On this page we have a brief explanation of our next retreats and links to get more information.
For the long retreats we have more information on the site, for the shorter (day or weekend) events please register your interest for more information via email.
Interconnectedness Weekend, Brighton, UK
22 - 23 June, 2013
This weekend is an opportunity to combine a day of outdoor activity with a day of silent spiritual reflection.
Bringing positive action and spiritual practice together gives us an chance to express our care and love for our planet, while also offering an opportunity to meet and connect with like minded people.
This non-residential weekend retreat opens with a day of silent meditation practice, the second day is a time of meditation in action; working while practicing. It is possible to join both days of the weekend, or just one day of your choice.
The silent day will include mindfulness practices and deep ecology exercises to deepen our connection to all things including our inner life. While the working day's activities will be framed by periods of meditation and contemplation cultivating greater awareness in a daily life setting.
On the working day we will be joining the Brighton Permaculture Trust and supporting them in whatever work needs doing.
Venue: The Earthship, Stamner Park Brighton, BN1 9PZ (to be confirmed)
Times: 9:30 to 17:00
Please bring vegetarian lunch to share.
The retreat will be facilitated by Zohar Lavie.
This is event is jointly offered with Bodhi Tree Brighton.
If you are interested to receive more information about either day please register your interest for this Weekend retreat.
Earth Care Retreat, Devon, UK
26 August - 2 September, 2013
A time to develop our connection to ourselves and to the earth.
An opportunity to spend time in simplicity; working the earth and being with nature.
Opening to the profound experience of giving and receiving by nurturing young trees.
We envision this one week retreat as a time to help tender new roots grow, both symbolically and physically. As well as a time to explore living in community with like minded people, living lightly on the earth and receiving a new deeper relationship with nature.
We will work with the Sharpham Trust, a local Devon charity, combining work in their tree nursery with time for meditation and reflection.
We will be working, living and practicing together, while camping on the grounds of the Sharpham Estate.
The retreat will be facilitated by Zohar Lavie and Nathan Glyde.
If you are interested read more information and register your interest for this retreat
Interconnectedness Weekend, Sheffield, UK
21 - 22 September, 2013
An opportunity to combine a day of outdoor activity with a day of silent spiritual reflection.
Bringing positive action and spiritual practice together as a time to express our care and love for our planet. The weekend also offers an opportunity to meet and connect with like minded people.
This non-residential weekend retreat opens with a day of meditation in action; working while practicing, the second day is a day of silent meditation practice. It is possible to join both days of the weekend, or just one day of your choice.
The working day's activities will be framed by periods of meditation and contemplation cultivating greater awareness in a daily life setting. While the silent day will include mindfulness practices and deep ecology exercises to deepen our connection to all things, including our inner life.
On the working day we will be joining an organisation in Sheffield and supporting them in whatever work needs doing.
Please bring vegetarian lunch to share.
The retreat will be facilitated by Zohar Lavie.
This is event is jointly offered with Sheffield Insight.
If you are interested to receive more information about either day please register your interest for this Weekend retreat.
Being Peace Weekend Retreats, Israel and Palestine
4 - 5 October & 1 - 2 November, 2013
“Be the change you want to see” - Mahatma Gandhi
This retreat is an opportunity to reach out beyond the walls that separate Israelis from Palestinians; both walls built by human hands and those built within us.
By not allowing ourselves to be limited by the constructed roles we play, we can directly express our basic human goodness.
This is a chance to experience the situation more directly; beyond stereotypes, media images and fearful projections.
The aim of this retreat is to cross the real and imagined border between these countries; so close and yet often so far apart.
To create a supportive environment for opening to the situation, we will be spending time in a Palestinian village meeting and working with Palestinian villagers, whose lives are impacted by the Israeli army and settlers.
Our wish is to bring support and understanding to all those living in this conflict, and to make the meeting of Jews and Arabs, Israeli and Palestinian, a reality.
We hope to bring more understanding, more compassion and more peace, both to the moments of the retreat and to the situation as a whole.
These are two short versions of the Being Peace retreat listed below. These weekend retreats are primarily aimed at people who are already living or spending time in the region.
The retreat will be facilitated by Zohar Lavie and Nathan Glyde.
If you are interested in exploring what it is to "Be Peace" register your interest for this retreat to receive more information.
Being Peace Retreat, Israel and Palestine
13 - 27 October, 2013
“Be the change you want to see” - Mahatma Gandhi
An opportunity to open your heart to the complex situation in Israel and Palestine.
To connect directly with the people and their pain beyond media reportage, views and opinions.
To develop our ability to be with difficulty, conflict, and blame.
To stay steady with strong emotions and expand our capacity for peacefulness, kindness and care.
To meet and be inspired by those who choose peace when all around them pushes towards conflict.
We will be spending time both in Palestine and in Israel, meeting Palestinians and Israelis whose lives are directly affected by the conflict. 
We will harvest olives with Palestinian villagers who have difficulties accessing their olive groves due to the Israeli army and settlers.
