Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey

54.84253°N 2.31736°W / 54.84253; -2.31736

Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey

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	54.84253°N 2.31736°W / 54.84253; -2.31736
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.

Kanzeon, Throssel Hole Abbey

References

External links

• Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey official website