Meditations for Finding Balance
Day Retreat
@ Bolton Abbey Village Hall, N Yorks
Sunday 3 May, 9.30am – 5pm
In-person
Join us for a day of meditation in the tranquillity of the Yorkshire Dales. In this retreat learn how to find inner enjoyment and balance using meditation. This will help us to deal comfortably with changes in the people and situations around us.
Often our mind is difficult to control and our thoughts are blown here and there like a balloon in the wind. By training in these meditations we develop an inner space and clarity that enables us to develop equanimity, a balanced mind that is always happy despite the ever-changing circumstances of our life.
We also have a Day Retreat, A Moment of Peace, the previous day. 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 in the cost. There will be plenty of time in between retreat sessions, if you wish, to enjoy and relax in the surrounding countryside.
The cost of the day retreat is £36 (Centre Membership Scheme £26) or for both days £62 (Centre Membership Scheme £42).
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
Meditations for Finding Balance Day Retreat Sunday 3 May
Standard Rate £36
Meditations for Finding Balance Day Retreat 3 May
Monthly Member Rate £26
A Moment of Peace Day Retreat Saturday 2 May & Meditations for Finding Balance Day Retreat Sunday 3 May
Standard Rate £62
A Moment of Peace Day Retreat Saturday 2 May & Meditations for Finding Balance Day Retreat Sunday 3 May
Monthly Member Rate £42
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.
Back o' th' Hill - Bunkbarns & glamping
0.5 miles from Bolton Abbey Village Hall
https://backothhillfarm.co.uk
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
