Day Retreats
Day retreats with the Melbourne Buddhist Centre offer an opportunity to immerse yourself in meditation and Buddhism without going away or having to put aside a whole weekend. Retreats are a great way to make connection with others and their practice. See the list below of upcoming day events at the MBC.
Residential Retreats
Take a break and learn about meditation, Buddhism and yourself in a relaxed bushland setting. On retreat we follow in the footsteps of the Buddha, leaving behind the world of technology, busyness, and the demands of modern life, and entering into a different way of being with like-minded people.
Combining meditation and silence, discussion and friendship, inspiring collective rituals and time for solitude. Whether you’re new to Buddhism and meditation or have been practising for some time, going on retreat is a great opportunity to explore Buddhist practice and deepen friendships.

From a weekend to 10 days in duration, our retreats are fully catered with nutritious vegan food. Accommodation is simple with shared rooms. If you choose to book onto one of our retreats we will give you more information on what to bring and directions to the retreat. We can even supply meditation equipment on request and organise a lift to and from the retreat. Hope to see you on retreat soon!
Meditation Day Retreat – February 2021
These meditation day retreats are offered monthly as an opportunity for us to go deeper in our meditation practice. Our endeavours are supported by the practice of silence and the… Read More Meditation Day Retreat – February 2021
Mitra Meditation Half Day
Connecting In With Our Meditation Practice Connecting in with our meditation experience. Together in this session we will explore ; Why do we meditate? What are the elements in our meditation… Read More Mitra Meditation Half Day
Men’s Open Retreat
Creativity and Imagination To fully embrace the Dharma life, there must be a growing confidence-trust in the Buddha, his teachings and methods. In this retreat for men familiar with our meditation… Read More Men’s Open Retreat
Easter Retreat 2021
Join Siladasa at the remote bush of Baanya Biami for a retreat exploring the mind in nature's elements, inspired by the songs of Tibet's great yogi, Milarepa. This retreat will… Read More Easter Retreat 2021
Meditation Intensive Retreat
Extend and deepen your meditation practice on this meditation intensive retreat, amidst the beautiful bush setting of the Yarra Valley. The retreat will be held under the supportive conditions of… Read More Meditation Intensive Retreat
Mindfully Alive Retreat
A 7 day meditation retreat led by Maitripala, with the opportunity to mindfully explore whatever comes into your field of awareness, on or off the meditation cushion. There will be… Read More Mindfully Alive Retreat