The Cave: Residential Retreat with Bodhidasa

The Cave: Residential Retreat with Bodhidasa

Friday 21 August – Sunday 23 August at Wesburn Recreation Camp

Dare you enter?

What will you find inside?

Through dramatic storytelling, mask, meditation and creative play, this retreat will reenact a meeting that would forever change the life of Tibet’s greatest yogi, Milarepa. Will this meeting change yours too?

Bodhidasa returns to the Melbourne Sangha to share his fascination for the life and teachings of Milarepa. Though this retreat stands alone, it is in some ways a prequel to last year’s ‘Dancing with Demons’ retreat. Those who attend will be invited to engage wholeheartedly and unreservedly in what awaits within the cave of the heart. As such, it may not be suitable for newcomers. Participants need to be familiar with the practices taught in the Triratna Buddhist Community including meditation, ritual and chanting.

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Open to those who are familiar with Triratna meditations and ritual practices
Venue: Wesburn Recreation Camp, Yarra Valley, Victoria
Bookings Essential: $255 Full Waged, $210 Low Waged, $140 Concession

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About Bodhidasa

Visiting from Sydney, Bodhidasa is the author of recent title, Approaching Enlightenment.

Bodhidasa has taught in some of Sydney Australia’s best schools. He is part of the leadership team at Australia’s only Buddhist school where he is responsible for curriculum design and chaplaincy in addition to classroom teaching.

A member of the Triratna Buddhist order, he also leads adults in retreats, classes and courses at the Sydney Buddhist Centre, emphasizing the role of devotion in the spiritual life.

[Event image: Underground Chud (by Nicolas Roerich, 1928)]

Book Now: $255 / $210 / $140
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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be a Buddhist / meditator?

Participants need to be familiar with the practices taught in the Triratna Buddhist Community, including meditation, ritual and chanting.

What does the cost include?

The retreat cost covers the full cost of the retreat, including food and accommodation.

When does the retreat start and end?

The retreat will begin with dinner on the Friday evening around 6pm. You are welcome to arrive any time from 5pm. It is normally not advisable to plan to arrive later than this. If you think you might need to, please contact us before booking.

We will finish on the Sunday afternoon, around 3pm.

What’s the Accommodation Like?

The venue has simple but comfortable accommodation. Shared dormitories are arranged in men's+ and women's+ wings. The venue has shared bathroom facilities with toilets and showers, separate from the bedrooms.

It’s also possible to camp, if you’d prefer to bring your own tent.

Part of the retreat experience is getting to live communally. We’ll eat, cook and clean up together, which is a great way to care for one another and become friends.

If it’s not possible for you to help with a light job each day, please contact us before booking.

Can I Have a Single Room?

Indoor beds are limited, so single sleeping quarters are not usually possible.

You’re welcome to bring your own camping gear and set up your tent in the ample grounds.

What’s the Food Like?

As part of our commitment to non-violence, we offer vegan food on our retreats.

If you have dietary restrictions not listed on the booking form, do let us know.

Please don’t bring along meat, fish, alcohol or recreational drugs.

What Should I Bring?

You’ll need to bring your own bedding: sheets, blankets and a pillow.

Make sure also to bring any medication and toiletries you need, including a towel.

Since we discourage the use of mobile phones, you might find it helpful to bring a torch and a watch. A notebook and pen might also come in handy.

In cold weather, we recommend bringing an extra blanket for meditation.

In warm weather, consider what you’ll need in terms of sun protection and hiking shoes.

How To Get Here

Directions from MBC to Wesburn Recreation Camp