Starts Mon 2 Mar | 7-9.15pm

The spiritual life is essentially a movement from the Reactive Mind to the Creative Mind. Through a combination of teaching, meditation, and practical exercises, we will investigate how to make that shift.

Fri 27 Mar - Sun 29 Mar

On this weekend retreat, we will explore the Anapanasati Sutta, tracing the path from simple awareness of the breath to deep liberating letting-go.

Sat 28 Feb | 1.30-4pm

This text lays out a practical code for people, showing how to live ethically by honouring the six directions as a metaphor for maintaining trustworthy, reciprocal relationships in every part of life.

Sat 25 Apr | 1.30-4pm

This text contrasts the self-satisfied householder Dhaniya’s sense of security with the Buddha’s deeper, unshakeable freedom, showing that true safety comes from letting go, not from possessions or circumstances.

Sun 8 Mar | 10am-5pm

Join in this day retreat for people aged 18-34 to explore meditation and Buddhism, and discover how they can support you to transform yourself and the world around you.

Led by Anantavira & Lottie

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Sun 22 Mar | 10am-5pm

This day for regular meditators offers an accessible introduction to Dhyana meditation. It’ll include an introduction to dhyana, guided meditations and an opportunity to ask questions.

Led by Shraddhasara

Sun 19 Apr | 10am-5pm

On this day retreat, look into a number of approaches to ‘Just Sitting’ meditation and explore how it can be used as a helpful basis for insight inquiry.

Led by Karunagita

Sat 7 Mar | 2-4.30pm

We will explore the symbolism and meaning of the Thunderbolt/Vajra and the powerful messages that it provides us with on the path of transformation. After an initial talk we will through art work find our own visual responses. Bring your own vajra, if you have one.

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Sat 4 Apr | 2-4.30pm

We will look in more detail at the wheel of life and try to understand how it relates to us at the present time and how it gives us ideas about obstacles in our lives and how we can overcome them. Through talk and discussion and exploring through art, we can get a richer connection with our spiritual path.

Just turn up, give what you can