Programme
Meditation Teaching and Practice Days
Saturday 5 September & Sunday 8 November 2026
Our Meditation Teaching and Practice Days offer an opportunity to spend time developing and deepening your meditation practice.
The day begins with a teaching by Gelong Thubten on How to Meditate, especially suitable for anyone new to meditation, or anyone who would like to refresh and strengthen their practice.
You are welcome to attend the teaching on its own, or to stay for as many of the meditation sessions as you wish. Please arrive before the beginning of each session, as it is not possible to join once a session has started.
The day concludes with Chenrezig Prayers dedicated to world peace.
Programme
10.00–11.00 — Teaching: How to Meditate
11.00–11.30 — Tea break
11.30–12.30 — Meditation practice
12.30–14.00 — Lunch
14.00–14.45 — Meditation practice
14.45–15.15 — Tea break
15.15–16.00 — Chenrezig Prayers
Lunch: Please bring a vegetarian or vegan lunch to enjoy in our lounge or garden. There are also plenty of cafés and shops nearby.
By donation. No booking required.
The ABC of Buddhism, with Gelong Thubten
Sunday 13 September 2026, 2.00pm–4.00pm
Join Buddhist monk and author Gelong Thubten for an accessible and engaging introduction to the fundamental principles of Buddhism.
The ABC of Buddhism is ideal for anyone who would like to gain a clearer understanding of what Buddhists believe and practise.
The afternoon will explore some of the central ideas at the heart of Buddhism and is suitable both for complete beginners and for those wishing to refresh their understanding.
There will be a tea break midway through the afternoon.
By donation. No booking required.
Weekend Retreats with Gelong Thubten
Whether you are completely new to Buddhism and meditation or have an established practice, these are opportunities to learn, reflect and deepen your understanding.
Buddhist Psychology
26 & 27 September 2026
Join Gelong Thubten for a weekend retreat exploring Buddhist psychology and how we can work skilfully with difficult emotions.
Drawing on themes from his bestselling books, A Monk’s Guide to Happiness and Handbook for Hard Times, the retreat will combine teachings and practical meditation sessions, with time for questions and discussion.
This is a wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in a weekend of learning, reflection and practice.
Saturday: 9.00am–6.00pm
Sunday: 9.00am–4.00pm
Tea and lunch breaks are included.
We suggest a donation of £100 for the weekend. We are grateful to receive these funds, which contribute to the considerable costs of running our centre.
However, no one should be excluded due to lack of funds – if you feel that £100 is too much of a stretch for you, please let us know.
Booking is essential: admin@yorkshire.samye.org
A Buddhist Guide to Happiness
5 & 6 December 2026
A weekend retreat with Gelong Thubten exploring the nature of happiness and how to cultivate a positive mind. An opportunity to learn meditation in a weekend retreat setting, to bring more mindful awareness into our daily lives and find that true fulfilment comes from within.
Saturday: 9.00am–6.00pm
Sunday: 9.00am–4.00pm
Tea and lunch breaks are included.
We suggest a donation of £100 for the weekend. We are grateful to receive these funds, which contribute to the considerable costs of running our centre.
However, no one should be excluded due to lack of funds – if you feel that £100 is too much of a stretch for you, please let us know.
Booking is essential: admin@yorkshire.samye.org
The Power of Love
13 & 14 February 2027
This retreat will explore the transformative practices of loving-kindness, compassion and forgiveness.
Through Buddhist teachings, meditation and reflection, Gelong Thubten will offer practical ways to cultivate greater kindness towards ourselves and others, deepen compassion and work with the practice of forgiveness.
The weekend offers a supportive opportunity to deepen your meditation practice and explore teachings that can be brought directly into everyday life.
Saturday: 9.00am–6.00pm
Sunday: 9.00am–4.00pm
Tea and lunch breaks are included.
We suggest a donation of £100 for the weekend. We are grateful to receive these funds, which contribute to the considerable costs of running our centre.
However, no one should be excluded due to lack of funds – if you feel that £100 is too much of a stretch for you, please let us know.
Booking is essential: admin@yorkshire.samye.org
