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Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey
54°50′33″N 2°19′02″W / 54.84253°N 2.31736°W / 54.84253; -2.31736

Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey
External view of the abbey in 2019.
Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey is located in Northumberland
Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey
Location within Northumberland
Monastery information
Full nameThrossel Hole Buddhist Abbey
Other namesThrossel Hole Abbey
OrderOrder of Buddhist Contemplatives
Established1972
People
Founder(s)Rev. Master Houn Jiyu-Kennett
Site
LocationNorthumberland, UK
Coordinates54°50′33″N 2°19′02″W / 54.84253°N 2.31736°W / 54.84253; -2.31736
Grid referenceNY7971749792
Public accessyes, with appointment
Websitethrossel.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

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