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.
Day of mindfulness with Emma Pittaway
Day of mindfulness with Emma Pittaway
Sunday 13th 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.
5-day non-residential Sesshin with Ellen Davison and Rachel Whiting
Saturday 30th September to Wednesday 4th October
5-day non-residential Sesshin – Zen retreat with Rachel Whiting and Ellen Davison
Venue: Kuan Yin Meditation Centre, Lismore
Non-residential Retreat:
Zoom early mornings and late evenings
In person late mornings and early afternoons
Guided and silent meditation
Sutras (chanting)
Daily Dharma Talks
One to One support with teachers
Walking Meditation
Contact nimbinensis(at)hotmail.com or phone 0476 174 353 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
2024 Schedule
Freedom of the Heart - 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.
Contact: Victoria Wight by email at vjwight[at]gmail.com
Download flyer (2.4MB pdf)
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
