How do we keep our hearts open in face of the overwhelming suffering we see in the world?
This retreat will offer you the time, the space, and practices to give your body and mind the opportunity to settle and find freedom in the midst of this suffering. This six-day silent retreat offers a rich program of guided meditations, instructions, sitting and walking meditations, individual meetings with the teachers and open dharma inquiry sessions. There will be talks each evening that will offer insights into how the liberating wisdom teachings of the Buddha can provide understanding into our experiences of the world and ourselves. Each day will also offer the opportunity to embody the heart practices through Mindful Dance sessions with music. These sessions are adapted from Biodanza, a movement methodology that supports dancing with life and reconnecting with our vitality, joy, and the pleasure of living. By deepening our mindful awareness, savouring the stillness that is possible, we can discover an embodied sense of freedom, an unbounded experience of life that is beyond our limited self-view. Here is an outline of the Daily Retreat schedule |
Suitable for experienced and new meditators
When: 5 to 11 July 2024 (6 nights) Times: Start: arrive from 4.00pm on Friday 5 July Finish at 2pm Thursday 11 July Cost: for all vegetarian meals and accommodation
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 (dana) to express your appreciation and to support the teachers to continue their work. Scholarships
Scholarships for all SIM retreats are available for people who need assistance. Click here for more information and to apply. |
About the venue
The retreat will be held at the beautiful Sangsurya retreat centre in Byron Bay. Address: 95 Old Bangalow Road, Byron Bay NSW. |