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PARTICIPATE

One Day Retreats at Aruna Ratanagiri are held at Kusala House, our guest facilities, located adjacent to the main monastery buildings, and are open to both men and women.

Meditation instruction is provided by the senior monk or nun leading the retreat, with periods of sitting and walking meditation typically scheduled for the morning and afternoon.

There is no need to book to participate in the One Day Retreats in English unless you wish to stay overnight, in which case contact us by email at - guestmaster@ratanagiri.org.uk

It is necessary to book if you wish to participate in the Thai language retreats. N.B. these retreats generally begin at 9.30 am.

Note, it is important that you arrive in good time for the start and intend to stay until the end.

One Day Retreats generally start at 9:30am and last until approximately 4pm (though these times might vary) and take place in Kusala House. The midday meal will also be in Kusala House, so as not to put pressure on the main monastery kitchen. Please bring some food to share. Hot drinks will be available. The teacher will let you know the degree of silence for the day and when talking is suitable. It is recommended to bring outdoor clothes for periods of walking meditation.

We ask that you read the information regarding the Eight Precepts and the standard of behaviour required of guests staying at the monastery: Visiting and Staying.

Note, we do not currently offer facilities for purely personal retreats. If you are looking for a less structured stay in the monastery we accept guests, outside of Formal Monastic Retreat times, where there is generally plenty of time for private practice. See Visiting and Staying.

2026: ONE DAY RETREATS (English)
No booking required

18th April - by Ajahn Nyanarato (Dhamma Hall)
23rdMay - by Tan Mahesako (Kusala House)
27thJune - by Ajahn Khemaka (Kusala House)
18thJuly - by Ian Plagaro-Neill (Kusala House)
22nd August - by Virginia Kennedy (Kusala House)
12 September - by Ajahn Punnyo (Kusala House)

2026: ONE DAY RETREATS (Thai language)
Booking required

August 9th - by Phra Ajahn Maha (Kusala House)

September 27th - by Phra Ajahn Maha (Dhamma Hall)