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.
Padmasambhava practice retreat
Dedicated to the archetype of total transformation Lived out fully, Buddhist practice is revolutionary. Its purpose is a complete transformation of…
Image, inquiry and imagination
Men's winter retreat at Sudarshanaloka What are the relevant images that support the Ideal of Human Enlightenment for you at this point in your life?…
The Four Brahmaviharas
Retreat for mitras, Order members and by special request This annual retreat will explore the Buddha's teaching on the cultivation of positive…