Medicine Buddha Retreat - A Taste of Wellbeing, with Paula Chichester - Fri 29th to Sun 31st August 2025
Date: Fri 29th, Sat 30th & Sun 31st August 2025
Times: Starting with a welcome on Friday evening, closing Sunday early afternoon
Format: Residential retreat, onsite
Overview
Medicine Buddha is an ancient, powerful meditation practice that can heal our body, mind and spirit - personally and globally. We’ll begin our weekend with creating a safe, sharing space amongst the group. From there, we explore the Medicine Buddha meditations from Tibet and physical exercises from Chinese Qi Gong that promote balance of five elements in the body and heart/mind. These practices enable us to begin to relax into the natural calm state of well being, help us slow down, be present and open to what is “alive” in each one of us. The meditation includes imagination and mantra recitation as well as resting in nature of mind. And of course, we’ll have time for sharing, asking questions and discussion.
We will use the short meditation manual: The Healing Buddha which can be found on the FPMT website.
About the Teacher
Paula Chichester is known for her friendly, experiential teaching style that evolved from four decades of full-time training in Tibetan Buddhist philosophy and meditation as well as diverse psycho-somatic healing arts from Asia and the West. Inspired by her main teachers, Lama Thubten Yeshe and Kyabje Zopa Rinpoche, under their direction, Paula lived approximately 20 years in full-time retreat, most of which were solitary.
Having studied with great masters from all four sects of Tibetan Buddha dharma, her workshops are often commented upon as being a practical bridge between ancient wisdom-practice and modern life. Paula is dedicated to helping create a world culture of healthy bodies and minds, compassion, wisdom and joy.
You can learn more about Paula and many other materials and resources which can support you in your practice via her website: www.braveview.org
Schedule
Friday 29th August
Arrive from 5pm
6:30pm-7:30pm - Supper
7:30pm-8:30pm - Welcome & Evening Introduction
Saturday 30th August
8:00am-8:30am - Morning Meditation
8:30am-9:30am - Breakfast
9.30am-12:30pm - Teaching & Meditation, with Refresher Break
1:00pm-3:30pm - Lunch & Afternoon Break
3:30pm-6:30pm - Teaching & Meditation, with Refresher Break
6:30pm-7:30pm - Supper
7:30pm-8:30pm - Teaching / Discussion + Q&A
Sunday 31st August
8:00am-8:30am - Morning Meditation
8:30am-9:30am - Breakfast
9.30am-12:30pm - Teaching & Meditation, with Refresher Break
12:30pm-2:00pm - Lunch & Break
2.00pm-3.30pm - Teaching & Meditation
3:30pm - Course Ends
Who Should Attend
Anyone interested in well-being, meditation, religious life, and inner development, Buddhist practitioners of all levels.
Lunch & Refreshments
We are pleased to provide complimentary refreshments throughout the course, with breakfast, lunch and an evening meal. Please advise of any dietary requirements on the booking form.
Location
Teachings will be onsite at Lam Rim Buddhist Centre, Pentwyn Manor, Penrhos, Raglan, Usk, Wales, NP15 2LE - directions here >
Visiting by public transport, more information here >
Residential Accommodation
To understand more about residential accommodation and the various rooms available, click here >
Day Attendees
We recommend that everyone interested in attending this course, whether local or living further afield, takes advantage of the opportunity to stay onsite to maximise the retreat experience. However, for those living locally who prefer or need to return home in the evenings, please see suggested donation options below.
Tickets & Donation
Everyone is welcome to attend Buddhist teachings freely with no donation. However, the Centre does rely on donations to stay open, which are gratefully received. We offer two main rates to enable as many people as possible to attend our teachings. Please consider paying at the highest rate that you are able. Your generosity is vital in supporting the Centre.
Standard Rate - This includes a donation to help sustain Lam Rim Buddhist Centre, and to cover costs and teacher expenses.
Basic Rate - This covers the very basic costs of running this course.
Support Rate - Contact us via lamrimwalesmanagers@gmail.com if the above rates are too high for you where we can discuss further subsidised options.
Donate Standard or Basic Rate Onsite - If you prefer to donate cash or use card onsite, please select this ticket option and complete the booking form register.
Donate Standard or Basic Rate via BACS - If you prefer to donate via BACS, please select this ticket option and complete the booking form register. Then follow the instructions for BACS donation >
Important on Booking: Our online system uses PayPal to take donations. If you do not have a PayPal Account you can pay as a Guest. Please click the link ‘Try Another Way’ , then follow instructions for ‘Pay by Debit or Credit Card’.
