# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Developing Jhāna Consciousness - A 10 Day Buddhist Meditation Retreat
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun, 06 Sep, 2026 at 12:30 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Learn a traditional Buddhist breathing meditation practice developing deepening states of balanced mindfulness  and concentration.About this EventAn opportunity to learn this traditional form of Ānapānasati - Breathing-Mindfulness - meditation from the ancient Yogavācara tradition enabling Jhāna to become embodied.This course is suitable for newcomers as well as people with meditation experience wishing to learn Samatha meditation developing Jhāna consciousness.Samatha breathing mindfulness meditation (ānapānasati)made its way to England in 1962, thanks to Nai Boonman, a Thai meditation teacher. You can find more about this in Wendy Biddlecombe's Fall ’22 edition of Tricycle Magazine, titled ‘The Jhāna Underground’.This retreat provides a well structured introduction to this Samatha breathing mindfulness technique. You’ll be learning from two highly experienced meditation teachers. While silence will be the norm, there will be time for sharing experences and discussion.Daily group meetings will be held, where you’ll gradually learn and practice different stages of the meditation. There will also be time for individual practice, including both sitting and walking meditation.Daily one-to-one consultations with one of the two experienced teachers - both of whom have over 40 years of meditation experience - are a unique feature of the course.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/llangunllo-near-knighton/developing-jhāna-consciousness-a-10-day-buddhist-meditation-retreat/100001993545269566
- **Event Categories**: fitness, health-wellness, Workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Age Limit: 18+
  - Duration: 18 hours 30 minutes
  - Location: Llangunllo
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Llangunllo (Near Knighton)
- **state**: WA
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Llangunllo
- **lat**: 52.334927
- **long**: -3.1601328
- **full address**: Llangunllo, The Samatha Centre, Llangunllo (Near Knighton), United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Developing Jhana Consciousness - A 10 Day Buddhist Meditation Retreat being held?
  - **A:** Developing Jhana Consciousness - A 10 Day Buddhist Meditation Retreat takes place on Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sun, 06 Sep, 2026 at 12:30 pm at Llangunllo, The Samatha Centre, Llangunllo (Near Knighton), United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Is there an age restriction for Developing Jhana Consciousness - A 10 Day Buddhist Meditation Retreat?
  - **A:** Developing Jhana Consciousness - A 10 Day Buddhist Meditation Retreat is strictly for guests aged 18 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 18 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Developing Jhana Consciousness - A 10 Day Buddhist Meditation Retreat?
  - **A:** Developing Jhana Consciousness - A 10 Day Buddhist Meditation Retreat is organized by The Samatha Trust.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Developing Jhana Consciousness - A 10 Day Buddhist Meditation Retreat is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Llangunllo (Near Knighton), this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Developing Jhana Consciousness - A 10 Day Buddhist Meditation Retreat sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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