Upcoming Events

  • The Land of Buddha Meditative Pilgrimage through North India & Nepal – 9-23rd February 2027 – 14 days

    This intimate small-group pilgrimage traces the life of Siddhartha Gautama. From his birthplace in Lumbini, through his Enlightenment beneath the Bodhi Tree in Bodh Gaya, to the site of his first teaching in Sarnath, and finally to Kushinagar, where he entered Mahaparinirvana. More than a sightseeing tour, this is an opportunity to deepen your meditation…

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  • Illawarra Daylong Retreat – Govinda Valley Retreat Center Oct 2026

    Finding an Inner Stillness – The art of mindful living A Day of Mindfulness Meditation Join meditation teacher, Grahame White for a one-day insight and mindfulness meditation practice day at the beautiful Govinda Valley Retreat Centre in Stanwell Tops, NSW. Practicing Vipassana meditation is perhaps the greatest gift we can give to ourselves and others.…

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  • Sunday Community Sitting – Keeping Up Our Practice

    Keeping up our practice is often difficult by ourselves. These community sittings offer a wonderful opportunity for our meditation community to connect once a week, to sit together and encourage continued practice. Zoom Sunday Community Sitting Dates: August 2nd August 9th August 16th August 23rd Time: 9:00-10:15AM (AEST) 9:00-9:15 Brief talk 9:15-10:00 Sitting 10:00-10:15 Q&A…

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  • Keeping up the Practice – Illawarra Monthly Face to Face Meditation Course

    Saturday Community Sittings Join us for a monthly gathering dedicated to the practice of Vipassana (Insight) Meditation – an opportunity to come together as a community, deepen our meditation, and cultivate mindfulness. These extended practice sessions offer a chance to refine our understanding of the foundational principles of Vipassana through a balanced schedule of sitting…

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