Making Retreat Possible for Everyone
The next opportunity to apply for the Marpa House Retreat Fund Scheme opens on 1st September 2026.
During this year of reflection following the passing of Kyabje Chime Rinpoche, we are once again opening applications for the Marpa House Retreat Fund Scheme, which will cover the retreat fees of those experiencing financial hardship or on very low incomes.
Retreat at Marpa House is a wonderful experience – an opportunity to settle the mind and deepen your spiritual practice. However, we recognise that it is not easy for everyone to finance a retreat and we are very keen that money should not be an obstacle.
Funds from the scheme can be used to pay for either full or semi-retreat days, and people are very welcome to pay for part of their retreat using funds from the scheme and part from their own funds. All information provided in applications will be treated confidentially. Each successful applicant will have up to 7 retreat days paid for by the scheme. All applications will be processed on a strictly first-come, first-served basis, but the Marpa House trustees reserve the right to grant fewer retreat days than those applied for.
We also warmly welcome donations from anyone who wishes to help others access retreat. Your contribution helps ensure that Marpa House remains a place of practice and spiritual growth that is open to all. To donate or to find out more, please contact trustees@marpahouse.org.uk
We look forward to receiving your applications from 1st September until 30th September.
Applications received will be valid from 10:00 am on 1st September to 10:00 am on 30th September 2026. No applications submitted before 10:00 am on 1st September will be considered. Late applications may be considered at the trustee’s complete discretion.
We hope to see you at Marpa House soon!
ELIGIBILITY OVERVIEW
To be eligible for the scheme, you must be able to demonstrate that you satisfy one of the following criteria:
- You are in financial circumstances, meaning it would be unreasonable to pay to do a retreat at Marpa House
- You are a full-time student
- You receive means-tested benefits
- You are volunteering as long-term staff at Marpa House.
“Retreat is an opportunity to come to a deeper understanding of the nature of the mind.”
by Kyabje Chime Rinpoche
ADDRESS
Marpa House,
Rectory Lane, Ashdon,
Saffron Walden, Essex
CB10 2HN
United Kingdom
CONTACT
T: +44 (0) 1799 584 415
E: mail@marpahouse.org.uk
“One sky, one mind”
Kyabje Chime Rinpoche
Marpa House is conducted by The Dharma Trust, a company limited by guarantee (no. 04332473) and registered with the Charity Commission (no. 1090628).
Photographs © The Dharma Trust or Kyabje Chime Rinpoche unless stated 2026. All rights reserved. Not to be reproduced without permission.
