Working in Nature retreat

Starts 19 Sep 2025

aerial view of stupa

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 playful, meaningful, and effective way. In addition, they offer an enjoyable way to spend time with other like-minded people who enjoy contributing back to the land.

These weekends also contribute to the Suvana (beautiful forest) project launched in 2023 to protect the flora and fauna and strengthen the biodiversity of this little bit of Aotearoa over which we have guardianship.

Food will be provided at a cost of $60 for the three nights. Accommodation is free although a donation to help with keeping the retreat centre running would be much appreciated.

If you have loppers, hedge clippers, shovels, gardening implements or any tools you think could be useful, please bring them along.

Come and spend the weekend in nature working with like-minded people.

Details

Start: 19 Sep 2025 at 6:30pm
Finish: 21 Sep 2025 at 11:00am

Cost: $60 for food for three nights. Accommodation is free in return for your work contribution although a donation to help with keeping the retreat centre running would be very much appreciated.

Led by

Akasasri

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Ratnavyuha

I've been actively involved with the Triratna Buddhist community since 1992 while still at University. As with many other people, my personal journey…

Akasamati

Akasamati came to Auckland from the UK in 1990 just as the Auckland Buddhist Centre was about to open at its present location. Since then she has…

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