Finding Happiness from Within
Day Retreat
@ Bolton Abbey Village Hall, N Yorks
Saturday 9 November, 9.30am – 5pm
In-person
Unwind in the Yorkshire Dales in the first of our 2 days of meditation retreat at Bolton Abbey Village Hall. A day retreat is an ideal opportunity to gain a deep understanding of Buddha’s teachings and have a special experience of inner peace.
The first day of the Retreat, Finding Happiness from Within, will explore meditations that enable us to access and maintain inner peace and joy, even when experiencing difficulties in our life.
The second day, Letting Go and Moving On, will further explore how to recognise and let go of harmful states of mind and replace them with peaceful and beneficial ones.
The purpose of meditation is to make our mind calm and peaceful. If our mind is peaceful, we will be free from worries and mental discomfort, and so we will experience true happiness. But if our mind is not peaceful, we will find it very difficult to be happy, even if we are living in the very best conditions. Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
Each day can be attended separately. If you wish to attend both days of the Retreat, there will be a £10 discount.
A packed lunch, refreshments & parking is included in the cost. There will be plenty of time in between retreat sessions, if you wish, to enjoy and relax in the surrounding countryside.
The cost of the day retreat is £36 (Centre Membership Scheme £26) or for both days £62 (Centre Membership Scheme £42).
Our monthly membership programme offers access to all our weekly classes as well as discounts on courses for only £20 per month – Learn more.
Booking
Finding Happiness from Within Day Retreat Saturday 9 November
Standard Rate £36
Finding Happiness from Within Day Retreat Saturday 9 November
Monthly Member Rate £26
Finding Happiness from Within Day Retreat & Saturday 9 November Letting Go and Moving On Day Retreat Sunday 10 November
Standard Rate £62
Finding Happiness from Within Day Retreat Saturday 9 November & Letting Go and Moving On Day Retreat Sunday 10 November
Monthly Member Rate £42
Schedule
Schedule
9am – 9.30am – Arrival and reception
9.30am – 10.45am – Session 1 guided meditation
11.45am – 1.00pm – Session 2 guided meditation
1pm – Lunch
3.15pm – 4.30pm – Session 3 guided meditation
4.30pm – 5.00pm – Windup and departure
Teacher
Teacher
The sessions will be guided by Gen Kelsang Päljin, Resident Teacher of Buddha Land and Burnley Kadampa Buddhist Centres, who is appreciated for offering clear guidance on meditation and living a a positive life.
Venue
Venue
Bolton Abbey Village Hall, Bolton Abbey, North Yorkshire, BD23 6EX.
Bolton Abbey Village Hall is situated in the heart of Bolton Abbey, next to the village shop and post office, and 5 minutes' walk from Bolton Abbey Priory Ruins.
The village hall benefits from its own car park with free parking for attendees to the retreat and is a stone's throw from the nearest bus stop; secure cycle parking is also available.
Local Accomodation
There is a variety of accomodation available locally from simple campsites to luxury hotels. Skipton and Ilkley are the two closest towns. Going up into the Dales Burnsall and Grassington are popular villages to stay overnight.
Below are a few options and details for the local tourist information offices.
Back o' th' Hill - Bunkbarns & glamping
0.5 miles from Bolton Abbey Village Hall
https://backothhillfarm.co.uk
Catgill Farm - Camping & Luxury glamping
1 mile from Bolton Abbey Village Hall
https://www.catgillfarm.co.uk
Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spar, Bolton Abbey
0.5 miles from Bolton Abbey Village Hall
https://devonshirehotels.co.uk/devonshire-arms-hotel-spa/
The Craven Heifer, Addingham
3.5 miles from Bolton Abbey Village Hall
https://cravenheifer-addingham.co.uk/
Rendezvous Hotel, Skipton
8 miles from Bolton Abbey Village Hall
https://rendezvous-skipton.co.uk
Travel Lodge Skipton, Skipton
7.5 miles from Bolton Abbey Village Hall
https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/176/Skipton-hotel
Skipton Tourist Information
https://www.welcometoskipton.com
Ilkley Tourist Information
https://www.visitbradford.com/Explore/Ilkley
