Retreats &
Special Events
Festivals & Weekend Retreats
These festivals and retreats provide a precious opportunity to immerse yourself in peace and wisdom. And to explore and practice the special presentation of modern Buddhism taught by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, the Founder of Modern Kadampa Buddhism.
Below are the upcoming Canberra, national and international festivals and retreats.
You’ll receive teachings, empowerments and guided meditations – and be with a wide variety of people with a shared interest in inner peace. Everyone is welcome to attend, regardless of your experience.
You will come away not only refreshed and relaxed but also spiritually re-energised.
Our next Weekend Away Retreat will be 24 - 26 October
July 25 – Aug 9 : book for 1 or 2 weeks
at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre in the Lake District or JOIN ONLINE
Join meditators from across the world at this most special lifechanging event.
October 3 – 9
at the spectacular International Kadampa Retreat Centre Grand Canyon or JOIN ONLINE
Gen-la Dekyong will share special advice that she has personally received from Venerable Geshe-la.
Happiness is an Inside Job: Weekend Lake Retreat
October 24-26
Enjoy deeply relaxing meditations at this guided weekend meditation retreat on the shores of Lake George just outside Bungendore. Discover a pure happiness that comes from a peaceful mind and warm heart.
Australian Festival 2026
January 2 – 7
Join meditators from across Australia for in-depth teachings and guided meditations at the beautiful and peaceful Kadampa Meditation Centre Australia in the Dandening Ranges outside Melbourne.
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Choose a retreat at Kadampa Meditation Centre Australia
– in Victoria’s beautiful Dandenong Ranges just an hour outside Melbourne –
Our national centre has weekend events and retreats throughout the year. Enjoy sublime meditations and teachings, comfortable accommodation and the lush tranquility of the mountains.
Courses & Retreats all year