Date: Fri 29th, Sat 30th & Sun 31st August 2025
Times: Starting with a welcome on Friday evening, closing Sunday early afternoon
Format: Residential retreat, onsite
Overview
Medicine Buddha is an ancient, powerful meditation practice that can heal our body, mind and spirit - personally and globally. We’ll begin our weekend with creating a safe, sharing space amongst the group. From there, we explore the Medicine Buddha meditations from Tibet and physical exercises from Chinese Qi Gong that promote balance of five elements in the body and heart/mind. These practices enable us to begin to relax into the natural calm state of well being, help us slow down, be present and open to what is “alive” in each one of us. The meditation includes imagination and mantra recitation as well as resting in nature of mind. And of course, we’ll have time for sharing, asking questions and discussion.
We will use the short meditation manual: The Healing Buddha which can be found on the FPMT website.
About the Teacher
Paula Chichester is known for her friendly, experiential teaching style that evolved from four decades of full-time training in Tibetan Buddhist philosophy and meditation as well as diverse psycho-somatic healing arts from Asia and the West. Inspired by her main teachers, Lama Thubten Yeshe and Kyabje Zopa Rinpoche, under their direction, Paula lived approximately 20 years in full-time retreat, most of which were solitary.
Having studied with great masters from all four sects of Tibetan Buddha dharma, her workshops are often commented upon as being a practical bridge between ancient wisdom-practice and modern life. Paula is dedicated to helping create a world culture of healthy bodies and minds, compassion, wisdom and joy.
You can learn more about Paula and many other materials and resources which can support you in your practice via her website: www.braveview.org
Schedule
Friday 29th August
Arrive from 5pm
6:30pm-7:30pm - Supper
7:30pm-8:30pm - Welcome & Evening Introduction
Saturday 30th August
8:00am-8:30am - Morning Meditation
8:30am-9:30am - Breakfast
9.30am-12:30pm - Teaching & Meditation, with Refresher Break
1:00pm-3:30pm - Lunch & Afternoon Break
3:30pm-6:30pm - Teaching & Meditation, with Refresher Break
6:30pm-7:30pm - Supper
7:30pm-8:30pm - Teaching / Discussion + Q&A
Sunday 31st August
8:00am-8:30am - Morning Meditation
8:30am-9:30am - Breakfast
9.30am-12:30pm - Teaching & Meditation, with Refresher Break
12:30pm-2:00pm - Lunch & Break
2.00pm-3.30pm - Teaching & Meditation
3:30pm - Course Ends
Who Should Attend
Anyone interested in well-being, meditation, religious life, and inner development, Buddhist practitioners of all levels.
Lunch & Refreshments
We are pleased to provide complimentary refreshments throughout the course, with breakfast, lunch and an evening meal. Please advise of any dietary requirements on the booking form.
Location
Teachings will be onsite at Lam Rim Buddhist Centre, Pentwyn Manor, Penrhos, Raglan, Usk, Wales, NP15 2LE - directions here >
Visiting by public transport, more information here >
Residential Accommodation
To understand more about residential accommodation and the various rooms available, click here >
Day Attendees
We recommend that everyone interested in attending this course, whether local or living further afield, takes advantage of the opportunity to stay onsite to maximise the retreat experience. However, for those living locally who prefer or need to return home in the evenings, please see suggested donation options below.
Tickets & Donation
Everyone is welcome to attend Buddhist teachings freely with no donation. However, the Centre does rely on donations to stay open, which are gratefully received. We offer two main rates to enable as many people as possible to attend our teachings. Please consider paying at the highest rate that you are able. Your generosity is vital in supporting the Centre.
Standard Rate - This includes a donation to help sustain Lam Rim Buddhist Centre, and to cover costs and teacher expenses.
Basic Rate - This covers the very basic costs of running this course.
Support Rate - Contact us via lamrimwalesmanagers@gmail.com if the above rates are too high for you where we can discuss further subsidised options.
Donate Standard or Basic Rate Onsite - If you prefer to donate cash or use card onsite, please select this ticket option and complete the booking form register.
Donate Standard or Basic Rate via BACS - If you prefer to donate via BACS, please select this ticket option and complete the booking form register. Then follow the instructions for BACS donation >
Important on Booking: Our online system uses PayPal to take donations. If you do not have a PayPal Account you can pay as a Guest. Please click the link ‘Try Another Way’ , then follow instructions for ‘Pay by Debit or Credit Card’.
