2012 Insight Meditation Australia Retreat Schedule
For details of the Teachers, please see their individual profile and schedule.

2012 Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec

Insight Mindfulness Vipassana Retreat
20th - 27th January, 2012
Venue: 'Sangsurya', Byron Bay
Teachers: Will James and Ellen Davison
For information and bookings contact
Will: (02) 6655 8613 or Liane: mailtwd-january2012(at)yahoo.com.au

This retreat offers an ideal opportunity for established meditators to deepen their practice. Those new to meditation can experience a valuable but gentle introduction to silent meditation & the Dharma teachings in a welcoming, supportive environment.

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Contact: Antony Eastick Email: insightyoga(at)bigblue.net.au

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Mindfulness Immersed in Body retreat
20 – 29 April 2012
Venue: Govinda Valley Spiritual Retreat Centre, Otford NSW
Teachers: Patrick Kearney, Kit Laughlin
Bookings & further information: Contact Di Evans at dharmandogs(at)aapt.net.au

What is the unconstructed?
Obsession exhausted, aversion exhausted, delusion exhausted: this is called the unconstructed.
What is the way leading to the unconstructed?
Mindfulness immersed in body: this is called the way leading to the unconstructed.
(Kayagatasati Sutta (Mindfulness immersed in body) Asankhata Samyutta 43)

This retreat is organised by Kalyana Mitta Sangha, the association that supports Patrick’s teaching. It will be taught by Patrick Kearney and Kit Laughlin. The retreat will focus on the first of the four applications of mindfulness (satipatthana), the contemplation of body (kayanupassana). While we tend to regard meditation practice as “spiritual,” the Buddha saw it as fundamentally embodied, for our relationship to body is central to our quest for liberation. Calming the body, we can calm the heart-mind; seeing into body, we can see into heart-mind. A full embodiment allows ethical sensitivity and wisdom to emerge in this very life.

Patrick will explore the Buddha’s teachings on mindfulness and liberation. Kit will lead two exercise periods a day that are designed to cultivate an intimacy with posture, with a particular emphasis on the sitting posture. We hope a dialogue on themes such as mindfulness, the body and liberation will emerge from their collaboration.

Kit Laughlin is a former athlete who has pursued his fascination with the workings of the body through studies of traditional Japanese medicine, gymnastics, yoga, Pilates, anatomy and physiology. He was awarded a Master’s degree from the Science faculty of the ANU, and did funded PhD research; back pain was a key case study. He is the creator of the Posture & Flexibility and Strength & Flexibility exercise modalities. Based in Canberra, Kit leads workshops and classes worldwide.

Kit is also a long time meditation practitioner who brings to his practice a depth of knowledge of the human body rarely found in the specialised world of Buddhist meditation. He is the author of a variety of books, articles and DVDs. Possibly his best known books are Overcome neck & back pain and Stretching & flexibility. For more information, see his website at: www.pandf.com.au

Cost: $890 for shared accommodation; $670 for camping.

Bookings & further information: Contact Di Evans at dharmandogs(at)aapt.net.au

Contact: Catherine Lillihook: Email: insightretreats(at)hotmail.com Mobile: 0450 522831

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Satipatthana Retreat
11 – 27 May 2012
Venue: Jhana Grove Retreat Centre, Serpentine, Western Australia
Teacher: Patrick Kearney

Jhana Grove is the retreat centre of the Buddhist Society of Western Australia. For more information, visit www.jhanagrove.org.au

This retreat is organised by Kalyana Mitta Sangha, the association that supports Patrick’s teaching. The retreat runs for two weeks, and offers experienced practitioners an opportunity to deepen their immersion into satipatthana. Jhana Grove offers excellent facilities, beginning with private rooms for all participants. It is an ideal venue for deep practice.

Bookings & further information: Contact Bavali Hill on (08) 9335 3847, or email her at bavali(at)iinet.net.au

Satipatthana Retreat
8 – 17 June 2012
Venue: Rocklyn, near Dalylesford, Victoria
Teacher: Patrick Kearney

The retreat is suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners. It will be held at Rocklyn Yoga Ashram. For more information about the ashram, visit their website at www.yogavic.org.au

Cost is $680, or $610 for camping. This covers accommodation and meals only. In keeping with Buddhist tradition, Patrick relies on the gifts (dana) offered by his students for his livelihood.

Bookings & further information: Email melbourneinsightmeditation(at)gmail.com or call Katie on 0429 955 824

Insight Meditation Retreat
23rd - 29th June 2012
Venue: Sangsurya, Byron Bay NSW
Teachers: Subhana Barzaghi and Carol Perry

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Contact: Sonia Andrey Email: sandrey(at)optusnet.com.au

Contact: Antony Eastick Email: insightyoga(at)bigblue.net.au

Satipatthana Retreat
26 October – 4 November 2012
Venue: Blue Mountains Insight Meditation Centre (BMIMC), Medlow Bath NSW
Teacher: Patrick Kearney

This is a satipatthana retreat held at BMIMC in the upper Blue Mountains, outside of Sydney. BMIMC is easily available by train from Sydney. The retreat is suitable for beginners and advanced practitioners.

Bookings & further information: Contact BMIMC, 25 Rutland Road, Medlow Bath NSW 2780. Phone: 02 4788 1024. Email: bmimc(at)eftel.net.au

To register, complete the Retreat Application on their website www.meditation.asn.au and post or email it to BMIMC.