Paramananda
Paramananda is an inspirational and much loved Buddhist teacher who has written a number of books on Buddhism and the craft of meditation, including ‘A Deeper Beauty’, and mostly recently ‘The Myth of Meditation: Restoring Imaginal Ground through Embodied Buddhist Practice’.
He worked for a number of years as a psychiatric social worker and did voluntary work in the community for the Samaritans, in drug detox, and in a hospice. His time is now dedicated to teaching.
Events with Paramananda
Total Immersion 2027May 31 - June 12, 2027
The waitlist is open for this event and already has 12 people as of October 2026. If you’d still like to find yourself in a field on a deep retreat with Dayajoti and Muditajina, there are still places on the Body of Bliss retreat, a deep dive into meditative states of happiness, pleasure, contentment, peace, and stillness. More accessible than we may think, these states can be restorative, healing and a catalyst for insight. Led by: Paramananda, Vivkea and support team Location: Bowerwood, Nr. Broadhembury, E. Devon Deposit amount: £130 Experience level: Experienced meditators – at least three years Age group: Adults Total suggested cost (excluding deposit): standard:£550, supported:£360, donation tier (helping others to come on retreat):£920 Vehicle Pass: Car:£15, Live-in- 6m and under: £30, Live-in- over 6m: £30 See our FAQ for an explanation of the deposit/dana/donation tier system. Please read this if you think you will not be able to afford the retreat, or if you are not sure about the deposit/dana/donation tier system in any way. We have suggested donation amounts to guide; these are structured to relate to what it costs us to run a retreat. However, you are free to give as little or as much as befits your circumstances.…