The Retreat Centre

At Amaravati, a group of buildings is set aside specifically for formal meditation retreats, taught by members of the monastic community.

Weekend retreats are of an introductory nature, while longer retreats provide an occasion for deeper investigation and practise of meditation.

Broadly speaking, the teaching is from the vipassana or 'insight' meditation tradition; on some retreats a particular theme or approach to practice is emphasised.

Advance booking is necessary for all retreats, many are filled weeks or months beforehand.