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.
International Spring Festival
Accomplishing the Great Wisdom Protection
24 – 29 May – available online for 3 weeks
at Manjushri Centre in the UK
Gen-la Kelsang Jampa will grant the blessing empowerment of & teach about Dorje Shugden, who averts obstacles to our spiritual practice and gathers all the conditions we need for success.
Winter Lake Retreat
Friday 7 to Sunday 9 June
at Silver Wattle Retreat Centre on Lake George
Escape for a weekend to a serene place just outside Canberra – and replenish your mind with nourishing guided meditations.
Country Weekend Retreat
Friday 1 to Sunday 3 November
at Crooked Corner
Devote a weekend to immersing yourself in wisdom & clarity. Revel in inner & outer tranquility in this unique location in beautiful countryside two hours’ drive from Canberra.
Contact Us
Telephone 0477 044 607
Email info@meditateincanberra.org
Offering Our Faith
Dharmachakra Day: Sun 2 June, 2024
at the centre at 7.30am, 10.30am & 2.30pm
In the lead up to Dharmachakra Day, we celebrate Buddha’s first teaching in this world. This day is also the birthday of Venerable Geshe-la, the founder of the New Kadampa Tradition. We express our faith and gratitude with a day retreat reciting special prayers and Venerable Geshe-la’s name mantra.