Three Encounters with The Buddha

Three Encounters with the Buddha

Stories of inspiration, challenge, and transformation.

Who was the Buddha, and why does he continue to inspire people more than 2,500 years after his life?

On this weekend retreat, we will explore three encounters with the Buddha through the lives and experiences of three practitioners. Through stories, reflection, meditation, discussion, and ritual, we will discover how the Buddha can still meet us today: as an inspiration, a challenge, and a guide to transformation.

For some, an encounter with the Buddha begins through a story, a teaching, or a glimpse of a different way of living. For others, it comes through meditation, friendship, or the experience of facing life’s difficulties with greater awareness and compassion. Whatever our starting point, the Buddha’s life points beyond itself to the possibility of awakening within each of us.

Suitable for newcomers and those with some experience of Buddhist practice, this retreat offers an opportunity to slow down, reflect, and explore what the Buddha’s example might mean in our own lives.

The weekend will be in English and include meditation, talks, discussion groups, shared meals, and a Seven-Fold Puja.

More information to be found here

A typical Retreat Programme

Price: €215

Please see the note regarding our event costs.

Duration: Weekend Retreat

Dates: 18-20 September 2026

Led by: Dhiyampati, Aryapala, Karunavapi, Sinhendra and Siddhisvari.

Schedule:
Arrival from 6:00 pm on the first day if possible (we can accommodate later arrivals with prior notice).
The retreat finishes at approximately 3:00 pm on Sunday.

Venue:
A rural retreat house near Vilarmau, situated within the Montseny Natural Park, a protected natural area in the province of Barcelona.

Click on the video for a virtual guided tour.

BOOKING CONDITIONS

Cancellation Policy: Please read the terms here.

Included

Accommodation, teaching, and vegan meals are included in the retreat fee.

Transport

As a courtesy to participants who do not have access to a car, we try to arrange a seat for you in one of the cars travelling to the retreat. Cars usually leave Barcelona between 13:00 and 15:00 on the Friday that the retreat begins.

If you are unable to meet the driver at the agreed place and time, you will need to arrange your own transport to the retreat.

We are usually able to find places for everyone who needs one. However, please bear in mind that this cannot be guaranteed. If we are unable to arrange a lift for you, you will need to organise your own transport to and from the retreat. We will contact you after you register to confirm your booking and provide further details.

Health

Anyone attending the retreat should be in good health. If you feel unwell or develop any symptoms of illness, we ask that you do not attend. In such cases, we will offer a credit towards a future retreat.