Weekend
Lake Retreat
Guided Weekend Retreat
Fri evening 30 October
til Sun lunch 1 November
at Lake George
The moment we let go of our obsessive concern for our own welfare, our mind naturally
relaxes and becomes lighter.
Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
Enjoy immersing yourself in Buddha’s wisdom with a series of essential Buddhist meditations – at this guided meditation retreat on the shores of Lake George just outside Bungendore.
The retreat topic:
Meditations to overcome daily problems – and find deeper happiness.
The retreat will focus on the revered Buddhist practice of Exchanging Self with Others, the supreme method for overcoming the inner poison of self-cherishing and strengthening our love – from the text The New Eight Steps to Happiness.
Overcoming self-cherishing is the key to our spiritual progress and finding deeper happiness – as well as to solving our daily problems.
Our ordinary view is that we are the centre of the universe and that other people and things derive their significance principally from the way in which they affect us. This ordinary view is based in ignorance and is at the very core of our samsara – giving rise to all our delusions.
All worries, anxiety and sadness are based on self-cherishing. The moment we let go of our obsessive concern for our own welfare our mind naturally relaxes and becomes lighter.
The venue: Only an hour’s drive from Canberra is this peaceful refuge that feels a world away.
Accommodation: With comfortable air-conditioned rooms (single, double and twin) and a light-filled meditation room, this is the perfect spot for retreat. You can also camp by the shearing shed.
Option to come for the day: Join us for the day on Saturday.
Weekend Timetable: Starting with an introduction on Friday evening, there will be four meditation sessions on Saturday and two on Sunday morning.
Saturday timetable: If you’re booking just for the day, arrive at 8.30am for a coffee then the first session starts at 9am. The day finishes at 6pm.
Guided meditation sessions: will be one hour long – this includes explanation from the teacher and meditation tips.
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 with gluten-free options.
When
Fri 30 Oct dinner & meditation
Sat 31 Oct Sessions 9-10am | 11am-12pm | 3-4pm | 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 on the grass near the lake.
Seating is on chairs or cushions.
– more venue info below –
Cost
Single Room: $470
Twin or Double Share: $370 per person. Let us know if you’d like to share a Twin room with another attendee.
Saturday Only: $100 includes lunch & refreshments
Camping: $230 with your own tent & camping gear
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