Stillness Within Mountains Retreat 8th – 10th November 2024
We offer guided meditation retreats held at Forest Lodge in the Craigieburn Mountain Ranges, just 90 minutes drive from Christchurch. The retreats are suitable to those new to meditation as well as experienced practitioners. Everyone is welcome.
In this retreat our Resident Teacher and Buddhist Nun, Gen Kelsang Luma will teach and guide simple yet profound meditations that lead us deep into the stillness of our own mind. Dive into the silence and clarity of your own mind and experience the peace and tranquility of the mind’s pure nature.
Being on retreat is a special time to take ourselves away from our usual routines and busy lives. Through the teachings, contemplation and meditations we allow ourselves to develop a positive perspective. We then bring this new perspective back into our daily lives to benefit ourself and others.
Forest Lodge is located amongst beech forest and tussock. The area around the Lodge is particularly tranquil and conducive to meditation. There is plenty of time for walking or to simply enjoy the stillness of the mountains. The Retreat includes teachings, accommodation and delicious vegetarian meals. Accommodation is in light, spacious bunkrooms. There are 2 – 3 people in each bunkroom.
The Retreat begins with dinner on Friday at 6.30pm and finishes on Sunday at 3.30pm. Silence is observed in the morning until the end of the second morning session. Each session contains a teaching and guided meditation.
The Teacher
Gen Kelsang Luma is a Buddhist nun and the Resident Teacher of Kalpa Bhadra Buddhist Centre in Christchurch and is Geshe-las representative in the South Island. She has been ordained under Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for over 19 years and has dedicated her life to studying and practicing his instructions and helping people solve their problems through Buddha’s timeless instructions.
Gen Luma gives clear and practical teachings, sharing her deep understanding of the Buddhist path. Through her teachings and example she shows us how we can easily integrate Buddha’s wisdom into our modern lives. She has engaged in extensive retreats over the past 20 years and has a wealth of experience to share.
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Payment and Refunds
$330 for the entire retreat – this includes teachings, accommodation and delicious vegetarian meals.
Bookings require a minimum non-refundable 25% deposit of $82.50 at the time of booking.
Balance of payment is to be paid in full before 8 days of the start of the Retreat – 31 October.
Cancellations: 25% deposit is non-refundable in case of cancellations. After 31 October the Retreat fee is fully non-refundable. This is due to the cost of hiring the venue and food etc.
Booking is essential, so please book online below, or contact the Centre to book your place. We can only take 16 people on the retreat so book early to avoid missing out!
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