Nagarjuna Kadampa Meditation Centre

Retreats at Nagarjuna KMC

A retreat at Nagarjuna Kadampa Meditation Centre is a wonderful opportunity to slow down, relax, and gain a fresh perspective on your life.

Whether you are joining us for a midweek break, a silent retreat day, or a weekend retreat, our peaceful centre offers the ideal environment to rest the mind and reconnect with inner calm. With a range of retreat options available, you can choose what suits you best and create the conditions for greater clarity, positivity, and wellbeing.

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En-suite Accommodation

Guests stay in our newly developed Stables, offering modern single and double/twin en-suite rooms. Located in the former coach house within the grounds of Thornby Hall, these quiet rooms have been carefully renovated to preserve the building’s Victorian character. Three nourishing vegetarian meals are provided each day.

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A peaceful retreat environment

Each room includes free Wi-Fi, a breakfast basket, and tea-making facilities. The World Peace Café and bookshop are open daily, while those seeking quiet time can enjoy peaceful woodland walks or relax in the comfort of their room.

There are no televisions, and the premises are alcohol- and intoxicant-free.

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Amenities

• Free parking
• Private entrance
• Free Wi-Fi
• Laptop-friendly workspace
• Comfortable Hypnos beds
• Cotton bed linen and towels
• Black-out curtains
• All meals provided

Upcoming retreats

mini retreat (3)
Friday 17th - Sunday 19th July
Date: Friday 17th - Sunday 19th July Get away from the stresses and strains of daily life and enjoy t...
post summer
Mon 10th – Thurs 13th August
Journey into Bliss with Gen Kelsang Samten Date: Monday 10th - Thursday 13th August Description A retre...
mini retreat
Friday 21st - Sunday 23rd August
Date: Friday 21st - Sunday 23rd August Get away from the stresses and strains of daily life and e...
refuge
Tues 15th - Thurs 17th September
Description Refuge means turning to Buddha and his teachings as the source of our spiritual protection. There...
silent retreat (6)
Tuesday 15th September
Date:Tuesday 15th September Time: 10.30am – 3.30pm Cost: £30 in-person including a light lunch Three ses...
mini retreat
Friday 18th - Sunday 20th September
Date: Friday 18th - Sunday 20th September Get away from the stresses and strains of daily life an...
silent retreat (5)
Thurs 24th Sept - Sunday 27th Sept
Date: Thurs 24th Sept - Sunday 27th Sept Get away from the stresses and strains of daily life and e...
mini retreat (2)
Monday - Friday
Nagarjuna KMC, based in the sleepy village of Thornby in the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside,...
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Mon 19th - Thurs 22nd October
Post Fall Festival retreat with Gen Kelsang Chitta Date: Monday 19th - Thurs 22nd October 2026 Descri...
DS emp
Friday 26th - Sunday 28th March
Date: Friday 26th - Sunday 28th March Description An empowerment is a special blessing ceremony, c...
menorca
Monday 3rd - Friday 7th May
Date: Monday 3rd - Friday 7th May A relaxing Buddhist retreat on the beautiful island of Menorca. Eac...
post spring
Friday 4th - Sunday 6th June
Looking in the mirror of Dharma - Post-Spring Festival retreat With Gen Kelsang Thekchen Date: Friday...

Disabled Access

One room has full disabled access. Please let us know at the time of booking if you have any mobility needs or special requirements. Our main building and Meditation Hall are fully wheelchair accessible.

Getting here

From the A14, exit at Junction 1 and turn right towards Thornby. In the village, turn left at The Red Lion pub. The entrance to Thornby Hall is approximately 100 metres on the left.

There is a limited bus service to Thornby from Northampton. The nearest train stations are Long Buckby, Northampton, Rugby, and Market Harborough. A taxi from these stations to the Centre costs approximately £15–£20.

Please note, the cafe is now closed on Mondays :: Download a guided meditation video now: 

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