Heart of Freedom Retreat Insight & Mindfulness Meditation‘
25th Jan – 1st Feb 2013
Venue: Sangsurya’ Byron Bay
Teachers: Subhana Barzaghi & Will James

Insight meditation allows us to examine and transform the habitual limited patterns of mind that create confusion, anxiety and suffering. The dharma teachings, practices of mindfulness lovingkindness and the spirit of inquiry cultivate insight into the true nature of the heart-mind, which is essentially free, intrinsically empty, yet abundant and ceaselessly responsive.

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Recollective Awareness Retreat (Autumn)
22nd - 24th February 2013
Teacher: Anna Markey
Venue: Glenbarr Retreat Centre Strathalbyn

Contact: bkirke(at)internode.on.net

Deepening Practice – A one month satipatthana retreat
1st – 29th March 2013
Venue: Blue Mountains Insight Meditation Centre (BMIMC), Medlow Bath NSW
Teacher: Patrick Kearney

This is a one month retreat suitable for experienced practitioners only. Preference is given to those who wish to book for the full month. It is possible to book for the first two weeks, but you must begin on the first day. It is also possible to book for the final two weeks, but only with Patrick’s permission. This restriction is in place because practitioners for the second two weeks will be assumed to be independent in their practice, so there will be no specific instruction on meditation practice.

Cost: $1400 for the full retreat. $700 for the first or second part.

Information & bookings: Contact BMIMC at bmimc(at)meditation.asn.au or phone (02) 4788 1024.

Please note that at the time of writing, the retreat is fully booked. However, vacancies may occur as people drop out, so if you are interested it is worth checking with BMIMC.

2013 Australian Dharma Facilitators Programme
22nd March - 27th March 2013
Venue: Sangsurya Retreat Centre, Byron Bay
Teachers: Radha Nicholson, Will James

Light on liberation is the practice of exploring the freedom that is always available in every experience. Light On Liberation is a programme developed for those with a deep love of Dharma practice and some experience of meditation practice / Dharma / Yoga etc.

If you have questions please contact Radha Nicholson
phone 02 6687-1762 or email radhanicholson(at)ozemail.com.au

Download Dharma Facilitators Programme here (30kb MSWord.docx)

Download Application Form here (40kb MSWord.doc)

For further information please see www.dharmaenquiry.org

The Path of Awakening - A three day Insight/Mindfulness retreat
Friday April 5th – Monday April 8th
Venue: Rising Phoenix Retreat, Mullumbimby
Teacher: Ellen Davison

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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Vipassana/Insight Meditation Bundagen Dana Retreat
Friday 5th – Monday 8th April 2013
Venue: Bundagen Community, mid-north coast NSW

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. The retreat program consists of sitting, walking & guided meditation. Meditation instruction, group & individual meetings with teacher, evening Dharma talks & optional exercise periods are also included.

Download Registration Form here (500kb MSWord.doc)

Recollective Awareness Retreat
17th - 23rd April, 2013
Teachers: Jason Siff and Anna Markey
Venue: Glenbarr Retreat Centre, Strathalbyn

Contact: bkirke(at)internode.on.net

The Four Postures – A seven day satipatthana retreat
21st – 28th April 2013
Venue: Govinda Valley Retreat Centre, Otford, NSW
Teachers: Patrick Kearney and co-taught with Kit Laughlin

Kit Laughlin is the creator of the Stretch Therapy and Strength & Flexibility exercise modalities. He is 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. For more information about Kit, visit his website at www.kitlaughlin.com

This retreat will explore the four postures of moving, standing, sitting and lying down. Patrick will explore the Buddha’s teachings on mindfulness (sati) and its applications (satipatthana). Kit will lead two exercise periods daily, along with instruction on the four postures. These practices are designed to cultivate an intimacy with the body, and an exploration in the body’s role in the path to awakening. As the retreat matures, the emphasis will turn toward independent practice.

Govinda Valley Retreat Centre is located at Otford, just south of Sydney on the South Coast line. For more information, visit their website at www.govindavalley.com.au

This retreat is organised by Kalyana Mitta Sangha (Association of Good Friends).

Cost: Early bird (full payment by 1 March 2013) – camping $490; shared (inside) $690. After early bird – camping $530; shared (inside) $730. Part-time – camping $75 per night; shared (inside) $105 per night.

