Perjantai 24 Lokakuu – Sunnuntai 26 Lokakuu
Life constantly pulls us in different directions – chasing praise, fame, pleasure, and gain, while trying to avoid blame, disgrace, pain, and loss. It can feel like we’re being tossed on a stormy sea, our confidence swaying with every wave, unsure of which way to steer.
The Buddha shows us how to rise above these eight ‘worldly winds’ and navigate the highs and lows of everyday life. With ancient wisdom as our compass, we can meet our own joys and difficulties with clarity, creativity, and courage, charting a steady course through life’s ever-changing waters.
Spend a weekend away on retreat alongside others keen to shelter from the storm. The programme will combine meditation, silence, discussion, friendship and ritual. The language of the retreat is English.
Ordained into the Triratna Buddhist Order in 2019, Ksantikara has been teaching Buddhism and meditation classes and retreats since 2017. From 2020–2024 he was Triratna’s Young Buddhist Convenor, supporting projects in 22 cities. He is now Chair of the North London Buddhist Centre.
This retreat is open to people aged 16-35.
You can book now by paying the deposit (40€) and the rest later. Please book by 13.10.2025.
Please contact us if you need to ask for a discount
Oletko jo maksanut ilmoittautumismaksun? Maksa loppuosa nyt.| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 6.30 | Wake up |
| 7.00 | Meditation |
| 8.00 | Meditation |
| 9.00 | Breakfast |
| 10.30 | Introduction, group discussion, meditation |
| 13.00 | Lunch, then free time for walks etc. |
| 16.00 | Introduction, group discussion, meditation |
| 18.00 | Supper |
| 20.00 | Puja etc. (ritual) |
Guideline program for all retreats; the schedule may vary slightly based on the theme of the retreat.
Retreats generally start on the evening of the first day at 6 PM and end on the last day at 3 PM.
We recommend that you have either attended the open evenings at the Triratna Buddhist Centre or participated in the center’s basic meditation course before coming to Abhayaloka for the first time.
Please bring bed linens/sleeping bag and a towel with you. In winter, it’s a good idea to prepare with warm clothing. During the retreat, there is often an opportunity to go for a nature walk, so it’s advisable to have weather-appropriate clothing/shoes.
The retreat center has facilities for approximately 25 people. Accommodation is in rooms with 2 to 6 beds. There is only one bedroom with 1 bed. Men and women are accommodated in separate rooms. We welcome people regardless of gender, and if your identity is outside the gender binary please contact us to discuss accommodation options.
All food at the retreat is vegan, which we prepare together. In addition, cheese will be available for those who want it. We provide gluten-free crispbread and rice cakes, but if you want fresh gluten-free bread, please bring it with you.
Arrival by public transport:
Several buses come from Helsinki, departing from the Kamppi bus station. There are no direct connections at the moment. The travel time is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours. The stop to get off at is Järventaustan th, the third stop after the center of Läyliäinen. Abhayaloka is about 3 km from there towards Hevosoja, on the right side of the road, in a large yellow wooden house. You can inform us of your arrival time, and we will try to pick you up from that junction.
Arrival by car:
The retreat center is 67 km from Helsinki, 136 km from Tampere, 175 km from Turku, and 29 km from Riihimäki. There are parking spaces available for those arriving by car.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed at Abhayloka (with the exception of guide dogs).
