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.
Working in Nature retreat
Giving back to the land. Our working in nature weekends offer an opportunity to engage with the track maintenance on the land at Sudarshanaloka in a…
Sudarshanaloka Stupa Anniversary - 15th February
The stupa is an important Buddhist monumental structure and is the spiritual and symbolic apex of Sudarshanaloka.
The Bodhisattva's Jubilation
An Order Study Retreat (Order members only) contemplating the significance and precious nature of Going for Refuge to the Three Jewels.