Being Kind to Yourself (and Others)
Day Retreat
@ Bolton Abbey Village Hall, N Yorks
Saturday 15 July, 9.30am – 5pm
In-person
Unwind in the Yorkshire Dales in the first of our 2 days of meditation retreat at Bolton Abbey Village Hall. A day retreat is an ideal opportunity to gain a deep understanding of Buddha’s teachings and have a special experience of inner peace.
Being truly kind to oneself and other is the basis for genuine happiness. True kindness is far more than simply meeting material needs but involves facing and abandoning our own negative thoughts and habits.
During the retreat we will explore meditations that allow us to face negativity and to replace it with kindness, to find true happiness and become someone who brings greater happiness to themselves and others.
During the second day, Overcoming Stress & Anxiety, there will be meditations to help us overcome feelings stress & anxiety so that we can find greater happiness and wellbeing.
Each day can be attended separately. If you wish to attend both days of the Retreat, there will be a £10 discount.
A packed lunch, refreshments & parking is included each day in the cost. There will be plenty of time in between retreat sessions, if you wish, to enjoy and relax in the surrounding countryside. If you are looking to stay overnight there is information on local accomodation options below.
The cost of the day retreat is £35 (Centre Membership Scheme £25) or for both days £60 (Centre Membership Scheme £40).
Our monthly membership programme offers access to all our weekly classes as well as discounts on courses for only £20 per month – Learn more.
Booking
Being Kind to Yourself (& Others) Day Retreat Saturday 15 July
Standard Rate £35
Being Kind to Yourself (& Others) Day Retreat Saturday 15 July
Monthly Member Rate £25
Being Kind to Yourself (& Others) Day Retreat Saturday 15 July & Overcoming Stress & Anxiety Day Retreat Sunday 16 July
Standard Rate £60
Being Kind to Yourself (& Others) Day Retreat Saturday 15 July & Overcoming Stress & Anxiety Day Retreat Sunday 16 July
Monthly Member Rate £40
Schedule
Schedule
9am – 9.30am – Arrival and reception
9.30am – 10.45am – Session 1 guided meditation
11.45am – 1.00pm – Session 2 guided meditation
1pm – Lunch
3.15pm – 4.30pm – Session 3 guided meditation
4.30pm – 5.00pm – Windup and departure
Teacher
Teacher
The sessions will be guided by Gen Kelsang Päljin, Resident Teacher of Buddha Land and Burnley Kadampa Buddhist Centres, who is appreciated for offering clear guidance on meditation and living a a positive life.
Venue
Venue
Bolton Abbey Village Hall, Bolton Abbey, North Yorkshire, BD23 6EX.
Bolton Abbey Village Hall is situated in the heart of Bolton Abbey, next to the village shop and post office, and 5 minutes' walk from Bolton Abbey Priory Ruins.
The village hall benefits from its own car park with free parking for attendees to the retreat and is a stone's throw from the nearest bus stop; secure cycle parking is also available.
Local Accomodation
There is a variety of accomodation available locally from simple campsites to luxury hotels. Skipton and Ilkley are the two closest towns. Going up into the Dales Burnsall and Grassington are popular villages to stay overnight.
Below are a few options and details for the local tourist information offices.
Catgill Farm - Camping & Luxury glamping
1 mile from Bolton Abbey Village Hall
https://www.catgillfarm.co.uk
Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spar, Bolton Abbey
0.5 miles from Bolton Abbey Village Hall
https://devonshirehotels.co.uk/devonshire-arms-hotel-spa/
The Craven Heifer, Addingham
3.5 miles from Bolton Abbey Village Hall
https://cravenheifer-addingham.co.uk/
Rendezvous Hotel, Skipton
8 miles from Bolton Abbey Village Hall
https://rendezvous-skipton.co.uk
Travel Lodge Skipton, Skipton
7.5 miles from Bolton Abbey Village Hall
https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/176/Skipton-hotel
Skipton Tourist Information
https://www.welcometoskipton.com
Ilkley Tourist Information
https://www.visitbradford.com/Explore/Ilkley
