The Samatha Centre
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The Samatha Centre |
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Buddhist (Theravada Tradition)
The Samatha Centre is a large farmhouse set in 88 acres of land, with a rebuilt barn containing shrine rooms and a library. The setting is lovely, with views in all directions of green pastures and rising hills. There are streams and woods with secluded places where huts have been built for those who want to meditate in solitude. The courses teach a traditional Thai form of meditation on the breath as the central practice, but other techniques such as walking meditation and metta (friendliness) practice are taught as appropriate. There are regular courses for the more experienced and some for beginners. Open: During organised weekends and weeks. Receives men, women and young people. Rooms: 8 single rooms in the farmhouse plus up to 4 in huts. No alcohol. Facilities: Library, guest telephone. Wheelchair access to the farmhouse, main shrine hall and library, but only limited access to the land - it's hilly. Spiritual Help: Group and individual instruction on Samatha meditation. Guests Admitted to: Unrestricted access everywhere. Meals: Everyone eats together. Traditional whole food. Provision for vegetarians, and special diets within reason. Situation: Mid-Wales not far from the English border. The nearest town is Knighton. Maximum Stay: Length of course undertaken, usually a weekend or week.
Special Activities There are several weekend introductory courses every year for newcomers to meditation or to the Samatha form of practice. There are occasionally weekends for beginners which introduce mindfulness practice in the context of practical work as well as the meditation, and some years weeks for beginners are held. Bookings: Write, telephone or email Rachael Hall for further information and a booking form: 47 Cavendish Avenue, Cambridge CB1 7UR, tel. 01223 740407 Charges: £30 per weekend for non-members (£45 for long weekends). Concessions £20 (or £30). Access: Train to Llangynllo station, which is less than a mile away, or car. Further details included in information about courses.
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