Date: Fri 29th, Sat 30th & Sun 31st August 2025
Times: Starting with a welcome on Friday evening, closing Sunday early afternoon
Format: Residential retreat, onsite
Overview
Medicine Buddha is an ancient, powerful meditation practice that can heal our body, mind and spirit - personally and globally. We’ll begin our weekend with creating a safe, sharing space amongst the group. From there, we explore the Medicine Buddha meditations from Tibet and physical exercises from Chinese Qi Gong that promote balance of five elements in the body and heart/mind. These practices enable us to begin to relax into the natural calm state of well being, help us slow down, be present and open to what is “alive” in each one of us. The meditation includes imagination and mantra recitation as well as resting in nature of mind. And of course, we’ll have time for sharing, asking questions and discussion.
We will use the short meditation manual: The Healing Buddha which can be found on the FPMT website.
About the Teacher
Paula Chichester is known for her friendly, experiential teaching style that evolved from four decades of full-time training in Tibetan Buddhist philosophy and meditation as well as diverse psycho-somatic healing arts from Asia and the West. Inspired by her main teachers, Lama Thubten Yeshe and Kyabje Zopa Rinpoche, under their direction, Paula lived approximately 20 years in full-time retreat, most of which were solitary.
Having studied with great masters from all four sects of Tibetan Buddha dharma, her workshops are often commented upon as being a practical bridge between ancient wisdom-practice and modern life. Paula is dedicated to helping create a world culture of healthy bodies and minds, compassion, wisdom and joy.
You can learn more about Paula and many other materials and resources which can support you in your practice via her website: www.braveview.org
Schedule
Friday 29th August
Arrive from 5pm
6:30pm-7:30pm - Supper
7:30pm-8:30pm - Welcome & Evening Introduction
Saturday 30th August
8:00am-8:30am - Morning Meditation
8:30am-9:30am - Breakfast
9.30am-12:30pm - Teaching & Meditation, with Refresher Break
1:00pm-3:30pm - Lunch & Afternoon Break
3:30pm-6:30pm - Teaching & Meditation, with Refresher Break
6:30pm-7:30pm - Supper
7:30pm-8:30pm - Teaching / Discussion + Q&A
Sunday 31st August
8:00am-8:30am - Morning Meditation
8:30am-9:30am - Breakfast
9.30am-12:30pm - Teaching & Meditation, with Refresher Break
12:30pm-2:00pm - Lunch & Break
2.00pm-3.30pm - Teaching & Meditation
3:30pm - Course Ends
Who Should Attend
Anyone interested in well-being, meditation, religious life, and inner development, Buddhist practitioners of all levels.
Lunch & Refreshments
We are pleased to provide complimentary refreshments throughout the course, with breakfast, lunch and an evening meal. Please advise of any dietary requirements on the booking form.
Location
Teachings will be onsite at Lam Rim Buddhist Centre, Pentwyn Manor, Penrhos, Raglan, Usk, Wales, NP15 2LE - directions here >
Visiting by public transport, more information here >
Residential Accommodation
To understand more about residential accommodation and the various rooms available, click here >
Day Attendees
We recommend that everyone interested in attending this course, whether local or living further afield, takes advantage of the opportunity to stay onsite to maximise the retreat experience. However, for those living locally who prefer or need to return home in the evenings, please see suggested donation options below.
Tickets & Donation
Everyone is welcome to attend Buddhist teachings freely with no donation. However, the Centre does rely on donations to stay open, which are gratefully received. We offer two main rates to enable as many people as possible to attend our teachings. Please consider paying at the highest rate that you are able. Your generosity is vital in supporting the Centre.
Standard Rate - This includes a donation to help sustain Lam Rim Buddhist Centre, and to cover costs and teacher expenses.
Basic Rate - This covers the very basic costs of running this course.
Support Rate - Contact us via lamrimwalesmanagers@gmail.com if the above rates are too high for you where we can discuss further subsidised options.
Donate Standard or Basic Rate Onsite - If you prefer to donate cash or use card onsite, please select this ticket option and complete the booking form register.
Donate Standard or Basic Rate via BACS - If you prefer to donate via BACS, please select this ticket option and complete the booking form register. Then follow the instructions for BACS donation >
Important on Booking: Our online system uses PayPal to take donations. If you do not have a PayPal Account you can pay as a Guest. Please click the link ‘Try Another Way’ , then follow instructions for ‘Pay by Debit or Credit Card’.