
Nagasiddhi
Nagasiddhi currently works as a hospice chaplain. He regularly leads and supports retreats at Rivendell and is also an artist. He is known for the sense of humour and creativity he brings to his Dharma teaching. In particular, he helps others make connections between the Dharma and their own lives by using stories and images. His own artwork can be viewed at nagasiddhi.com.
Upcoming Programs by Nagasiddhi

This Very Body
Also With Paramananda
March 6 - 13, 2026
“This very body, the dharma body. The dharma body, the whole of the world”, Dogen.
On this retreat, we will foster an intimate and loving relationship with our own moment to moment experience of ourselves, paying particular attention to noticing that our bodies are naturally extended into the world and can provide us with a direct experience of non-separation from this world.
TRIRATNA INTENSIVE RETREAT for regular meditators with 2 years+ experience of retreats, centres or groups.

Under the Rose Apple Tree
Also With Mandarava and Satyamati
May 15 - 22, 2026
Before the Buddha’s awakening, he experienced a profound insight that led him to turn away from the unprofitable, wilful and harsh path that he had previously followed. He recollected a childhood memory of sitting beneath a Rose Apple tree where he experienced a deep contentment and spontaneous joy.
We will explore this crucial episode in the Buddha’s journey together through experiencing being fully present and deeply connected to ourselves, others and the world around us through a vibrant contentment and the gift of the imagination. TRIRATNA RETREAT For regular meditators who attend retreats, a centre or group in Triratna community.

Path of Purification
Also With Atula, Nagamudra and Mandarava
September 3 - 11, 2026
Atula and the team will guide, with skill and kindness, us into an aware relationship with both ourselves and one another. Group work with honesty and sensitivity to explore our patterns of communicating and relating. A ritual context of meditation, devotional Vajrasattva practice and periods of silence. A profound retreat that has been known to help manifest lasting changes. TRIRATNA INTENSIVE for regular meditators with 2 years+ experience of retreats, centres or groups.