Vajraloka Retreat Centre, Wales' photostream

Vajraloka was started by some members of the Western Buddhist Order in 1979. The old Welsh stone farm buildings, known as ‘Ty’n-y-ddol’ or ‘the house in the meadow’, which became Vajraloka were then in a semi-derelict state, and the team and helpers gradually converted them all into the comfortable rooms and well-appointed facilities for the retreat centre that you see today. They also landscaped the very beautiful gardens in which the buildings are set.

Vajraloka began as a meditation community where guests could simply come and get on with their own meditation practice. It soon became clear that people coming on retreat here had a need for teaching and input on their practice. In response, a teaching team evolved and retreats on particular meditation themes were introduced.

The heart of Vajraloka is our Shrine Room which has an excellent atmosphere built up from all the years of meditation practice that have taken place in it. The accommodation is simple, warm and comfortable; both single and shared rooms are available for guests. Vajraloka is well known for its tasty and nutritious food all prepared by our resident chef, and for its friendly and welcoming community

Our retreat programme always provides ample opportunities to explore the lovely countryside around the retreat centre. We are perched on the side of a beautiful valley overlooking the river Alwen and, with woodland just above us, you will find many varied and excellent walks. From the local hilltops, many of the surrounding mountains of North Wales can be seen – the rolling Berwyn hills to the east, the impressive peaks of Aran Fawddwy and Cadair Idris to the south and the wonderful high mountains of Snowdonia to the west.

Photo's here are taken both by members of the community and from people who have stayed with us on our events. Everyso often we will add new ones to reflect different aspects of the life and practice here.

For more information on us, including the events we hold please visit our website.