Enjoy deeply relaxing meditations at this guided weekend meditation retreat on the shores of Lake George just outside Bungendore.
Only an hour’s drive from Canberra is this peaceful refuge that feels a world away.
Discover the pure happiness that comes from a peaceful mind and a warm heart.
Come for the weekend, or just for the day on Saturday.
The meditations: Buddhist nun Kelsang Dana will guide us through qualified meditations on pure happiness. We will have the time to gently relax our mind and replenish our heart.
Accommodation: With comfortable air-conditioned rooms (single and twin) and a light-filled meditation room, this is the perfect spot for retreat. You can also camp in the orchard, or just join us for the day on Saturday.
Timetable: Starting with an introduction on Friday evening,there will be four meditation sessions on Saturday and two on Sunday.
Guided meditation retreat sessions will be one hour long, and run between 9am and 6pm on Saturday, and also on Sunday morning, finishing with lunch.
There will be ample time to enjoy the place, walk and relax – and your meals will be fully catered with our favourite home-cooked vegetarian & vegan recipes.
When
Fri 24 Oct dinner & meditation
Sat 25 Oct Sessions 9-10am | 11am-12pm | 3.30-4.30pm | 5-6pm
Sun 26 Oct Sessions 9-10am | 11am-12pm
Ends with Sunday lunch
Option to come for Saturday only
Where
This tranquil place is on the shores of Lake George and has been a place of refuge and for contemplation for decades.
Purpose-built retreat accommodation is single or twin rooms with shared bathrooms.
Resident Teacher and Buddhist nun Kelsang Dana will guide this retreat. Dana has been teaching Buddhist meditation for 12 years. Through her joyful and loving aspect, she is able to communicate the essential points of meditation and Buddhism in a practical way that makes people feel confident, uplifted and encouraged.