Retreats

Upcoming Retreats

Eleventh Step & Recovery Retreat

Friday 21 February – Sunday 23 February

A weekend retreat for those in recovery. Suitable for all levels.

Led by Shuddha. $200 / 145

Summer Working With Nature Retreat

Friday 28 February – Sunday 1 March

A weekend retreat where we will spend time together practising and helping care for the retreat facilities and grounds.

Led by Gillian. Suggested donation $60

Qi Gong and Meditation - Resting in Movement and Stillness

Friday 6 March – Sunday 8 March

A weekend retreat with Qi Gong and Meditation. Suitable for all levels.

Led by Yasokaruna. $200 / 145

Autumn Introductory Retreat

Friday 13 March – Sunday 15 March

A weekend retreat for complete beginners or those wishing to refresh their practice.

Led by Kusalacitta and Maitribandha. $200 / 145

Transforming Self and World

Friday 20 March – Sunday 22 March

A weekend retreat for activists and allies

Led by Arthacarya, Aryadharma, Gillian and Cara. $200 / $145

Beyond the Kleśas Retreat

Friday 27 March – Sunday 5 April

A retreat for Order Members.

Led by Dharmananda. $575 / $430

Women's Meditation Retreat: <br>The Alchemy of Joy

Women's Meditation Retreat:
The Alchemy of Joy

Thursday 9 April – Wednesday 22 April

Come for 4 or 13 days.
For experienced meditators.

Short version (Easter long weekend only) available for those who can't attend the full 13 day retreat.

Family Retreat

Thursday 23 April – Sunday 26 April

A weekend retreat for families with school-aged children.

Led by Emma - $120 per adult / $20 per child

Winter Introductory Retreat

Friday 5 June – Monday 8 June

A long weekend retreat for complete beginners.

Led by Moksavajra. $265 / 200

Eleventh Step & Recovery Retreat

Friday 11 September – Sunday 13 September

A weekend retreat for those in recovery. Suitable for all levels.

Led by Shuddha. $200 / 145

Men's National Order Gathering

Thursday 15 October – Sunday 18 October

The National Order Gathering for Dharmacāris from around Australia.

Led by Khemadhamma. $280

For Your Diary

More details about these retreats will be announced closer to the time.

Date & Time	Event
Tuesday 5 May – Saturday 16 May	Women's GFR Retreat
Friday 29 May – Sunday 31 May	Autumn Working With Nature Retreat
Friday 12 June – Sunday 14 June	Young Persons Retreat (18-35)
Friday 3 July – Sunday 5 July	Vision and Transformation Intro Retreat
Friday 10 July – Sunday 12 July	Coogee Sangha Retreat
Friday 17 July – Sunday 26 July	Men's Intensive Meditation Retreat
Friday 31 July – Sunday 2 August	Mitra Retreat
Friday 14 August – Sunday 16 August	Buddhism and Meditation Intro
Friday 28 August – Sunday 30 August	Winter Working With Nature Retreat
Friday 18 September – Friday 2 October	Women's GFR Retreat
Friday 2 October – Monday 5 October	Sangha & Intro Weekend Retreat
Friday 2 October – Sunday 11 October	Sangha 9 Day Retreat
Sunday 18 October – Sunday 25 October	Post Order Retreat

About Vijayaloka

Our retreats are held at Vijayaloka Retreat Centre which provides simple shared accommodation for approximately 40 people in a beautiful bush setting on the George's River.