Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project | Ajahn Brahm’s Finding Freedom UK Tour

Ajahn Brahm & Ven Canda’s 6-day Online Retreat:

“Finding Freedom”

Online Retreat via Zoom. 

What Others Are Saying:

I feel really moved meditating under your guidance in this retreat. Tears streamed down my face during the talk. Feeling, not just intellectually knowing, that there is a way to freedom, there is a way to end suffering. And I feel like I really live a good life, but that feeling of liberation, that I sense coming from you is so profound and all pervasive, that no joy or peace I have ever experienced gets near it. I want to make full use of my time with you. Let go and surrender to the truth, even though it is hard at times.

~ Susanne, a participant in Ajahn Brahm & Ven Canda’s “Wisdom of Silence” online retreat, June 2024

About The Retreat

Join Ajahn Brahm and Ven Canda for an inspiring online retreat this summer! Over six transformative days, the teachers will guide you through profound teachings and meditation practices, helping you discover inner peace and true freedom—all from the comfort of your own home (or a lovely place of your choice).

Ajahn Brahm & Ven Canda are renowned for creating safe and loving spaces for learning the Dhamma and their complimentary styles present a rich offering that combines story-telling, compassion and wisdom. Practical insights for overcoming life’s challenges and finding joy in the moment are given through the use of examples from their many decades of Buddhist practice and meditation. Through engaging talks, guided meditations and opportunities for Q&A, you will learn how to navigate the challenges of life with a calm and open heart, finding freedom from the burdens of stress, worry and afflictive emotions.

“Finding Freedom” is an invitation to uncover the peace and joy that reside within you. The teachers will share insights on how to let go of attachments, embrace impermanence and cultivate a mind that is free from suffering. Their teachings will inspire you to live with greater awareness, kindness and resilience, no matter what is happening in your life.

Whether you are new to meditation or have years of experience, the teachers’ gentle, encouraging approach will ensure that everyone, of every gender, background and skill level, can benefit from this retreat. Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your life and discover the true essence of freedom!

Full attendance is ideal to make the most of your retreat. Please be sure to give yourself the very best opportunity for developing inner freedom!

Tentative Retreat Schedule

(8:30 on 21st Jun ~ 17:00 on 26th Jun, UK time ~ BST)

*Please note that the bold-type indicates online group sessions.

Sat 21st June:

08:30 – 10:30 Dhamma talk, guided meditation (Ajahn Brahm)
10:30 – 12:30 Cooking and lunchtime for those on 8 precepts offline
12:30 – 15:00 Rest and personal practice offline
15:00 – 15:45 Guided Meditation with (alternate days) Ajahn Brahm or Ven Canda
16:00 – 17:00 Sutta teachings and discussion with (alternate days) Ajahn Brahm or Ven Canda
17:00 – 18:30 Personal practice offline 
18:30 – 19:20 Metta chanting and silent group meditation
19:30 – 20:30 Q&A with Ajahn Brahm and/or Ven Canda

Sun 22nd – Wed 25th June:

06:00 – 07:00 Recommended morning meditation, offline
08:30 – 10:30 Dhamma talk, guided meditation (Ajahn Brahm)
10:30 – 12:30 Cooking and lunchtime for those on 8 precepts offline
12:30 – 15:00 Rest and personal practice offline
15:00 – 15:45 Guided Meditation with (alternate days) Ajahn Brahm or Ven Canda
16:00 – 17:00 Sutta teachings and discussion with (alternate days) Ajahn Brahm or Ven Canda
17:00 – 18:30 Personal practice offline 
18:30 – 19:20 Metta chanting and silent group meditation
19:30 – 20:30 Q&A with Ajahn Brahm and/or Ven Canda

Thu 26th June:

06:00 – 07:00 Recommended morning meditation, offline
08:30 – 10:30 Dhamma talk, guided meditation (Ajahn Brahm)
10:30 – 12:30 Cooking and lunchtime for those on 8 precepts offline
12:30 – 14:30 Rest and personal practice offline
14:30 – 15:15 Closing Dhamma Talk (Ajahn Brahm)
15:30 – 17:00 Small group meetings, Q&A (both) and final blessing (Ven Canda)

*Full time attendance – including the personal practice period – is advisable for this retreat, so you can experience the full potential of the practice and participate in creating a conducive community space. Due to the time zone, it will therefore work best for people in the UK and Europe (or the east coast of the US if you are willing to adopt forest monastery time and rise early!) If most of the online schedule will not work for you, we kindly ask that you leave the space for someone else and instead watch the recordings once we upload them to our YouTube channel.

Please check the retreat schedule against your time zone here.

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