Starting 9.30am Easter Friday 19 April to 11.30amTuesday 23 April
This is a silent residential/non residential meditation retreat that will be a combination of teachings and practice on Shamatha Meditation. It is preferable that people who wish to attend have some meditation or retreat experience but not essential. The retreat will focus on the basic principles of training the mind in Shamatha meditation to create a relaxed, peaceful and contemplative countenance. The evening sessions will focus on the heart practices of the Four Immeasureables, Loving Kindness, Compassion, Joy and Equinimity. The retreat will commence at 9.30am Good Friday 19 April and finish on Tuesday 23 April at 11.30am, the costs will include all meals and accommodation. All meals will be vegetarian. Please bring a yoga mat if you have one as some of the sessions will be lying down.
Please be aware that a commitment to attend all sessions is expected of participants.
The retreat is suitable for anyone who wants to gain greater clarity of mind, increase their mindfulness and reduce the level of stress and tension in the mind and body. Whilst the teachings are derived from the Buddhist philosophy a commitment to Buddhism is not required.
The retreat will be facilitated by Venerable Rinchen who is the resident nun at the centre, she has been running meditation courses and retreats for over 14 years. Rinchen completed the 2 month silent Shamatha Retreat in Phuket in 2011 with Dr B Allan Wallace and several other shorter retreats under his guidance, Alan's book the Attention Revolution is recommended reading.
Bookings are essential, please email the centre to register on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it before paying for the retreat. A registration form will be sent to you and you will need to fill it out and email back before the bookings will be accepted.
Residential Costs: Includes all meals and shared accommodation for the 5 days: $420 - non members and $380 - members/concession
Non residential Costs: includes all meals and refreshments, $320 non members and $280 - members/concession
For residential participants: you will need to bring, linen, pillow, towel and all toiletries, rooms are airconditioned.
Bookings and payment to be made by 14 April.
Booking and payment via our Trybooking system: https://www.trybooking.com/BACCU
A cancellation fee will be applied if you decide not to attend, cancellation must be made at least 5 days prior to the event to avoid this fee.
