Full Schedule of Days of Mindfulness and Retreats
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.
2021 Day of Mindfulness and Retreat Schedule
Download the Day of Mindfulness and Retreat Schedule 2021
The Depth of Inquiry
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
Meditation in Action
Sunday February 14th - 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.
Walking The Path of Awakening
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
2 day Zen Meditation Retreat
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
Insight Meditation Retreat
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
Meditation in Action
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
2 day Insight/Vipassana Meditation Retreat
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
A 6 day silent Insight/Vipassana Meditation Retreat
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
For bookings, please refer to the flyer
Hazy Moon Spring Sesshin (Zen Retreat)
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
Meditation in Action
Sunday 17th October 9am - 1pm
A Meditation and Sangha work morning.
Contact: Sue: 0477 880 185
A 2 day non-residential retreat
Saturday 30th October & Sunday 31st
A 2 day non-residential retreat
Teacher: Patrick Kearney
Venue: Kuan Yin Meditation Centre
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
Morning of Mindfulness
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
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
