LGBTQIA+ Community

Our LGBTQIA+ events are an opportunity for people to come together for meditation, practice and community. Led by and for LGBTQIA+ people.

We offer in-person events, every few months, including community retreat days at the centre, and a residential once a year at our retreat centre in Suffolk.

Upcoming events

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Sun
8 Feb
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10:00 am
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4:00 pm
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Sun
8 Feb
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Sun
8 Feb

LGBTQIA+ Sangha Day Retreat

A day led by and for people identifying as LGBTQIA+, with meditation, talks, discussion groups and ritual, focusing on inclusivity and deepening friendships. Bring vegan lunch to share.
Free (suggested donation £40).
In person, just turn up.
More info
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Sun
12 Apr
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11:00 am
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5:00 pm
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Sun
12 Apr
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Sun
12 Apr

LGBTQIA+ Sangha Day Retreat

Led by Shraddhasiddhi and Vijayacitta

A day led by and for people identifying as LGBTQIA+, with meditation, talks, discussion groups and ritual, focusing on inclusivity and deepening friendships. Bring vegan lunch to share.
Free (suggested donation £25).
In person, just turn up.
More info
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Fri
5 Jun
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8:00 pm
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4:00 pm
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Fri
5 Jun
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Sun
7 Jun

LGBTQIA+ Weekend

This is a weekend retreat led by and for people identifying as LGBTQIA+. In beautiful surroundings, we’ll explore the Buddhist vision through meditation, talks, discussion groups, and ritual with a focus on inclusivity and building friendships.
£255 full | £205 low income | £175 18-25s/camping
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Fri 12 Sep - Mon 15 Sep 2025

Gender Diverse Sangha Retreat

Beyond the binary

This retreat is led by a team of gender diverse people for gender diverse people who who want to explore Buddhism with like minded people. Have you ever felt that you don't fit into the single-sex structures of Triratna? The retreat is for order members, mitras and those thinking of asking to become a mitra. We welcome all gender-diverse people including trans, non-binary, intersex, gender fluid, gender non-conforming and gender-questioning people to this event.
Adhisthana retreat centre
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