Join us both in person and online for a transformative retreat led by Ajahn Jutindharo, a highly experienced monk in the Ajahn Chah lineage, from February 21st to 25th. Ajahn Jutindharo has spent over 35 years in monastic life, serving as the abbot of a small monastery in Devon, England, since 2007. His teachings, rooted in both science and mindfulness, offer a unique perspective that bridges ancient wisdom with contemporary understanding.
This retreat will explore the Four Foundations of Mindfulness, an essential Buddhist practice. Drawing from the Buddha’s discourse, Ajahn Jutindharo will guide us to direct our mindfulness inwardly. The retreat begins with mindfulness of the body, as the Buddha taught that enlightenment is found within the "body, with its perception and intellect." Throughout these days, participants will be supported in cultivating mindfulness across body, feelings, mind, and mental phenomena, deepening their connection with the present moment and fostering insight into the nature of experience.
This retreat is an opportunity to pause, reflect, and develop mindfulness in a peaceful, supportive environment. Whether you are new to these practices or seeking to deepen your understanding, this retreat offers a profound journey into the heart of the Buddha’s teachings.
Retreat highlights:
Dharma talks with Q&A
Meditation instructions
Sitting, standing, walking meditation sessions
Noble silence
Three delicious plant-based meals a day
Time in nature on Mvuleni mountain
Mindful movement
About your facilitator
Ajahn Jutindharo has been a monk in the Ajahn Chah lineage for 35 years and the abbot of a small monastery in Devon, England since 2007. Born in Britain, he has been teaching in the UK since the late 1990s and from time-to-time overseas. Trained as a scientist, in parallel universes he might have been an accountant, architect, psychotherapist or dancer, amongst other things.
Costs
In person:
Single ensuite R4740
Single room with shared bathroom R4540
Sharing with shared bathroom R4340
Online:
full retreat: R1000 - R3500 ($60 - $200)
per day: R250 - R800 ($15-$45)