Retreats

For all enquiries and bookings for the Retreats, please contact the Retreats Co-ordinator: Aleta Coroneo at retreats@meditationintheshire.com or 9525 4636

ONE-DAY SILENT MEDITATION RETREAT

The day will be in silence to promote mindfulness and insight

Sunday, 21 November

at Bundeena Snr Citizens Hall, Cnr Liverpool Road and Bundeena Drive from 8 am to 3 pm

Bookings are essential as lunch, morning and afternoon tea will be catered for
Contribution: Donation to cover cost of food and hall hire (suggested $50)

 

3 DAY VIPASSANA RETREAT

11th, 12th and 13th June 2011
Queen's Birthday Long Weekend 2011

at the beautiful and peaceful Govinda Valley Retreat Centre,
Lot 1 Lady Carrington Road, Otford.

Three days in silence to concentrate on our mind, to instill insight, discipline and clarity

Conducted in the Mahayana tradition strictly in accordance with the Teachings of Venerable Antonio Satta and led by Venerable Yangchen

This is a Buddhist Retreat conducted in silence and requires effort and strict self-discipline.

This Retreat is suitable for beginners or experienced meditators, however, it is not suitable for those suffering a psychological or severe neurological condition. If you wish to discuss whether this Retreat would be right for you, please contact the Retreats Coordinator, Aleta, on 9525 4636.

PRICE:

• Shared Accom. $295 per person
• Ensuite Accom. $370 per person (twin share)
• Student's Conc. $235 per person - shared accommodation

EARLY BIRD PRICE! Pay the full amount by 1st February 2011 and pay only ..........

• Shared Accom. $262 per person
• Ensuite Accom. $335 per person (twin share)

ACCOMMODATION:

• Shared (4 beds to a room) and common toilets and showers
• Ensuites (twin share) with own toilet, shower and linen

ONLY 4 ENSUITES AVAILABLE SO IT IS ADVISABLE TO BOOK EARLY FOR THESE

Price includes 7 meals and 2 nights' accommodation. Rooms are heated. Food is delicious!
Bookings can be made now. To download the Rules of the Retreat please click here. To secure your booking, please download and complete the Application Form and return to the address on the Form.

Bookings will not be considered without an Application Form and Deposit. For enquiries, please contact the Retreat Co-ordinator, Aleta, on 9525 4636.

The Gompa at Govinda Valley will take 45 retreatants comfortably. All meals are vegetarian and prepared on the premises by staff who must bathe and meditate before each meal preparation. Those on special diets are catered for. Rooms, Gompa and Dining Room are heated.

Govinda Valley is 4 minutes' walk from Otford Railway Station and car pools will be organised. When submitting your booking, please advise if you need or can offer a lift.