Retreat
One Day Meditation Retreat: Mindfulness’ Antidote to Stress
Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street #2, Bankstown, NSW, AustraliaThis day of mindfulness will focus on understanding the framework of Buddhist thought and practice and exploring how stress arises. We will discuss what Buddhism offers to assist in dealing with stress within meditation practice and in everyday life. The workshop is suitable for beginners and will offer the opportunity to discuss experience and to […]
Urban Mindfulness Retreats for adults Facilitated by Sister Emerald and Sister Steadiness
Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street #2, Bankstown, NSW, AustraliaIn 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, AustraliaThe 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, AustraliaIn 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, AustraliaIn 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, AustraliaIn 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, AustraliaVen. 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, AustraliaThese 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, AustraliaThese 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, AustraliaThese 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, AustraliaThese 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, AustraliaUrban 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, AustraliaUrban 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, AustraliaBuddhist 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 […]
Kōan Meditation
Bopbosa Temple 3 Oakura Avenue, Woodford, Sydney, AustraliaKōan Meditation Teacher: Venerable Ki-Hoo Sat 21 October | 9am – 4pm Location: Bopbosa Temple (3 Oakura Ave, Woodford) and online Cost: Free A Kōan is a challenge to the intellect. The use of a koan is to take the practitioner out of the thinking mind. The Kōan allows students to observe or concentrate […]
9-Day Retreat – Natural Samādhi with Bhante Ānanda & Ven. Mettānanda
Boundless Love Meditation to Nibbāna November 4th to Nov 12th The Karuna Sanctuary, Saywell Rd, Katoomba NSW 2780 The Centre is located in woodland in the Blue Mountains of N.S.W. A shorter weekend registration is also possible, in case you cannot attend the whole retreat. Join us for a weekends with Bhante Ananda and Ven. […]
Free Mindful Yoga
Western Sydney University, Bankstown City campus 74 Rickard Road, Bankstown, AustraliaFree 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 […]
One Day Retreat with Ajahn Brahm (Sunday 18 February)
Santi Forest Monastery 100 Coalmines Road, Bundanoon, AustraliaOne Day Retreat with Ajahn Brahm Sunday 18 February | 9:30AM - 5:00PM AEDT Location: Santi Forest Monastery, 100 Coalmines Rd, Bundanoon NSW 2578 Entry: Free Dress: Modest (it can be quite cool in the Southern highlands so please bring a jacket) This is a Free event but registration is essential as limited seats available! […]
Meditation Retreat in Blue Mountains: Turning inwards and Seeing the Nature of Mind
Karuna Sanctuary Retreat Centre, Katoomba 5 Saywell Road, Katoomba, NSW, AustraliaMeditation 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 […]
9-Day Retreat – Natural Samādhi with Bhante Ānanda
Boundless Love Meditation to Nibbāna With Bhante Ānanda March 29th - April 7th The Karuna Sanctuary, Saywell Rd, Katoomba NSW 2780 Natural Samādhi is the original teaching of the Buddha on how to develop mental collectedness (Samādhi), by way of uplifting the mind and relaxing bodily tension. This is what the Buddha called wise practice […]