Thursday Nights
Guided and unguided meditation classes, followed by Dharma talks, and a monthly puja. Suitable for all levels of experience.
$20 / $11 concession, Free for Under-35s
The Path of Loving-Kindness to Wisdom
Thursday 2 April – Monday 6 April at The Briars Outdoor Education Camp
The cultivation of unconditional loving-kindness, metta, is a path to wisdom as much as to compassion. Over this Easter retreat, we shall focus on the metta bhavana meditation and explore its reach into our ethical lives and our understanding of the nature of conditional existence.
The retreat is open to all who are familiar with the mindfulness and metta practices as taught in Triratna. We shall complement meditation with simple guided chi kung exercises and each evening will conclude with a puja, a devotional ritual. There will be free time in the afternoons and silent periods overnight. We shall cater with nourishing vegan meals.
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Open to all who are familiar with Triratna meditation practices
Venue: The Briars Outdoor Education Camp, Mt Martha VIC
Booking Essential: $520 Full Waged, $450 Low Waged, $380 Concession
More questions? Get in touch
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Buddhist retreat?
This is a chance to get to know yourself and the world around you, without the distractions of modern life.
Do I need to be a Buddhist / meditator?
You don’t need to be a Buddhist to benefit from our retreats, but we will be practising the Buddha’s teachings.
Ideally, you will be familiar with our meditation practices (the mindfulness of breathing and metta bhavana), and confident with sitting for up to 45 minutes.
What does the cost include?
Food and administration costs are included in the price.
The cost has been kept to a minimum, and the retreat leaders and organisers are volunteers.
Can I Come for Part of the Retreat?
It’s important that you be there for the whole retreat, so that you and others can get the most out of the experience. If that won’t be possible, please get in touch with us before booking.
What’s the Accommodation Like?
The venue has simple but comfortable accommodation. Bedrooms are single-sex, with bunks. The venue has shared bathroom facilities with toilets and showers, separate from the bedrooms.
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.
Indoor beds are limited, so single sleeping quarters are not usually possible.
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.
The Team
How To Get Here
Directions to Briars Outdoor Education Camp
