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.
Learn to Meditate in 3 Easy Steps📅 Sat 22 Oct
🕙 10am – 2.30pm | Doors open 9.30am |
💲 Book here: $55 (includes lunch)
🧘 Teacher: Andrew Monaghan
Through the practice of meditation we can develop and maintain a peaceful mind all the time. If our mind is peaceful all the time, we will be happy all the time. So, if we really wish for ourself and others to be happy all the time we must learn to practise meditation.
At this workshop Andrew will explain how to meditate and how to integrate our practice of meditation into our daily life. Through doing this we can reduce our stress, experience a calm, spacious feeling in the mind, and find many of our usual problems falling away.
Motivation: We do what we want to do. By appreciating and contemplating the many benefits of having a regular meditation practice, we’ll encouraged and come to enjoy greater inner peace and happiness every day of our life.
Preparation: Laying the foundation for effective meditation. Through some simple, practical preparations, we’ll create a solid foundation for success in our meditation practice.
Transformation: Meditation is a powerful tool for personal growth and profound inner transformation. Understand how to use meditation to effect this inner transformation and become the very best version of ourself.
Silencing the Inner Critic📅 Sat 29 Oct
🕙 10am – 2.30pm | Doors open 9.30am |
💲 Book here: $65 (includes lunch)
🧘 Teacher: Visiting Teacher Gen Kelsang Lhachog.
Gen Kelsang Lhachog is the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Sydney. She is an Australian Buddhist nun who has been studying and practising Kadampa Buddhism with Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for over 25 years. Gen Lhachog is an inspiring example of Modern Buddhism in practice. She presents Buddha’s teachings with beautiful clarity, wisdom and sincerity, skillfully guiding people from all walks of life to find inner peace and lasting happiness.
We all have an unhelpful habit of being self critical that not only disturbs our mental peace but actually holds us back from being the person we want to be. Far from being useful, our inner critic can prevent us from living the life we really want to live.
Learn to recognise this inner critic as it operates in your life and relationships, and discover through meditation how to let go of this painful habit.
Through reflecting with wisdom you can skillfully develop the inner qualities that build true self confidence and enable you to realise your full potential.
At this morning workshop, visiting Teacher and Buddhist nun Gen Kelsang Lhachog will guide us in practical and effective meditations and ways of thinking – drawn from Buddha’s teachings – that enable us to become happier, more content and comfortable in our life.
Beginners Meditation Retreat📅 Sun 20 Nov
🕙 10am – 2.30pm | Doors open 9.30am | see timetable below.
💲 Book here: $55 (includes lunch)
🧘 Teacher: Gen Kelsang Ani
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 this course, regardless of experience. This beginners meditation retreat will 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.
Next retreat topic: Meditations for a Clear Mind | Sun 20 Nov
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 Retreat📅 Fri 7 – Sun 9 Oct – Wake up smiling – teachings and meditations to feel alive every day.
📅 Fri 4 – Sun 6 Nov – Unwind your mind – teachings and meditations on overcoming anger and irritation.
🕙 Fri 6pm – Sun 12.30pm
🧘 Teacher: Gen Kelsang Ani
Escape the stress and busyness of life and discover the peace of meditation for yourself. Be guided through simple meditations that relax the mind and body, leading to a deep experience of inner peace and contentment.
This retreat provides an excellent introduction to meditation and is a perfect break for those with a busy life. Take the 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.
Fees & Booking
Prices for the retreat vary depending upon which room is booked and whether you are single or sharing a room with a friend or a partner. There are a variety of different rooms available, please see the pictures below to see the range of rooms available to book.
Prices range from $456 – $610 for singles, for those sharing a room with a friend or couple, prices range from $328 – $405 ( prices are all-inclusive, further details on the booking form).
Book Here: Friday 7 – Sunday 9 October 2022 (one room left)
SOLD OUT: Friday 4 – Sunday 6 November 2022
Due to the popularity of these events we will be scheduling more dates for 2022. Booking will be available soon.
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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 for one person – if sharing your room, please book additional retreat fee per person.
Orchard Room
One queen bed, ensuite bathroom. Reverse cycle air conditioning. Price includes retreat fee for one person – if sharing your room, please book additional retreat fee per person.
Family Forest Room
One queen bed and one bunk bed, ensuite bathroom. Reverse cycle air conditioning. Price includes retreat fee for one person – if sharing your room, please book additional retreat fee per person.
Train Carriage
One queen bed, ensuite bathroom, kitchenette. Reverse cycle air conditioning. Price includes retreat fee for one person – if sharing your room, please book additional retreat fee per person.
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 for one person – if sharing your room, please book additional retreat fee per person.
Bungalow
One queen bed, full bathroom, kitchen and living room. Reverse cycle air conditioning. Price includes retreat fee for one person – if sharing your room, please book additional retreat fee per person.
Food for Thought📅 Fri 18 Nov – What is the Mind?
🕙 6 – 9pm
🧘 Teacher: Gen Kelsang Ani
Enjoy a special night out savouring delicious food, exploring one of life’s big questions and being guided in relaxing meditation.
These evenings present a wonderful and different opportunity to meet new people, to enquire and discuss meaningful topics, to enjoy delicious home-cooked vegetarian food and to discover a place of peace in our busy world.
