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In the midst of the Secret Valley, among pine trees and rocks, is the stupa. It is the place where Private Ordination happens, where footsteps go in but none come out. It is a symbol of spiritual death and the first step towards spiritual rebirth and the Public Ordination, when you join the Order. These timeless and mythic rituals are a radical Going Forth from an old life into a life dedicated and committed to Going for Refuge to the Three Jewels.
Details and Timings
The retreat starts with dinner on the first day at 6:30pm and finishes on the final day at 2:30pm
This retreat follows on from the Ten Pillars, consider making the most of your time at Padmaloka by booking onto both.
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If you are struggling financially and need help to come on retreat please contact our Guest Master info@padmaloka.org.uk or 01508 538 112
Coming on a retreat at Padmaloka is a step into another way of being, where we temporarily take up a way of life that is more supportive of Buddhist Practice. We go forth from our ordinary circumstances, our comforts and distractions so that we can discern and move towards our ideals and help others to do so as well.When booking a retreat at Padmaloka it is important to get a sense of how you will be living here - what our customs, etiquettes and requirements for being on retreat are.
