Men's Nissaya order retreat

Starts 16 Aug 2025

At ordination, we take up new practises, a new name, and dedicate ourselves formally in specific ways. One way to explore this new life is through the four verses of acceptance that people recite during their private and public ordination:

• With loyalty to my teachers, I accept this ordination.
• In harmony with friends and companions, I accept this ordination.
• For the attainment of Enlightenment, I accept this ordination.
• For the benefit of all beings, I accept this ordination.

Nissaya retreats are specifically for those who have been ordained into the Triratna Buddhist Order within the last five years. During these retreats, we gather together as order members to explore topics which help us deepen our practise and collective experience of the Order. This usually involves the topics of sadhana and Order chapters.

If you'd like to know more about ordination into the Triratna Buddhist Order, please speak to a local Order member or your nearest Triratna centre.

These area based retreats are sometimes held in Australia at Vijayaloka Retreat Centre but not always listed publicly.