The Mountains - Clear Mind - Meditation Retreat 4-6 May
Join us for a weekend guided meditation retreat at Forest Lodge in the Craigieburn Mountain Range.
This retreat consists of teachings and guided meditations based on the profound Buddhist Mahamudra meditations, meditation on the mind itself. These meditations guide us on a voyage of exploration of our mind which lead to an experience of inner peace and mental clarity.
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.
The area around Forest Lodge is particularly tranquil and conducive to meditation. The daily routine consists of meditation sessions and breaks that allow for plenty of time to go walking or for simply enjoying the stillness of the mountains. Silence is observed from after the evening session until the end of the second morning session, with a break from silence for lunchtime and the afternoon.
Forest Lodge is located amongst beech forest and tussock on the Mt Cheeseman Road in the Craigieburn Mountain Ranges, just 90 minutes drive from Christchurch.
The Retreat begins with supper on Friday night at 6.00pm and finishes at 4.30pm on Sunday.
Cost: $140 for the entire retreat - this includes teachings, accommodation and delicious vegetarian food. Accommodation is in light, spacious bunkrooms.
Please contact the Centre to book your place.