Day of Mindfulness & Retreat Schedule 2018

Kuan Yin Meditation Centre

DAY OF MINDFULNESS & RETREAT SCHEDULE 2018

January: Sunday 21st- Sunday 28th – Freedom of the Heart Mind -Insight Meditation retreat with Will James and Subhana Barzaghi, Byron Bay

February: Saturday 17th-Meditation in Action 9:30am-1pm - Kuan Yin Meditation Sangha Work Morning There will be an optional period of meditation practice in the morning from 9-9:30am. The main activities will be working in the gardens and working in the Dojo. Contact: Sue on 02 6624 3505 for more information.

March: Friday 23rd–Wednesday 28th-The Path of Awakening A 5 day Insight/Mindfulness/Vipassana Retreat with Ellen Davison at Sangsurya, Byron Bay This retreat is suitable for both beginners and experienced meditators. The retreat consists of meditation instruction with guided meditations, sitting and walking meditation, Dharma talks plus group and individual interviews. Contact Jen on 02 66886366; mailto: Registration forms available on

April: Saturday 21st - Sunday 22nd A Weekend non-residential Retreat with Patrick Kearney at the Kuan Yin Meditation Centre This weekend of Mindful meditation is suitable for beginners and more experienced meditators. Patrick has over 30 years experience in meditation practice and teaching retreats throughout Australia. Patrick emphasises the important of developingindependence in practice through the dynamics of meditation and the theory which guides it. Contact

May:Thursday 3rd – Sunday 6thA residential Zen Retreat (sesshin) with Ellen Davison in Dorrigo. This sesshin will include meditation instructions, sitting and walking meditation, chanting, Dharma talks, and individual interviews. Ellen is a Zen Roshi within the Diamond Sangha Lineage established by Robert Aitken Roshi. Contact:Vince on 02 66550189;

July: Sunday 22nd Meditation in Action 9am-12pm - Kuan Yin Meditation Centre Sangha Work Morning A meditation and Sangha work day. This day will combine 1 period of meditation practice in the morning followed by applying one's practice into the activities of everyday life. Contact: Sue on 6624 3505

July: Monday 30 July to Wednesday 29 August Supported Solitary Month–Kallara Conference Centre, Strathbogie Ranges, Victoria Teachers: Subhana Barzaghi, Ellen Davison, Victor von der Heyde, Mal Huxter, Kirsten Kratz, and Christine Thompson This supported solitary retreat, offered for the first time in Australia provides a valuable opportunityfor experienced meditators to engage in a longer period of intensive personal practice, in the company of others. This retreat is offered to support the broader Australia wide Insight Meditation Community. This retreat is available for one month or two weeks. Information, Flyer and Registration form on

August – Saturday 18th Day of Mindfulness with Mal Huxter 9am - 4pm Mal is a Clinical Psychologist in private practice. He writes and conducts Mindfulness based programs. Mal currently leads workshops and courses in “Mindfulness & the Path of Kindness, Wisdom & Happiness”. Contact:

September: FridayAugust 31st -Thursday September 6th Awakening to Wisdom and Insight- A 6 day silent Meditation Retreat with Ellen Davison and Radha Nicholson atSangsurya, Byron Bay . This retreat consists of sitting and walking meditation, open inquiry sessions, group and individual meetings with the teachers, an optional morning yoga period, Dharma talks, and guided meditations. Info at

September: Saturday September 29th– Friday October 5th Hazy Moon Spring Sesshin (Zen Retreat) - A 6 day Zen Sesshin (retreat) with Ellen Davison at Mullumbimby. This 6 day sesshin will allow and encourage participants to settle deeply into the silence and stillness of the practice and to explore the deeper questions and issues which often arise in the course of one’s life. Ellen is a Roshi in the Diamond Sangha lineage and has been leading sesshin in Australia for over 15 years. Contact: Registration forms:

October: Sunday7th - Meditation in Action 9am-1pm A Meditation and Sangha work morning. - Contact: Sue: 02 6624 3505

October: Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th A 2 day non-residential retreat at Kuan Yin Meditation Centre with Patrick Kearney Patrick has over 30yrs experience in meditation practice and teaches retreats throughout Australia. Patrick emphasises the importance of developing independence in practice through the dynamics of meditation and the theory which guides it. Contact

December: Saturday1st–Friday7th- Meditation and Inquiry A Silent Meditation & Inquiry Retreat with Radha Nicholson at Sangsurya, Byron Bay. Info on

December: Sunday 2nd- Morning of Mindfulness with Ellen Davison This morning of mindfulness will include meditation instructions, sitting and walking meditation, a Dharma talk and interviews, followed by a shared lunch. Ellen emphasises the application of the teachings to everyday life.Contact Sue: 02 6624 3505

This schedule is subject to change without notice and as such bookings are recommended

Note: Registration forms for retreats will be available on the websites three months prior to retreats

KUAN YIN MEDITATION CENTRE

PO Box 516 Lismore NSW 248

Contacts: Sue: 02 6624 3505. Ellen:02 6688 6112