Weekend
Lake Retreat
Lamrim:
Essential Buddhist Meditations
Guided Retreat
Join for the day on Sat 30 May
at Lake George
Enjoy immersing yourself in the Lamrim: a series of essential Buddhist meditations – at this guided 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 – with meditations on:
our precious human life, karma & refuge, liberation from suffering – and love & compassion.
The meditations: Buddhist nun Kelsang Dana will guide us through qualified Lamrim meditations which are the path to pure happiness.
We will have the time to turn our mind in a positive direction, eliminate obstacles and replenish our being.
Accommodation (now booked out): 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.
Saturday timetable: arrive at 8.30am for a coffee then the first session starts at 9am. The day finishes at 6pm.
Weekend Timetable: Starting with an introduction on Friday evening, there will be four meditation sessions on Saturday and two on Sunday morning.
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 29 May dinner & meditation
Sat 30 May Sessions 9-10am | 11am-12pm | 3.30-4.30pm | 5-6pm
Sun 31 May 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. Or camp in the nearby orchard.
Seating is on chairs.
– more venue info below –
Cost
Saturday Only: $100 includes lunch & refreshments (Members $40)
Camping for the weekend is available: $230 includes all meals & refreshments
Single Room: $440 – booked out – add your name to the wait list
Twin Share: $365 per person – booked out – add your name to the wait list
Members: $60 discount all fees
The Teacher
Resident Teacher and Buddhist nun Kelsang Dana will guide this retreat. Dana has been teaching Buddhist meditation for over 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.
Feedback from previous retreats:
"The venue is superb."
"Relaxing & insightful."
"The food was delicious & the meditations very good."
"A wonderful weekend in a serene environment."
"Peaceful, illuminating, transformative."
The Location: For this retreat, we have the private use of the gorgeous secluded Silver Wattle Quaker Retreat Centre on the shores of Lake George, surrounded by nature & wildlife.
Contact Us
Telephone 0477 044 607
Email info@meditateincanberra.org