Take some time out to immerse yourself in meditation and to create some inner peace in your life at our meditation workshops and retreats. These courses examine a particular topic in greater depth than would be possible in a drop-in class.
Our workshops and retreats are open to everyone and are suitable for all levels of experience, including beginners.
The Science of HappinessVisiting Teacher Meditation Workshop
️Sat 30 Sep
10am – 2.30pm | Doors open 9.30am
Book here: $75 (includes lunch and refreshments)
Teacher: Gen Kelsang Rabten
Available to attend online for Centre members. Click here for details about our live-streamed events.
The tried and tested methods of modern Buddhism provide a scientific method to fulfil our deepest wish, our wish for happiness. In science we acquire knowledge through observation and experimentation. It is precisely through this method that Buddha arrived at his insights into reality, and in the practice of Buddhist meditation we learn to observe and experiment with our mind so as to reproduce, and thereby verify, Buddha’s results for ourselves. What are these results? Happiness!
Whereas our material science has brought about astounding external developments, it has never produced true, lasting happiness. How could it? Happiness is a state of mind and so its causes lie in the mind. Through the inner science of meditation, Buddha discovered these actual causes of happiness. Through applying the practice of meditation in our life we verify Buddha’s insights directly in our own experience. We become the inner scientist, and in the process learn how to skilfully let go of those states of mind that give rise to our unhappiness, and to nurture those inner states of peace, kindness, wisdom and love that give rise to feelings of authentic happiness.
Love Without PainMeditation Workshop
️Sat 21 Oct
10am – 2.30pm | Doors open 9.30am
Book here: $65 (includes lunch and refreshments)
Teacher: Gen Kelsang Ani
Available to attend online for Centre members. Click here for details about our live-streamed events.
Love can give rise to great happiness but all too often it seems to lead to pain and suffering. This is because we fail to understand the difference between love and attachment. Love is the source of happiness whereas the pain and sorrow in our relationships arises from our attachment.
In this workshop, Gen Kelsang Ani will explain how we can approach our love for our partner, family and friends from a fresh, new perspective by learning how to discriminate clearly between love and attachment. In this way our relationships will become more harmonious, joyful and long-lasting, and function to draw us closer to a state of pure and lasting happiness.
Breaking Bad HabitsMeditation Workshop
️Sun 12 Nov
10am – 2.30pm | Doors open 9.30am
Book Here: $65 (includes lunch and refreshments)
Teacher: Gen Kelsang Ani
Available to attend online for Centre members. Click here for details about our live-streamed events.
Bad habits make us unhappy, unhealthy and destroy our relationships and sense of self-worth. In this course Gen Kelsang Ani will explain the mental attitudes that cause our bad habits and keep us compulsively engaging in behaviours that harm ourself and others. By understanding our mind in this way, we can finally bring it under control and find mental peace, freedom, integrity and confidence. We can break our bad habits forever.
Beginners Meditation Retreat️ Sat 28 Oct
10am – 2.30pm | Doors open 9.30am | see timetable below.
Book here: $65 (includes refreshments and lunch)
Teacher: Gen Kelsang Ani
Available to attend online for Centre members. Click here for details about our live-streamed events.
Restore your inner peace and unlock your minds’ potential for lasting happiness. Join us for a relaxing day retreat in a quiet and peaceful environment, providing a rare opportunity to refresh your mind through meditation. Through meditation we can learn how to relax and develop peaceful and positive states of mind.
Everybody is welcome to attend, regardless of experience. These retreats consist of practical teachings and short guided meditations that will give rise to a peaceful feeling in the mind and improve your ability to live a peaceful life. Topics vary and are detailed below.
Retreat topic: Meditations for a Clear Mind | Sat 28 Oct
Be guided on a voyage of exploration of your own mind and discover your own inner potential for lasting peace and happiness. These meditations help us to experience mental peace and clarity by meditating on the mind itself. Through understanding your subconscious mind and how it works, begin to control your mind and improve your quality life more and in the future.
Weekend Meditation Retreat️️️️️️️️ Fri 3 – Sun 5 Nov 2023 – The Skill of Self-confidence (Just 3 rooms left)
Fri 6pm – Sun 1pm
Click here for prices – Contact us if you wish to pay in installments
Teacher: Gen Kelsang Ani
Escape the stress and busyness of life and discover the peace of meditation for yourself. Be guided to cultivate greater inner peace through practical Buddhist teachings and meditations. In between sessions, enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the Glass House Mountains and the company of like- minded people. These retreats provide a wonderful opportunity to unwind, relax and gain a more positive perspective on life.
