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 Day Anniversary
Reflecting on impermanence, the mystery of death and the Buddha's Parinirvana Our annual celebration of the Sudarshanaloka stupa will be held on the…
Entering into simplicity
A retreat for newcomers Step into the elemental beauty of Sudarshanaloka Retreat Centre in the Coromandel hills, and a simple programme of…
Men's ordination retreat
From 25 Feb to 2 April we have a men's ordination retreat taking place at Sudarshanaloka. This is a very auspicious and significant occasion for the…