Information & reservations: Contact Di Evans at dharmandogs(at)aapt.net.au

Open Heart Open Mind Retreat
25th April - 2nd May
Teachers: Carol Perry & Subhana Barzaghi Nights: 3, 5, or 7
Venue: Kallara, Strathbogie Ranges, Victoria

This is the retreat that inspired the formation of the Melbourne Insight Meditation Group.

Insight Meditation allows us to examine the habitual patterns of the mind that create confusion, anxiety and pain. Through the practice of calmness, mindfulness and enquiry we can cultivate wisdom and an open heart. Enquiry awakens us to our true nature, allowing a sense of profound ease and connection with life.

Cost: $235 (3 days), $385 (5 days) or $535 (7 days)

Download flyer here (1MB.pdf)

Download Registration Form here (200kb.pdf)

Way of Serenity & Insight – a satipatthana retreat
7th – 16th June 2013
Venue: Kallara Conference Centre, Strathbogie Ranges, Victoria.
Teacher: Patrick Kearney

This is a nine day retreat suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners. The first weekend is the Queen’s Birthday weekend. Kallara Conference Centre is deep in the countryside.

This retreat is organised by the Melbourne Insight Meditation Group. Check their website at www.melbourneinsightmeditation.org and see www.facebook.com/melbourne.insight.meditation

Cost: 3 day long weekend 7-10 June - $240 (+ dāna);
5 day short retreat 7-12 June - $420 (+ dāna);
9 day full retreat 7-16 June - $580 (+ dāna).

Information and bookings: Email insightretreats(at)hotmail.com

Open Heart, Open Mind Retreat
7th - 14th June 2013
Teachers: Carol Perry & Subhana Barzaghi
Venue: Sangsurya, Byron Bay NSW

Insight Meditation allows us to examine the habitual patterns of the mind that create confusion, anxiety and pain. Through the practice of calmness, mindfulness and enquiry we can cultivate wisdom and an open heart. Enquiry awakens us to our true nature, allowing a sense of profound ease and connection with life.

Download flyer here (450kb pdf)

Download Application Form here (100kb MSWord.doc)

Vipassana/Insight Meditation Dorrigo Mountain Retreat
7th - 10th June 2013
Teacher: Will James
Venue: Mt Christopherson, 456 Muldiva Road, Bostobrick (19 kms from Dorrigo)

This retreat offers an ideal opportunity for those new to meditation to experience a valuable but gentle introduction to silent meditation and the Dharma teachings in a welcoming, supportive environment whilst welcoming established meditators to deepen their practice. The retreat program consists of meditation instruction, sitting & walking meditation, Dharma talks, meetings with the teacher and dharma inquiry.

Download information sheet here (900kb pdf)

Download Application Form here (650kb MSWord.doc)

2013 Australian Dharma Facilitators Programme
26th July - 1st August 2013
Venue: Sangsurya Retreat Centre, Byron Bay
Teachers: Radha Nicholson, Will James

Light on liberation is the practice of exploring the freedom that is always available in every experience. Light On Liberation is a programme developed for those with a deep love of Dharma practice and some experience of meditation practice / Dharma / Yoga etc.

If you have questions please contact Radha Nicholson
phone 02 6687-1762 or email radhanicholson(at)ozemail.com.au

Download Dharma Facilitators Programme here (30kb MSWord.docx)

Download Application Form here (40kb MSWord.doc)

For further information please see www.dharmafacilitators.org

Nurturing Mindfulness & Developing Insight – A satipatthana retreat
27th July - 4th August 2013
Venue: at Bodhi Zendo, near Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, India
Teacher: Patrick Kearney

The retreat is suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners. It will be held at Bodhi Zendo, in the south Indian hills. This may be the best venue I teach at, with excellent food and well designed facilities.

For more information about Bodhi Zendo, visit their website at www.bodhizendo.org

Cost: At the time of writing, the cost has not been finalised. However, last year it was 600 rupees per day.

Bookings & further information: Contact Amalan Stanley at amalanstanleyv(at)gmail.com

Open Heart Inquiring Mind
August 30th- September 5th
Teachers: Ellen Davison and Radha Nicholson
Venue: Sangsurya, Byron Bay.

A seven day Insight/Vipassana retreat
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 and the Dharma teachings in a welcoming supportive environment.

Download flyer here (160kb pdf)

Download Registration Form here (200kb MSWord.doc)

Recollective Awareness Retreat (Spring)
13th - 15th September, 2013
Teacher: Anna Markey
Venue: Glenbarr Retreat Centre, Strathalbyn

Contact: bkirke(at)internode.on.net