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.

NYR2025/6

The Wheel of Life

Starts: 27 Dec 2025

Trade this years New Year festivities for summer at Sudarshanaloka

YP Retreat 2026

The Language of Enlightenment

Starts: 3 Jan 2026

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

Starts: 10 Jan 2026

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…

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