The aim of this retreat is to bring love, compassion, and an openness of heart and mind to a place of pain, suffering and confusion.
We will be working with both Palestinians and Jews dedicated to a nonviolent transformation of their lives. Our wish is to bring support and understanding to all those living this conflict and its effects. There will be silent days of meditation and reflection, and group explorations into being with our experience.
If you are touched by this project but cannot join us, you could also help by sponsoring someone else to go. If you would like to use Paypal please donate here.
With Paypal you can pay securely with credit cards or freely create your own Paypal account.
If you would like to use another method please contact us.
If you would like to join the retreat but require financial assistance please contact us.
The retreat will be facilitated by Zohar Lavie and Nathan Glyde.
If you are interested read more information and register your interest for this retreat.
Anandwan retreat, India
2 December, 2013 - 2 January, 2014
Somnath Silent Meditation Retreat, 2 - 9 December, 2013
Anandwan Work Retreat, 11 December, 2013 - 2 January, 2014
"We can do no great things, only small things with great love" - Mother Teresa
An opportunity to open to joy and sorrow, and see where and how they meet.
To share care and love in different ways; experiencing how much we receive when we express that part of ourselves.
To inquire into "What helps?" - what is helpful and what comes through us to be of service.
To explore our relationship with being and doing.
Anandwan is a vibrant and inspiring community, comprising cured leprosy patients and people with any "disability" that has led them to be cast out from their families and societies.
The work retreat offers time for living and working in the community alongside the residents, developing friendships and learning new skills. There will also be time for daily meditations, group explorations and a silent meditation day once a week.
The work retreat will be preceded by a silent meditation retreat in Anandwan's agricultural lands. We feel this adds to the experience of being in Anandwan, but it is not compulsory.
The silent retreat offers time to explore our inner nature, and see what we discover within. Days will include guidance in mediation techniques and practices, talks and time for personal interviews with facilitators. As well as group meditations in the hall, there will be time for walking meditation outside.
If you wish to only attend the silent meditation retreat select the appropriate retreat on the registration form.
When we first came upon Anandwan we saw it as a rare jewel, an embodiment of compassion; a vision of the future. We want to offer the opportunity for others to experience the wonder, the empowerment, and the beauty of this precious place.
Both retreats will be led by Zohar Lavie and Nathan Glyde.
If you are interested read more information and register for the Anandwan retreat.
Silent Meditation retreats led by SanghaSeva facilitators
Read more about SanghaSeva's facilitators.
Living with pain and illness
30 May - 4 June, 2013, Devon, UK
With Zohar Lavie, Jean Wilkins & Caroline Jones
A silent retreat for people with terminal or chronic illness and their carers or family.
For more information visit GaiaHouse.co.uk
Caring & Presence weekend
15 & 16 June 2013, Brighton, UK
With Zohar Lavie & Emma Gray
Non-residential weekend exploring how we embody our caring roles.
For more information BodhiTreeBrighton.org.uk
Dharma Yatra
24 July - 3 August 2013, Dordogne, France
With Zohar Lavie, Christopher Titmuss, Denis Roberect, Kevin Dancelme and Nanda Hunneman
Walking in simplicity and nature through the French Mountains, supported by silence and mediation through the days.
For more information DharmaYatra.org
A Voyage of Discovery
2 - 6 August, 2013, Devon, UK
With Kirsten Kratz & Yanai Postelnik
For more information GaiaHouse.co.uk
Resting into Nature Meditation Retreat
5 - 9 August 2013, Aude, France
With Zohar Lavie
Silent meditation retreat. Focussing on being authentic with our experience, relaxing into an intimate relationship with the depth of our being, and nourishing a genuine kind-heartedness towards ourselves, and all of life.
For more information Ekuthuleni-Retreat.BlogSpot.com
Buddha-Dharma-Sangha-Camp
17 - 25 August, 2013, Devon, UK
With Kirsten Kratz, Yanai Postelnik, Brad Richecoeur & CatherineMcGee
For more information Qigong-SouthWest.co.uk
One day meditation retreats
24 & 25 August 2013, Brussels, Belgium
With Zohar Lavie
Two "one-day" non-residential mediation retreats in the heart of the city. Come to one or both.
For more information contact us
Meditation Day – Gladdening the Mind, Freeing the Heart
11 September 2013
With Kirsten Kratz
For more information GaiaHouse.co.uk
Living the Path: Meditation, Integration and Loving the World
11 - 20 October 2013
With Kirsten Kratz and Caroline Jones
For more information GaiaHouse.co.uk
Cultivating Community – Meditation Sitting Groups and Sangha Facilitators weekend
13 - 15 December 2013
With Kirsten Kratz and Jenny Wilks
For more information GaiaHouse.co.uk
New Year's Retreat 2013/14
27 December 2013 - 2 January 2014
With Kirsten Kratz, Caroline Jones and Jenny Wilks
For more information GaiaHouse.co.uk
For information about retreats organised by our sister organisations visit
www.SanghaCalendar.org