Days of Mindfulness and Retreats

Friday 23rd January – Friday 30th January
An Insight Meditation Retreat
Teachers: Subhana Barzaghi and Will James
Venue: Sangsurya, Byron Bay

Info at: www.insightmeditationaustralia.org 

Sunday February 14^th  -  9:30am - 1pm
Kuan Yin Meditation Sangha Work Morning
There will be an optional period of meditation practice in the morning from 9-9:30am.
The main activities will be working in the gardens and working in the Dojo.

Contact: Sue on 0477880185 for more information.

Friday March 12th – Thursday March 18th
A 6 day Insight/Mindfulness/Vipassana Retreat
Teachers: Ellen Davison and Jen Ireland assisting
Venue: Sangsurya, Byron Bay

This retreat is suitable for both beginners and experienced meditators. The retreat consists of meditation instruction with guided meditations, sitting and walking meditation, Dharma talks plus group and individual interviews.

Flyer (PDF): Walking The Path of Wisdom and Awakening Flyer March 2021

Registration Form (Doc): Path of Awakening Rego 2021

For further information and bookings email: vjwight(at)gmail.com.au

Saturday March 27th - Sunday March 28th
A two day non-residential retreat of Zen Meditation
Teachers: Ellen Davison and Rachel Whiting
Venue: Kuan Yin Meditation Centre

Inquiries:: Colin at nimbinensis(at)hotmail.com

Friday June 11th –Friday June 18th
Insight Meditation Retreat
Teachers: Subhana  Barzaghi and Carol Perry
Venue: Sangsurya, Byron Bay

Info at www.insightmeditationaustralia.org; www.dharma.org.au  

Sunday 18th July 9am-12pm
Kuan Yin Meditation Centre Sangha Work Morning

A meditation and Sangha work day.
This day will combine 1 period of meditation practice in the morning followed by applying one's practice into the activities of everyday life.

Contact: Sue on 0477 880 185

Saturday August 28th – Sunday August 29th
A 2 day non-residential Insight/Vipassana Meditation Retreat
Teachers: Ellen Davison and Matt Currie
Venue: Kuan Yin Meditation Centre

Contact: Rosie on 0402682925

Friday September 10th - Thursday September 16th
A 6 day silent Insight/Vipassana Meditation Retreat
Teachers: Ellen Davison and Radha Nicholson
Venue: Sangsurya, Byron Bay

This September Retreat will now be offered on-line due to the current Covid regulations in NSW.

The on-line program will consist of a structured timetable with periods of meditation. There will be instructions from the Anapanasati Sutta and also instructions on the four postures, sitting, walking, standing and reclining, guided meditations, inquiry, Q&A, and dharma talks.

For further retreat information, please contact Radha by email: radha nicholson(at)gmail.com

Download flyer here

For bookings, please refer to the flyer

Friday September 24th – Thursday September 30th
A 6 day Zen Sesshin (Zen retreat)
Teachers: Ellen Davison and Rachel Whiting
Venue: Mullumbimby

This sesshin will now be offered online due to current COVID restrictions. 

Online sesshin consists of Zoom group zazen, private zazen periods, walking meditation, teisho (dharma talks), and online 1-1 interactions with a teacher. Online sesshin is quite flexible to meet you’re at-home needs. The only essential sessions are the 9am Meditation Instructions and the 3pm Teisho 

For further information contact Colin on (02) 66891614 or email: nimbinensis(at)hotmail.com

Zen Online Sesshin Poster 2021

Download Registration Form here

Sunday 17th October 9am - 1pm
A Meditation and Sangha work morning.

Contact: Sue: 0477 880 185

A 2-day online retreat
Saturday 13th November & Sunday 14th November
Teacher: Patrick Kearney

This retreat has been cancelled. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Patrick has over 30 years in meditation experience and teaches retreats throughout Australia. Patrick emphasises the importance of developing independence in practice throughout the dynamics of meditation and the theory that guides it.

Contact: sonyanourse(at)hotmail.com

Sunday December 5th 9:00am – 1:15pm
Morning of Mindfulness with Ellen Davison

This Morning of Mindfulness will include meditation instructions, sitting and walking meditation, a Dharma talk and interviews, followed by a shared lunch. Ellen emphasises the application of the teachings to everyday life.

Contact: Sue on 0477 880 185