Medicine Buddha Retreat 2027, with Paula Chichester - Fri 22nd, Mon 25th October 2027

• Date: Fri 22nd, Mon 25th October 2027

• Times: Starting with a welcome on Friday evening, closing Monday early afternoon

• Format: Residential retreat, onsite

Last Years Retreat

After the strong positive response and meaningful experiences shared by participants at last year’s retreat, we are pleased to offer the Medicine Buddha Retreat again in 2026. While the theme and core practices will be similar, the retreat will be refreshed and refined based on last year’s experience. Join us for a nourishing weekend of meditation, reflection, and compassionate practice in the beautiful setting of the Lam Rim Buddhist Centre Wales.

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 (here).

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 22nd Oct 27

  • Arrive from 5pm

  • 6:30pm-7:30pm - Supper

  • 7:30pm-8:30pm - Welcome & Evening Introduction

• Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th Oct 27

  • 8:00am-8:30am - Morning Meditation

  • 8:30am-9:30am - Breakfast

  • 9.30am-12:30pm - Teaching & Meditation, with Refresher Break

  • 12:30pm-1:30pm - Lunch & Afternoon Break

  • 1:30pm-2:30pm - Karma Yoga

  • 2:30pm-3:30pm - Afternoon Break

  • 3:30pm-6:30pm - Teaching & Meditation, with Refresher Break

  • 6:30pm-7:30pm - Supper

  • 7:30pm-8:30pm - Teaching / Discussion + Q&A

• Monday 25h Oct 27

  • 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 required. However, the Centre relies on the kindness and generosity of the community to remain open and continue offering teachings and retreats. We offer two main suggested donation levels to help make attendance accessible to as many people as possible, and we kindly encourage those who are able to contribute at the higher rate to do so.

• Standard Rate - Contributes to running costs and a little more to help sustain the Centre. Ticket includes food and accommodation at Lam Rim for the duration of the course.

• Basic Rate - Contributes to the very basic running costs of the course. Ticket includes food and accommodation at Lam Rim for the duration of the course.

• Attendance Only - For those who wish to attend the event but stay in nearby accommodation. Ticket includes lunch and supper for the duration of the 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, including open entry.

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