2023 Schedule
Kuan Yin Meditation Centre Retreats and Days of Mindfulness are held through the year as per the schedule listed below.
This schedule is subject to change without notice and as such bookings are recommended.
Freedom of the Heart Insight Meditation Retreat
Freedom of the Heart
Insight Meditation Retreat
6th - 12th January 2023
Teachers: Radha Nicholson and Priscilla Maxwell
Venue: Sangsurya Retreat Centre - Byron Bay
Understanding the Buddha's teachings of liberation
The retreat will focus on direct experiential understanding and insights through mindfulness meditation practice in the four postures, sitting, walking, standing and reclining. There will be periods of instruction, dharma talks, inquiry and guided meditations as well as opportunities for interviews with the teachers.
Meditation in Action
Sunday 5th March – 9am to 1pm
Meditation in Action
Meditation followed by mindful work in the gardens and Dojo at Kuan Yin Meditation Centre, Lismore.
Contact kuanyinmeditation(at)gmail.com for more information.
Facing Uncertainty and Finding Peace
Facing Uncertainty and Finding Peace
Day of mindfulness with Emma Pittaway at Kuan Yin Meditation Centre, Lismore.
Saturday 11th March 9am-5pm
$10 + dana (donation for teacher)
Contact: emma.wilddharma(at)gmail.com
This silent day of meditation will support flexibility and independence in the practice with an emphasis on natural awareness. All meditation postures will be welcomed (sitting, standing, lying and movement). We will explore how to use Buddhist mindfulness meditation to develop a steady and open heart.
Weekend of Mindfulness with Patrick Kearney and Emma Pittaway
Mindfulness weekend with Patrick Kearney and Emma Pittaway
April 1st and 2nd 9am-5pm
Single day: $10 + dana (donation for teachers)
Both days: $15 + dana (donation for teachers)
Contact: emma.wilddharma(at)gmail.com
Patrick and Emma team up to offer this weekend of mindfulness. Patrick has over 30 years of teaching experience and teaches retreats throughout Australia and overseas. Emma is a regular teacher at Kuan Yin who emphasises flexibility and openness in the practice. Together they bring a keen interest in the early teachings of the Buddha and a passion for fostering independence in one’s practice.
Zazenkai with Rachel Whiting
Saturday 22nd April
Zazenkai with Rachel Whiting
Venue: Kuan Yin Meditation Centre, Lismore.
Contact kuanyinmeditation(at)gmail.com for more information.
6 week course - Steady mind, steady heart: traditional mindfulness meditation for today's world
6 week course
Steady mind, steady heart: traditional mindfulness meditation for today's world
Tues 16th May - Tues 20th June 6:30-9pm
$30 + dana (donation for teacher)
Contact: emma.wilddharma(at)gmail.com
The benefits of mindfulness are widely known, but mindfulness comes from ancient Buddhist teachings that offer much more than simple calming techniques: a wholistic system of ethics and mind training much needed in today’s world. Over 6 evenings this course explores the foundations of vipassana (insight) meditation, with a focus on practical meditation techniques, overcoming obstacles, & developing a steady mind and heart. Suitable for beginners and those wanting to deepen their connection to the Dharma
Meditation in Action
Saturday 8th July – 9am to 1pm
Meditation in Action
Meditation followed by mindful work in the gardens and Dojo at Kuan Yin Meditation Centre, Lismore.
Contact kuanyinmeditation(at)gmail.com for more information.
Zazenkai with Rachel Whiting
Saturday 15th July
Zazenkai with Rachel Whiting
Venue: Kuan Yin Meditation Centre, Lismore.
Contact kuanyinmeditation(at)gmail.com for more information.
Day of mindfulness with Emma Pittaway
Day of mindfulness with Emma Pittaway
Sunday 6th August 9am-5pm
$10 + dana (donation for teacher)
Contact: emma.wilddharma(at)gmail.com
This silent day of meditation will support flexibility and independence in the practice with an emphasis on natural awareness. All meditation postures will be welcomed (sitting, standing, lying and movement). We will explore how to use Buddhist mindfulness meditation to develop a steady and open heart.
7-day residential Sesshin with Ellen Davison and Rachel Whiting
Friday 29th September to Friday 6th October
7-day residential Sesshin – Zen retreat with Ellen Davison and Rachel Whiting
Venue: Rural location near Lismore (to be announced).
Contact kuanyinmeditation(at)gmail.com for more information.
Meditation in Action
Sunday 22 October
Meditation in Action
Meditation followed by mindful work in the gardens and Dojo at Kuan Yin Meditation Centre, Lismore.
Contact kuanyinmeditation(at)gmail.com for more information.
Weekend of Mindfulness with Patrick Kearney and Emma Pittaway
Mindfulness weekend with Patrick Kearney and Emma Pittaway
October 28th and 29nd 9am-5pm
Single day: $10 + dana (donation for teachers)
Both days: $15 + dana (donation for teachers)
Contact: emma.wilddharma(at)gmail.com
This schedule is subject to change without notice and as such bookings are recommended
Note: Registration forms for retreats will be available on the websites three months prior to retreats
