End of Year Silent Retreat

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7 Day Silent Shamatha Retreat - 2pm Tuesday 27 December to 12 noon Tuesday January 3, with Venerable Rinchen

This is a silent meditation retreat with a combination of teaching and practice on Shamatha Meditation. It is preferable that people who attend, have some meditation or retreat experience, but it is not essential. The retreat will focus on the basic principles of training the mind in Shamatha meditation to create a relaxed, peaceful and contemplative countenance. The evening sessions will focus on the heart practices of the Four Immeasureables, Loving Kindness, Compassion, Joy and Equinimity. The retreat will commence at 2pm on Tuesday the 27th December and finish at noon on Tuesday the 3rd of January, the costs will include all meals for day participants and all meals and accommodation for residential participants.

The retreat is suitable for anyone who wants to gain greater clarity of mind, increase their mindfulness and reduce the level of stress and tension in the mind and body. Whilst the teachings are derived from the Buddhist philosophy a commitment to Buddhism is not required.

The retreat will be facilitated by Venerable Rinchen who is the resident nun at the centre, she has been facilitating meditation courses and retreats since 2002. Rinchen completed the 2 month silent Shamatha Retreat in Phuket in 2011 with Dr B Alan Wallace and has attended and completed many other retreats and courses. 

Bookings are essential, please email the centre to register on:   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it once we receive your email,  a registration form will be sent to you, which must be filled out and returned before the booking will be accepted. Costs include all food and refreshments, all meals will be vegetarian.  For residential participants please bring, sheets, towel pillow and toiletries.  If you have a yoga mat please bring this as well as we will be doing some meditation lying down.

There is the option to do 5 days, but preference will be given to those undertaking the full 7 day retreat.

Cost for full residential for 7 days is:  $595 or $545 members/concession

Cost for full residential for 5 days is:  $420 or $380 members/concession

Cost for day particpants for 7 days is:  $450 or $395 members/concession

Cost for day participants for 5 days is:  $320 or $280 members/concession

Day participants are requested to make a commitment to attend all sessions which will commence at 6.30am and finish at 8pm daily. Registration and payment must be recieved by 22 December to confirm your place.  Email:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Once you have booked: Please pay by using our Trybooking system:  https://www.trybooking.com/NPVU

If you book and decide not to attend please advise the centre at least 5 days prior to the event to avoid a cancellation fee.