) External view of the abbey in 2019. | |
)  Location within Northumberland | |
| Monastery information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey |
| Other names | Throssel Hole Abbey |
| Order | Order of Buddhist Contemplatives |
| Established | 1972 |
| People | |
| Founder(s) | Rev. Master Houn Jiyu-Kennett |
| Site | |
| Location | Northumberland, UK |
| Coordinates | 54°50′33″N 2°19′02″W / 54.84253°N 2.31736°W |
| Grid reference | NY7971749792 |
| Public access | yes, with appointment |
| Website | throssel.org.uk |
Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey is a Buddhist monastery and retreat centre located in Northumberland, in northern England. The monastic order is equally for men and women. It follows the Serene Reflection Meditation Tradition, similar to the Sōtō Zen sect in Japan. It is part of the Order of Buddhist Contemplatives. Throssel Hole was established in 1972. It offers retreats, festivals and other events for anyone who wishes to learn about or deepen their practice of meditation.
It has been reviewed by the national press.[1] and elsewhere.[2] In 2005 it featured in a BBC article on The History of Buddhism in Britain.[3]
People who have been there share their experiences.[4][5][6][7][8]
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Kanzeon, Throssel Hole Abbey
References
- ^ Hansson, Mia. "Left heartbroken by my ex, I moved to a monastery". The Guardian. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
- ^ "Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey, North East England, United Kingdom". World Reviewer. Retrieved 2015-10-10.
- ^ "BBC - Religions - Buddhism: History of Buddhism in Britain". Retrieved 2015-10-10.
- ^ "Undeceivable - nature, zen and sliding: Zen is for Idiots - Part 3: Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey Retreat". undeceivable.typepad.com. Retrieved 2015-10-10.
- ^ "Throssel Hole". Buddhists in Britain. Retrieved 2015-10-10.
- ^ "Herbwormwood's Blog: Staying at Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey". herbwormwood.blogspot.co.uk. Retrieved 2015-10-10.
- ^ "Rookhope Primary School: Our visit to Throssel Hole Buddhist Monastery". www.rookhope.durham.sch.uk. Retrieved 2015-10-10.
- ^ "Thole Man: At Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey". tholeman.blogspot.co.uk. Retrieved 2015-10-10.
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