Welcome to Sudarshanaloka
‘Land of beautiful vision’
Sudarshanaloka is a Buddhist retreat centre near Thames, New Zealand. Our aim is to provide the conditions for people to deepen their spiritual practice. We run meditation retreats, offer isolated cabins for solitary retreats, and host community events.
Sudarshanaloka Community practice morning
Are you new to or interested in Buddhism or spiritual community? The following events are great ways to get a feel for our community and practice.
Working in Nature retreat
Giving back to the land. Our working in nature weekends offer an opportunity to engage with the track maintenance on the land at Sudarshanaloka in a…
Sudarshanaloka Stupa Anniversary - 15th February
The stupa is an important Buddhist monumental structure and is the spiritual and symbolic apex of Sudarshanaloka.