Calm, clarity and the warm heart of compassion

Good Friday 29 March to Monday 1 April

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Address: 20 Cookes Rd (access Mickleham Rd), Yuroke, Vic, 3063

Explore fresh perspectives on life

The Easter retreat is a marvellous opportunity to learn and practise methods for a sense of calm, clarity and the warm heart of compassion. Explore fresh perspectives on life that can make a difference to you and the people and environments you encounter.

The course draws on profound Tibetan Buddhist thought as taught by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the spiritual guide of the Tibetan Buddhist Society, Venerable Geshe Acharya Thubten Loden.

Meditation techniques and philosophy

Six one-hour daily sessions offer:

• Practical techniques and meditations to reduce stress and develop a calm, clear and focussed mind
• Insights into the Buddhist philosophy of love, compassion and good heart and its capacity to transform our lives
• How to create a happier and more meaningful life in the face of our troubled world

Daily retreat program

Each day will include: 

• a variety of guided morning meditations,
• core explanations and associated meditations during the day and
• a concentration meditation and open discussion each evening.

We look forward to welcoming you to our 2024 Easter retreat, to be led by Ven Anna Goldstein. Anna is a Tibetan Buddhist nun from the Tibetan Buddhist Society in Melbourne. She has studied meditation and Buddhist philosophy for more than 30 years with the guidance of the great Tibetan scholar and meditator Venerable Geshe Acharya Thubten Loden. 

RETREAT INFORMATION

The retreat is suitable for beginners and experienced meditators alike.

There will be six meditation sessions each day. The first session will commence at 7am on Friday 7 April and the retreat will finish after lunch on Monday 10 April.

The retreat will be held on-site in the beautiful environment of the Peaceful Land of Joy meditation centre.  Participants also have an option to attend online.

Options for attending

On-site attendees can choose to stay at the centre.  Accommodation is limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis.  Participants are also able to attend onsite on a daily basis. However, living onsite gives the fullest retreat experience.  

The retreat is fully catered and there is ample opportunity during the session breaks to stroll and enjoy the peace of the centre’s beautiful gardens.