Days of Mindfulness and Retreats

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.

Download 2023 Day of Mindfulness and Retreat Schedule

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

Download flyer here

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

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.

 

2024 Schedule

Freedom of the Heart - Understanding the Buddha's teachings of liberation

Freedom of the Heart - Understanding the Buddha's teachings of liberation
5 - 11 January 2024
A 6-day silent retreat with Radha Nicholson and Priscilla Maxwell.

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

Bookings on Trybooking www.trybooking.com/CMOTK

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
Vipassana Meditation