Sanskrit Week at Waterperry 2026
Led by Warwick Jessup
In-person at Waterperry House, Oxfordshire, OX33 1JZ
4pm Saturday 25th July to 9am on Sunday 2nd August 2026 (UK times)
Details of how to register can be found further down this page
Open to all meditating students in the School of Philosophy worldwide who have attended a minimum of two-day School residential.
The main theme of the Sanskrit Waterperry Week will be a short but fundamental passage from the Upaniṣads, presented in the original language. Study will be in small groups. Full study notes will be provided.
Come and join like-minded students from around the world for a residential week at Waterperry House in the Oxfordshire countryside - a beautiful setting with award-winning gardens, unique sculptures, paintings and fresco murals of the Advaita teaching.
What to expect
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Guided study
Whether you are completely new to the Sanskrit language or more advanced, plenty of assistance will be given to guide you through the full and detailed study notes on the text.
Varied approaches, such as chanting, reading, writing and exploring the grammatical rules will lead to a deepening sense of wonder and understanding of the richness and depth of the text. The focus will be towards quiet study, reflection and group discussion.
We ask you to bring your own writing implements, and additionally for UK students a Sanskrit-English dictionary and a calligraphy board if possible.
Work & Leisure
The house is cared for by the School in the spirit of 'Service with Love’, and for short periods during the day, all participants will be asked to share in its care by helping with the preparation of some meals or house cleaning. There will also be free time to rest or explore the gardens or optionally to join a variety of sessions such as Āyurveda, readings of His Holiness, chanting etc.
Meals
Delicious vegetarian food will be freshly cooked by a chef. Please let us know if you have any special dietary requirements.
Sleep
Accommodation is mostly in shared bedrooms/bathrooms on the Waterperry Estate. In the event of Waterperry House being full, twin bed accommodation may be provided in the nearby Ramada Welcome Hotel (10 minutes away by car with shared lifts).
We ask for UK students to bring their own bedding (a bottom sheet, duvet cover, pillowcases and towels) to save work in the laundry. If this is not possible, there will be a charge of £22 for these items.
These items are provided free for overseas students.
In the evening smart/casual wear is usual to give a sense of occasion.
Please let us know if you have any special requirements and we will endeavour to accommodate them.
Location
How to get to and from Waterperry
Please aim to arrive at Waterperry House by 4pm on Saturday 25 July.
If you have any questions or need more detailed guidance please contact sanskritweekWP@fses.org
Who may apply
All meditating students in the School of Philosophy worldwide who have attended a minimum of a two-day School residential are invited to apply.
Cost (all-inclusive of residential 8-night stay)
Standard £580 / Students from overseas £420 / Full-Time Students £200
Note: Finance should not prevent any students from attending the residential week. If you are in need of assistance, please outline your circumstances to odilew@fses.org for consideration by the Sanskrit Faculty.
How to apply in 3 steps
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1) Please read the Terms and Conditions for the Sanskrit Residential Week including Cancellations and Refunds.
2) Then open this link to enrol and pay in full.
3) Finally please complete and return the Personal Details form which will be sent to you in a separate email (Please check your spam/junk box)
Important
We will confirm your place on the week once we have received and reviewed your completed Personal Details form.
If you have any further questions or need more detailed guidance please contact by email sanskritweekWP@fses.org
