Urban Meditation Retreat

Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street #2, Bankstown, NSW, Australia

The Buddha gave instructions to his disciples on how to train the mind, cultivate wholesome qualities, and develop the mental faculties. Those instructions are still available to us in translated texts known as ‘Suttas’ or ‘Scriptures’.   In this two-day course, Venerable Vimalaramsi will provide detailed instructions on meditation as found directly from the early […]

Urban Mindfulness Retreats for adults Facilitated by Sister Emerald and Sister Steadiness

Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street #2, Bankstown, NSW, Australia

In the whirlwind of life, we are drawn from one task to another, one day after another, and one problem after another calling for our attention. It is essential to have moments in our day to be able to stop, reflect, breathe, and come home into your heart so as to find nourishment and peace […]

Urban Mindfulness Retreats for adults Facilitated by Sister Emerald and Sister Steadiness

Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street #2, Bankstown, NSW, Australia

In the whirlwind of life, we are drawn from one task to another, one day after another, and one problem after another calling for our attention. It is essential to have moments in our day to be able to stop, reflect, breathe, and come home into your heart so as to find nourishment and peace […]

Urban Mindfulness Retreats for adults Facilitated by Sister Emerald and Sister Steadiness

Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street #2, Bankstown, NSW, Australia

In the whirlwind of life, we are drawn from one task to another, one day after another, and one problem after another calling for our attention. It is essential to have moments in our day to be able to stop, reflect, breathe, and come home into your heart so as to find nourishment and peace […]

Urban Meditation Retreat

Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street #2, Bankstown, NSW, Australia

Ven. Vimokkha returns to the Metta Centre from Thailand again for a weekend urban retreat on exploring the topic of “Emptiness”. This workshop-style retreat will have talks and meditation sessions to demonstrate a pragmatic approach that brings together in the practice of Kāyagatāsati ( Mindfulness of the Body),  Ānāpānasati (Mindfulness of the Breathing) and Emptiness […]

Children’s Mindfulness Classes

Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street #2, Bankstown, NSW, Australia

These Children’s Mindfulness Classes are for children and their parents to discover ways to bring mindfulness and kindness into each other’s lives, their hearts, and into their home. In this way, we can find our way back to our true home. The sessions will be facilitated by Sister Emerald and Sister Steadiness, both students of […]

Children’s Mindfulness Classes

Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street #2, Bankstown, NSW, Australia

These Children’s Mindfulness Classes are for children and their parents to discover ways to bring mindfulness and kindness into each other’s lives, their hearts, and into their home. In this way, we can find our way back to our true home. The sessions will be facilitated by Sister Emerald and Sister Steadiness, both students of […]

Children’s Mindfulness Classes

Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street #2, Bankstown, NSW, Australia

These Children’s Mindfulness Classes are for children and their parents to discover ways to bring mindfulness and kindness into each other’s lives, their hearts, and into their home. In this way, we can find our way back to our true home. The sessions will be facilitated by Sister Emerald and Sister Steadiness, both students of […]

Children’s Mindfulness Classes

Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street #2, Bankstown, NSW, Australia

These Children’s Mindfulness Classes are for children and their parents to discover ways to bring mindfulness and kindness into each other’s lives, their hearts, and into their home. In this way, we can find our way back to our true home. The sessions will be facilitated by Sister Emerald and Sister Steadiness, both students of […]

Urban Retreat: The Path to Awakening

Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street #2, Bankstown, NSW, Australia

Urban Retreat: The Path to Awakening Presenter: Venerable Dr. Candana Wed 5 April (7-8.30pm AEST) and 22 and 23 April (9.30am – 5pm AEST) Location: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) or Online (Zoom link below) Cost: By Donation   Metta Centre is honoured to host Ven Dr Candana as part of his Australia trip. Ven […]

Urban Retreat: The Path to Awakening

Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street #2, Bankstown, NSW, Australia

Urban Retreat: The Path to Awakening Presenter: Venerable Dr. Candana Wed 5 April (7-8.30pm AEST) and 22 and 23 April (9.30am – 5pm AEST) Location: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) or Online (Zoom link below) Cost: By Donation   Metta Centre is honoured to host Ven Dr Candana as part of his Australia trip. Ven […]

Buddhist Detox Retreat – A Mind Lab Event

Karuna Sanctuary Retreat Centre, Katoomba 5 Saywell Road, Katoomba, NSW, Australia

Buddhist Detox Retreat – A Mind Lab Event When: 19-20 August 2023 (overnight stay) Presenters: Ven. Dharana Dassa Thero, and Ven. Dr. Mahinda Thero Location: Karuna Sanctuary Retreat Centre, Katoomba Cost: by Donation Registration: https://forms.gle/NarzUc8CpH2hakPL9 (not via Eventbrite) We all face challenges, problems and hardships. We all suffer. We may have come to accept this […]

Free Mindful Yoga

Western Sydney University, Bankstown City campus 74 Rickard Road, Bankstown, Australia

Free Mindful Yoga Instructor: Yvonne Dang  Tuesday 7th November | 6.30-7.30pm Location: In person at Western Sydney University (Bankstown City Campus), Room 1.4.34 on level 4 Cost: Free   Join our rejuvenating mindful yoga classes to help improve your inner balance, calm and focus. Perfect for anyone seeking a more mindful practice, this class explores the mind-body […]

Meditation Retreat in Blue Mountains: Turning inwards and Seeing the Nature of Mind

Karuna Sanctuary Retreat Centre, Katoomba 5 Saywell Road, Katoomba, NSW, Australia

Meditation Retreat in Blue Mountains: Turning inwards and Seeing the Nature of Mind Led by: Ven Vimokkha (visiting from Thailand) Date: 9 to 10 March 2024 (overnight stay) Location: The Karuna Sanctuary, Saywell Rd, Katoomba NSW 2780 Cost: By donation Click here to register During Ven. Vimokkha’s trip in Sydney from Thailand, he will be leading a […]

Meditation Retreat in Blue Mountains: Way of Enlightenment with Sacred Candlelight Procession Puja on Occasion of Vesak

Karuna Sanctuary Retreat Centre, Katoomba 5 Saywell Road, Katoomba, NSW, Australia

Meditation Retreat in Blue Mountains: Way of Enlightenment with Sacred Candlelight Procession Puja on Occasion of Vesak Led by: Ven Vimokkha (visiting from Thailand) Date: 18 to 19 May 2024 (overnight stay) Location: The Karuna Sanctuary, Saywell Rd, Katoomba NSW 2780 Cost: By donation Click here to Register !   During Ven. Vimokkha’s trip in […]