“The One Who Knows” A 7-Day Reflective Meditation Retreat led by Ven. Ajaan Jivako

In a fast-paced world, we are constantly trying to build our lives outward—managing responsibilities, pursuing goals, and navigating an endless stream of information. Yet without a solid internal footing, even our best efforts can leave us feeling overwhelmed, restless, or disconnected.

True stability does not come from controlling the world around us, but from establishing a clear, grounded foundation within. Returning to the root of our own minds allows us to move through life with greater ease, resilience, and clarity.

● Distinguishing Content from Context: Recognizing the clear distinction between transient mental objects and the spacious, undisturbed Awareness in which they arise and dissolve.

● Cultivating Buddho “The One Who Knows”: Developing a non-reactive, compassionate relationship with the mind. Rather than attempting to suppress thoughts or force stillness, we practice resting as the calm observer of our experience.

● Sitting & Walking Meditation: Alternating sitting practice with mindful walking to cultivate a continuous thread of awareness through both stillness and movement.

● Noble Silence & Digital Fasting: Limiting speech individually and collectively allows the mind to settle and creates a supportive retreat container. Stepping away from devices and digital noise directly serves to deepen the retreat experience.

● Daily Guidance & Monastic Structure: Guided meditations, daily reflections, and Q&A sessions offer clear direction for practice. Morning and evening chanting, along with short readings, provide a taste of traditional Buddhist monastic structure.

About the teacher:
Ajahn Jīvako was ordained in 2006 at Wat Nong Pah Pong, a monastery in Northeast Thailand originally established by Luang Por Chah. He lived and trained in various monasteries within Thailand for six years, then moved on to live at multiple Western branch monasteries in Australia and North America. Ajahn has had the opportunity to live and practice with many teachers and has been influenced by the teachings of Luang Por Chah, Luang Por Sumedho and Ajahn Amaro. Currently he is living at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery outside of London, UK.

The retreat is open for both Beginner and Intermediate levels

This course will be conducted in English only.

Please note- “attendance in all sessions is mandatory.”
For queries, registration & accommodation, please email: [email protected]