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Retreats

What is a Retreat?

Our retreats are suitable for those who are familiar with our meditation practices. If you haven't been on a retreat with us before, we encourage you to attend a meditation course or our drop-in classes until you are familiar with our meditations.

A Buddhist retreat provides a chance to put aside the concerns and demands of normal routine. Leaving behind the noise and clutter of everyday life enables us to begin to relax and deepen our awareness. Many people who go on a Buddhist retreat increase their sense of grounding, calm, and contact with themselves. Eventually, many find these qualities transfer to everyday life, leading to increased expression of our human potential. Attending a retreat provides an opportunity to share time and inspiration with people from all walks of life who are keen to learn about and practise Buddhism.
A retreat is not a holiday. Because it offers a time to deepen awareness of ourselves, of others, and of the world around us, as well as space to clarify the essentials in life, a retreat may be challenging and even life-changing.
Retreat activities may vary, but are likely to include meditation, some periods of silence, talks, workshops, and discussions. Also included will be short work activities such as washing-up or helping with meal preparation, as well as some free time. Meals are vegetarian.
All you need to bring are sleeping bag and pillow, clothes, and toiletries.

You may also like to check out the Sydney Buddhist Centre's retreat programme.

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