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.
Stupa anniversary day
Saturday 14th February 2026 we are celebrating Stupa anniversary day at the top retreat centre and Stupa.
Order study retreat
This year's Order study retreat runs from Sunday through to Wednesday lunch time offering an opportunity to hang out and study with fellow order members.
Womens' Ordination Training Retreat
From its beginnings in the late 1960's, the Triratna Buddhist Order (initially known as the Western Buddhist Order) has always been open to more…