Keeping Hold of The Golden Thread: An Exploration of Buddhism and the Imagination
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What is the link between Buddhism and the Imagination? How does the imagination help us to see the Dharma? The Buddha knew how to speak the language of poetry and images to describe the spiritual life, for instance, describing human kind in terms of a bed of lotuses at different stages of unfoldment. How can we relate to the imagination even if we think we don’t have one? How can we keep hold of the golden thread in our busy lives?
These are some of the questions we will be unravelling in this year’s Winter weekend retreat at Vajrasana. The Buddha Amitabha will help us dive under the surface of our mundane views to glimpse a richer, more beautiful experience of the world than we usually see with our everyday eyes. We might find something out of the ordinary is right under our noses.
In a weekend to unwind and refresh with friends in the beautiful and relaxing Suffolk countryside at Vajrasana, we will take a new step on our journey of life as its pattern unfolds.
The retreat is for regulars and those who are practising our two meditations at Norwich Buddhist Centre. All meals will be vegan.
If you are unsure whether this retreat is suitable for you, please do contact us info@norwichbuddhistcentre.com where we can advise you further.ㅤ
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Price: £197 High Waged / £165 Low waged / £137 Concession
£197 High waged: please choose this amount if you have the financial security and capacity to do so. This amount allows us to offer the concessionary rate for friends who have a limited income.
£165 Low waged: please choose this amount if you have the financial capacity to do so. This amount allows us to cover costs and ensures a small profit for Norwich Buddhist Centre.
£137 Concessions: please choose this amount if you have limited financial capacity or are currently experiencing financial hardship.
NB: We have to pay more for Vajrasana for each person per night so our cost has needed to increase. Please consider this as a fundraiser for Norwich Buddhist Centre.
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Address: Vajrasana Retreat Centre, Potash Farm Walsham le Willows, Suffolk, IP31 3AR.
Level Of Experience Needed: Regulars
Led By: Saroja, Satyadaka, Sinhadakini & Gemma
Date/Time: November 14, 2025 - November 16, 2025 - 6:00pm - 4:00pm
Price: £197 / £165 / £137
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