{"id":15199,"date":"2026-02-27T21:00:36","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T10:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/santifm.org\/santi\/?p=15199"},"modified":"2026-02-27T21:11:48","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T10:11:48","slug":"stopping-the-thinking-mind-day-retreat-march-22nd-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/santifm.org\/santi\/2026\/02\/27\/stopping-the-thinking-mind-day-retreat-march-22nd-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Stopping the Thinking Mind – Day Retreat March 22nd 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Learn to calm the restless mind and experience inner stillness. Through guided meditation and mindfulness practice, this retreat helps you observe thoughts without getting caught up in them, cultivating clarity, peace, and presence that you can carry into daily life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You are invited to join us for a quiet day of meditation in the tranquil surrounds of Santi Forest Monastery<\/strong>, 100, Coalmines Road, Bundanoon, NSW 2578.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please email<\/strong> us if you wish to join this retreat santimonastery@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This event is free of charge. There will be a shared vegetarian lunch and hot and cold drinks will be provided. You are welcome to bring a plate of food to share. Teachings will be held in the meditation hall and the shared meal will be offered in the outdoor d\u0101na shelter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

9.00 am \u2013 10.00 am \u2013 Guided meditation \u2013 Inclining the mind to the present<\/strong>
10.00 am \u2013 10.30 am \u2013 Walking meditation
10.45 am \u2013 12.30 pm \u2013 Shared Lunch in silence
12.30 pm \u2013 1.30 pm \u2013 Dhamma Talk \u2013 Becoming still and contented<\/strong>
1.30 pm \u2013 3.00 pm \u2013 Walk to the Big Cave & Meditation
3.00 pm \u2013 4.00 pm \u2013 Q & A and Tea with the monastics (optional)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location:<\/strong> 100, Coalmines Road, Bundanoon, NSW 2578.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to bring \u2013 <\/strong>Good walking shoes, hat, sunscreen, water bottle, warm clothing (Southern Highlands is always a few degrees cooler). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meditation mats, cushions, stools and chairs are provided<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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