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.

Mandala of the Firth

Five Jina New Year retreat

Starts: 27 Dec 2024

The Archetypal Buddhas descend on Sudarshanaloka

YP retreat

Indra's net: Creative connection with the sangha

Starts: 3 Jan 2025

Summer glorious summer plunging in the pools, hiking the trails, hard core practice - immersed in Dharma. What not to like?

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Metta retreat

Starts: 11 Jan 2025

Summer at Sudarshanaloka is an opportunity to be on retreat in the bush, swimming in the rivers, enjoying good company and vegetarian food - practicing Dharma.

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