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.

The Four Gifts: Buddhism for Today and Tomorrow

Starts: 3 Oct 2026

A retreat for mitras in their 20s and 30s

Some of the Auckland sangha at our centre (ABC)

ABC sangha retreat

Starts: 10 Oct 2026

Exploring the role of beauty in the spiritual life

Volunteers' Retreat (October 2026)

Starts: 30 Oct 2026

A practice of Sangha and generosity

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