The rhythm of my heart is the birth and
death of all that are alive
Thich Nhat Hanh
Awakening isn’t happening anywhere else but here and now in this breathing, sensing, feeling, thinking body. And awakening isn’t an attainment, although we strive for it. There is actually nothing to gain, nothing to lose, but there is a shift in perception. And when this happens, we find ourselves living in a profound and grateful intimacy with this miracle of existence. The gifts of this shift in perception are many.

As the Buddha said, ‘mindfulness in the body leads to all skilful qualities on the side of realization.’ We’ll explore these in this retreat through including somatic practices that support the unwinding of deeply held patterns of tension and reactivity. We can then experience what it is like to rest into the fundamental ground of wellbeing – peaceful, clear, open. This is so very pleasurable and it is then so much easier to let go of limiting ideas of the self and to recognize the freedom and love the Buddha encourages in us.

The program will consist of lying down, sitting and walking meditation, regular guided meditation and somatic practice, dharma talks, and occasional relational meditation. Somatic practice sessions will include releasing with the breath, unwinding though movement, subtle body exploration, yoga, and TRE (Trauma Release Exercise).    TRE is excellent for tension release and nervous system regulation.

About the venue

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The retreat will be held at the Brahma Kumaris Centre for Spiritual Learning in Wilton, NSW, approximately 75 minutes’ drive from Sydney. Accommodation is in comfortable twin share rooms with en suites. Serene gardens and bushland surround the meditation centre.

​Suitable for experienced and new meditators

When: Friday 25th September to Thursday 1st October 2026
Times: Arrive from 4 pm and finish around 2 pm 
Where: Brahma Kumaris Centre, Wilton

​Cost: for accommodation & all vegetarian meals
  • Twin Share - $1020
  • Single rooms  - $1370
  • Concession (Twin Share) - $875.  For full time students, pensioners and unemployed. If you need assistance and do not qualify for the concession you may wish to apply for a scholarship (see below)
​Additional cost: 'Dana': In keeping with a 2,500 year old tradition no fee has been charged for the teachings. At the end of the retreat you are invited  to give a donation to express your appreciation and to support the teachers to continue their work.

For more information email (TBC)
To Book in, register and make payment click here
Scholarships 
Scholarships for all SIM ret​reats are available for people who need assistance paying the full fee and do not qualify for the concession.  Click here for more information and to apply.
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About the Teachers
Lizzie Turnbull - Click here for information.
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