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Meditation Retreats

Meditation Overview   |  Introductory Courses   |   Level II Courses and Retreats

Meditation Retreats for beginners* and experienced meditators

Would you like to learn meditation? Have you recently learned to meditate and are trying to establish a meditation practice? Or have you been meditating for years? We have retreats are for relative beginners with little or no knowledge of meditation, as well as for seasoned practitioners. They offer a chance to practice in supportive conditions, away from the stress and concerns of everyday life, in the company of like-minded people. Book online or contact us on 02 9519 0440 for more information or to book for a retreat.

Please let us know if you are currently experiencing any kind of ill-health or disability we need to be aware of, to ensure you are appropriately supported in our classes and/or on retreat. It may not be suitable for you to attend in certain circumstances, such as if you require medical or psychiatric supervision.

Retreat Start Date End Date Cost (Full/Concession) Booking
*Breathworks training
for living well with pain, illness and stress
Fri 10 Feb 2012 5:00 PM Fri 17 Feb 2012 11:00 AM $1,300 [Click here]
*Calm, clear & spacious Sat 25 Feb 2012 9:30 AM Sun 26 Feb 2012 4:00 PM $180/$130 [Click here]
*Qi Gong & meditation retreat Fri 16 Mar 2012 7:00 PM Sun 18 Mar 2012 4:00 PM $180/$130 [Click here]
*Cultivating emotional freedom Sat 31 Mar 2012 9:30 AM Sun 1 Apr 2012 4:00 PM $180/$130 [Click here]
Advice to the three fortunate women:
Women's meditation retreat

Thu 5 Apr 2012 7:00 PM Thu 19 Apr 2012 4:00 PM full retreat $715/$535 [Click here]
 
Thu 5 Apr 2012 7:00 PM Thu 12 Apr 2012 4:00 PM first week only $445/$335 [Click here]
*Calm, clear & spacious Sat 12 May 2012 9:30 AM Sun 13 May 2012 4:00 PM $180/$130 [Click here]
*Young person's retreat (under 30) Fri 18 May 2012 7:00 PM Sun 20 May 2012 4:00 PM By donation [Click here]
Exploring sound and silence Fri 8 Jun 2012 7:00 PM Fri 15 Jun 2012 4:00 PM full retreat $445/$335 [Click here]
 
Fri 8 Jun 2012 7:00 PM Mon 11 Jun 2012 4:00 PM long weekend only $245/$180 [Click here]
*11th Step: meditation and recovery Fri 15 June 2012 7:00 PM Sun 17 June 2012 4:00 PM $180/$130 [Click here]
Men's meditation intensive retreat
Fri 29 Jun 2012 7:00 PM Sun 15 Jul 2012 4:00 PM full retreat $790/$595 [Click here]
 
Fri 29 Jun 2012 7:00 PM Sun 8 Jul 2012 4:00 PM first 9 days $525/$395 [Click here]
*Cultivating emotional freedom Sat 18 Aug 2012 9:30 AM Sun 19 Aug 2012 4:00 PM $180/$130 [Click here]
*Metta and movement Fri 7 Sept 2012 7:00 PM Sun 9 Sept 2012 4:00 PM $180/$130 [Click here]
Total immersion retreat Fri 28 Sept 2012 7:00 PM Fri 5 Oct 2012 4:00 PM $445/$335 [Click here]
* retreats suitable for newcomers

Calm, clear and spacious - This retreat is an introduction to the mindfulness of breathing, one of two principle meditation practices through which we can develop calmer, more concentrated and more positive states of mind. See also our Cultivating Emotional Freedom retreat.

Cultivating emotional freedom - This retreat is an introduction to the metta bhavana, a meditation practice cultivating loving-kindness. It is one of two principle meditation practices through which we can develop calmer, more concentrated and more positive states of mind. See also our Calm Clear & Spacious retreat.

Qi Gong and meditation - Qi Gong is a practice of flowing movements that develop balance, strength, awareness of body-mind connection, and our Qi (also known as Chi or life energy). Jenny Cornish, who leads these retreats, has practiced and taught Qi Gong and Tai Chi for many years now, in both Sydney and London. Her teaching reflects her belief in the added integration that these practices can bring to our practices. These retreats are held twice a year. No experience required in either meditation or Tai Chi.

11th Step: meditation and recovery - Building from our regular Friday night 11th Step Meditation & Recovery Workshop at the Sydney Buddhist Centre, we are offering a weekend retreat for people interested in meditation and involved in recovery. Previous experience of meditation is not needed.