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.

Volunteers' Retreat (April 2026)

Starts: 3 Apr 2026

Giving back to the land

working in nature retreats

Working in Nature weekend

Starts: 17 Apr 2026

giving back to the land

Stupa at Sudarshanaloka

Noble Silence Retreat

Starts: 14 May 2026

Give yourself the chance to take a break from talking and experience yourself in a non-verbal situation, in beautiful surroundings, with supportive…

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