been practising meditation for at least two months, retreats for experienced mediators, visualisation retreats, and special retreats for those with particular levels of experience. The programme brochure, issued annually, is detailed and interest and shows the depth and variety of the retreats and courses on offer. The Centre is set in the beautiful countryside of North Wales and it is a very peaceful place. There is a facility for solitary retreats. Only guests who have attended FWBO meditation classes in public centres are accepted. Men from other Buddhist traditions may be received for short retreats of one week if they have about six months experience of Samatha meditation - mindfulness of Breathing/ Metta. Silence is maintained during a retreat, there is abstention from sexual activity and from reading books. No alcohol or other substances are permitted. Mobile phones are left off throughout the retreat. 

Open: All year. Receives men (see above conditions of booking and also requirements during the retreat). Religious who have completed an FWBO meditation course at a public centre. 

Rooms: 6 singles, 2 doubles, dormitories, and solitary facility. 

Facilities: Shrine room, garden, library, direct dialing phone. 

Spiritual Help: Meditation. On all retreats the community teaches a creative approach in meditation workshops. Personal talks. Group sharing. Spiritual direction. Personal retreat direction. 

Guests Admitted to: Shrine room, gardens, all public and guest designated areas. 

Meals: Vegetarian/ vegan food only is served. 

Special Activities: Planned programme of events - send for the brochure. Some events may be restricted depending on a person's experience. One of very few single-sex Buddhist meditation centres in Europe where meditation continues throughout the year. 

Situation: Very quiet at the end of a country lane in rolling hills. Remote. 

Maximum Stay: 3 months. Bookings: By letter, telephone, fax, E-mail. 

Charges: £25 ordinary charge, £22 per night for concessions - full period retreats must be booked. 

Access: By car, but ask when you book as the route is a little complicated. Taxi, bus possible.