Looking to spend your Christmas or the New Year’s Day at a peaceful place?
Then join us for a quiet day-retreat in the tranquil surrounds of Santi Forest Monastery.
We are offering 2 separate day retreats on Wednesday the 25th of December 2024 and on Wednesday the 1st of January 2025.
These events are free of charge. You are invited to bring a plate of food to share.
Fewness of Wishes – 25th December 2024
9.00 am – 9.30 am – Arrival and settling in
9.30 am – 10.30 am – Guided meditation
10.30 am – 11.00 am – Walking meditation
11.00 am – 12.30 pm – Lunch
12.30 pm – 1.30 pm – Dhamma talk – Fewness of Wishes
1.30 pm – 3.00 pm – Walk to the Big Cave. Guided Meditation
3.00 pm – 4.30 pm – Q&A session with a cuppa
4.30 pm Sharing of merits and end of the day
At Peace – 1st January 2025
Gates open at 8.30am
9.00 am – 9.15 am – Arrival and settling in
9.15: Welcome and housekeeping
9.30 am – 10.00 am – Guided meditation
10.00 am – 10.30 am – Walking meditation
10.30– Refuges and precepts, meal blessing in the mediation hall
10.45– get ready for lunch
11.00 am – 12.30 pm – Lunch and washing up.
12.30 pm – 1.30 pm – Dhamma talk – At Peace
1.30 pm – 3.00 pm – Walk to the Big Cave. Guided Meditation
3.00 pm – 4.00 pm – Q&A session with a cuppa
4.00 pm Sharing of merits and end of the day
What to bring – Good walking shoes, hat, sunscreen, water bottle, warm clothing (Southern Highlands is always a few degrees cooler).
Meditation mats, cushions, stools and chairs are provided
This event is free of charge. Hot and cold drinks will be provided. Some vegetarian food will be provided and you are welcome to bring a plate of food to share.
Location
Santi Forest Monastery
100 Coalmines Rd, Bundanoon, NSW
Accessibility:
- The meditation hall is upstairs. Access to the Big Cave is a 10-15 minute walk on gravel.
- There is no public transport for this event.