Meditation
Kisagotami and the Door to the Deathless
Friday 5 March – Sunday 14 March
A silent meditation retreat for experienced meditators.
9 nights. Led by Dharmagatu, Kamalamayi & Samacitta. $575 / $430
Young People
Young Peoples Easter Retreat
Thursday 1 April – Monday 5 April
A retreat over the Easter holidays for peoples aged 18-35.
4 nights. Led by Aryadharma, Dhammakumāra & Priyada. $325 / $240
Saṅgha
Breaking the Chains
Friday 9 April – Sunday 11 April
A weekend retreat following on from the Breaking the Chains course.
2 nights. Led by Bodhidasa. $200 / $145
Working
Autumn Working With Nature Retreat
Friday 9 April – Sunday 11 April
A weekend retreat where we will spend time together practising and helping care for the retreat facilities and grounds.
2 nights. Led by WWN team. $60 + donation
Fully Booked
Family
Autumn Family Retreat
Thursday 15 April – Sunday 18 April
A weekend retreat for families with school-aged children.
3 nights. Led by Claire, Emma, Ivone & Paula. $150 per adult / $30 per child
Mitras
The Parable of the Burning House
Friday 23 April – Monday 26 April
A long weekend retreat for mitras and Order members.
3 nights. Led by Dharmalata & Kamalamayi. $265 / $200
Introductory
Autumn Introductory Retreat
Friday 23 April – Monday 26 April
A weekend retreat for complete beginners and those wanting to revisit the fundamentals.
3 nights. Led by Dhammakumāra & Nagasuri. $265 / $200
Meditation
The Diamond Throne
Thursday 29 April – Sunday 9 May
A 10-day meditation retreat for women*.
10 nights. Led by Chittaprabha, Prakashika, Yasokaruna & Priyada. $585 / $435
Nearly Full
Introductory
Know yourself! Be yourself!
Wednesday 26 May – Friday 28 May
A weekend retreat for men who are newer to our two meditation practices.
2 nights. Led by Dharmagatu & Karunamitra. $200 / $145
Recovery
Winter Eleventh Step & Recovery Retreat
Friday 4 June – Sunday 6 June
A weekend retreat for those in recovery. Suitable for all levels.
2 nights. Led by Shuddha. $200 / $145
Meditation
Creative Mind; Reactive Mind
Friday 11 June – Monday 14 June
A long weekend retreat for experienced meditators.
3 nights. Led by Khemadhamma & Priyada. $265 / $200
Meditation
Men’s Intensive
Friday 25 June – Friday 9 July
An intensive meditation retreat for men, with options for 1 week or 2 week.
Led by Khemadhamma, Moksavajra, Shuddha & Viraja. 9 nights: $575 / $430 or 14 nights: $780 / $580
Working
Mid-Winter Working With Nature Retreat
Friday 9 July – Sunday 11 July
A weekend retreat where we will spend time together practising and helping care for the retreat facilities and grounds.
2 nights. Led by WWN team. $60 + donation
Introductory
Winter Introductory Retreat
Friday 30 July – Sunday 1 August
A weekend retreat for complete beginners and those wanting to revisit the fundamentals.
2 nights. Led by Kusalacitta & Maitribandha. $200 / $145
Meditation
In Bahiya’s Footsteps
Friday 6 August – Friday 13 August
A silent meditation retreat for experienced meditators.
7 nights. Led by Dhammasara & Dharmagatu. $480 / $365
Mitras
The Parable of the Raincloud
Friday 13 August – Sunday 15 August
A weekend retreat for women mitras and Order members.
2 nights. Led by Kamalamayi. $200 / $145
Saṅgha
The Rolling Wheel: Coogee Saṅgha Retreat
Thursday 19 August – Sunday 22 August
A long weekend retreat for people who attend the Coogee Buddhist Centre.
3 nights. Led by Dharmalata & Padmadakini. $265 / $200
Working
Late Winter Working With Nature Retreat
Friday 27 August – Sunday 29 August
A weekend retreat where we will spend time together practising and helping care for the retreat facilities and grounds.
2 nights. Led by WWN team. $60 + donation
Recovery
Spring Eleventh Step & Recovery Retreat
Friday 3 September – Sunday 5 September
A weekend retreat for those in recovery. Suitable for all levels.
2 nights. Led by Shuddha. $200 / $145
Qi Gong
Qi Gong, Walking, Meditation – Sesshin
Friday 10 September – Sunday 12 September
A weekend retreat with meditation and qi gong. Suitable for all levels.
2 nights. Led by Yasokaruna. $200 / $145
Family
Spring Family Retreat
Saturday 18 September – Monday 20 September
A weekend retreat for families with school-aged children.
2 nights. Led by Claire, Emma, Ivone & Paula. $120 per adult / $30 per child
Saṅgha
Tārā and the Ḍākinī
Thursday 23 September – Sunday 26 September
A long weekend retreat for people familiar with our practices.
3 nights. Led by Padmadakini. $200 / $145
Order
Men’s National Order Gathering
Friday 1 October – Monday 4 October
The National Order Gathering for Dharmacāris from around Australia.
3 nights
Order
Men’s Post-Ordination Retreat
Monday 4 October – Sunday 10 October
A retreat for Dharmacāris, especially those ordained in the last five years.
6 nights. Led by Shuddha & Viryasiddhi. $430 / $325
Meditation
The Mystery of the Five Wisdoms
Friday 15 October – Friday 22 October
A week long meditation retreat for those those with an established practice.
7 nights. Led by Prakashika & Nandavani. $480 / $365
Young People
Young Peoples Weekend
Friday 22 October – Sunday 24 October
A weekend retreat for people aged 18-35.
2 nights. Led by Aryadharma, Dhammakumāra & Priyada. $200 / $145
Working
Spring Working With Nature Retreat
Friday 29 October – Sunday 31 October
A weekend retreat where we will spend time together practising and helping care for the retreat facilities and grounds.
2 nights. Led by WWN team. $60 + donation
Order
Order Retreat
Monday 1 November – Thursday 11 November
A retreat for order members.
10 nights. Led by Dharmananda & Sudaya. $585 / $435
Introductory
Spring Introductory Retreat
Friday 12 November – Sunday 14 November
A weekend retreat for complete beginners and those wanting to revisit the fundamentals.
2 nights. Led by Kamalamayi. $200 / $145
Meditation
The Moon in a Dew Drop
Friday 3 December – Sunday 12 December
A week of reflection and meditation for experienced meditators.
9 nights. Led by Khemadhamma & Priyada. $575 / $430
Introductory
The Path of Transformation
Friday 17 December – Sunday 19 December
A weekend for men who are newer to our two meditation practices.
2 nights. Led by Dharmagatu & Karunamitra. $200 / $145
Saṅgha
New Year Retreat
Sunday 26 December – Sunday 2 January
A week long retreat for reflection and rejuvenation over New Year.
7 nights. $480 / $365