The retreat begins with dinner on Friday night and finishes with lunch on Sunday. There are plenty of opportunities to relax and unwind in the tranquil surroundings, taking in views of the Glass House Mountains. The retreat is catered with delicious vegetarian food, and includes accommodation. All you need to do is to relax and enjoy yourself. Booking is essential – please book early to ensure a place.
Venue
Glasshouse Mountains Ecolodge, 198 Barrs Road, Glass House Mountains, Sunshine Coast, Queensland.
The Ecolodge is located 70 kilometers north of Brisbane in the hinterland of the Sunshine Coast.
By car
Take exit 188 off the M1 and head along Steve Irwin Way for about 8.5km. Turn left onto Barrs Connection Road, and immediately left again into Barrs Road. Follow Barrs Road for 2.5km and the Ecolodge is on the righthand side of the road. There is ample parking onsite, however, carpooling is encouraged.
By Train
Trains run several times each morning and afternoon from Brisbane to Glasshouse Mountains station on the Nambour/Gympie North line. The Ecolodge is 3 km from the station and we will be running a pick-up and drop-off service from Glass House Mountains Train Station, which you can add at the time of booking.
Retreat Topics and Dates
3 – 5 Nov: The Skill of Self-confidence
Discover a different way of viewing yourself, relating to the extraordinary potential we all have rather than our limitations. Through improving our inner qualities, our confidence and happiness naturally grow.
Fees & Booking
Prices range from $494 – $654 for singles; for a couple or those sharing a room with a friend, prices range from $362 – $552 per person; and if there are three of you who’d like to share a room, prices range from $330 – $371 per person. (Prices are all-inclusive, further details on the booking form).
We also offer day retreats in Brisbane city Click Here for Day Retreats
Beerwah Room
One queen bed and one single bed, ensuite bathroom. Reverse cycle air conditioning. Price includes retreat fee and all meals – if sharing your room, please book each additional person as a ‘roommate’.
Orchard Room
One queen bed, ensuite bathroom. Reverse cycle air conditioning. Price includes retreat fee and all meals – if sharing your room, please book each additional person as a ‘roommate’.
Family Forest Room
One queen bed and one bunk bed, ensuite bathroom. Reverse cycle air conditioning. Price includes retreat fee and all meals – if sharing your room, please book each additional person as a ‘roommate’.
Train Carriage
One queen bed, ensuite bathroom, kitchenette. Reverse cycle air conditioning. Price includes retreat fee and all meals – if sharing your room, please book each additional person as a ‘roommate’.
Mt Tibro Room
This room is perfect to share with a friend or two. One queen bed, two single beds in separate rooms (one mezzanine), shared full bathroom. Reverse cycle air conditioning. Price includes retreat fee and all meals – if sharing your room, please book each additional person as a ‘roommate’.
Bungalow
One queen bed, full bathroom, kitchen and living room. Reverse cycle air conditioning. Price includes retreat fee and all meals – if sharing your room, please book each additional person as a ‘roommate’.
The Science of HappinessVisiting Teacher Meditation Workshop
️Sat 30 Sep
10am – 2.30pm | Doors open 9.30am
Book here: $75 (includes lunch and refreshments)
Teacher: Gen Kelsang Rabten
Available to attend online for Centre members. Click here for details about our live-streamed events.
The tried and tested methods of modern Buddhism provide a scientific method to fulfil our deepest wish, our wish for happiness. In science we acquire knowledge through observation and experimentation. It is precisely through this method that Buddha arrived at his insights into reality, and in the practice of Buddhist meditation we learn to observe and experiment with our mind so as to reproduce, and thereby verify, Buddha’s results for ourselves. What are these results? Happiness!
Whereas our material science has brought about astounding external developments, it has never produced true, lasting happiness. How could it? Happiness is a state of mind and so its causes lie in the mind. Through the inner science of meditation, Buddha discovered these actual causes of happiness. Through applying the practice of meditation in our life we verify Buddha’s insights directly in our own experience. We become the inner scientist, and in the process learn how to skilfully let go of those states of mind that give rise to our unhappiness, and to nurture those inner states of peace, kindness, wisdom and love that give rise to feelings of authentic happiness.
Meditation and Buddhism for KidsSunday 9.30am -10.30am
️ Oct 15 • 22 • 29
These classes include simple Buddhist teachings and meditations that revolve around children’s everyday experiences. They are designed to help them see things in a way that makes them calmer and happier. Classes also include a craft activity based on that day’s topic. In these classes, children learn simple meditations, as well as methods to calm their minds and deal with negative feelings. Suggested age range is 5-11 years. Children are to be accompanied by an adult. Booking is required.
Each year, as well as many other special events and retreats, Kadampa Meditation Centre Australia hosts the Australian Festival around the new year and the Australian Dharma Celebration around Easter. These special national events gather people from all over Australia together to enjoy meaningful spiritual holidays.
