Turning Towards Death and Dying
Open to all
On this open retreat we will be turning towards the beauty of impermanence, the heartbreak of our own and others' inevitable mortality and reflecting on how we can wake up to the truth, prepare the way and live a life of deeper meaning.
The programme will include: meditations on our own death and impermanence, meditations on love and compassion, for ourselves and others, ritual, mantra and ceremony, talks and reflection exercises, discussion and personal sharing.
There will also be periods of silence, allowing time to relax and absorb the natural beauty of the surrounding forest and rivers at Sudarshanaloka. Bring your togs, if you enjoy swimming, as there are some magical swimming holes and waterfalls.
On our retreats we share simple chores including food preparation as part of our collective practice of building friendships and caring for each other.
This retreat is open to newcomers as well as experienced dharma practitioners. It will be helpful for us to know your level of meditation experience when booking.
Details
Start: 10 Jan 2026 at 6:00pm
Finish: 17 Jan 2026 at 11:00am
Cost: Fully waged $530 Concession $470 or koha as appropriate (by arrangement)
Led by
Maitrikirti
I first came to Buddhism in 2005 and after many years of study, going on retreat, meditation practice, and building spiritual friendships, I was…
Karunajoti
My first introduction to Buddhism was through a meditation class at the Auckland Buddhist Centre in 1999. This led to a strong desire to learn more…