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.
The Language of Enlightenment
Connect with others on the New Year Young Person's Retreat - with space for reflection, fun, and connection as we explore skillful communication.
Turning Towards Death and Dying
Open to all On this open retreat we will be turning towards the beauty of impermanence, the heartbreak of our own and others' inevitable mortality…
Anapanasati Summer Retreat
Dive deep in meditation and the river pools of Sudarshanaloka this summer