About this Event
Get ready to cleanse your mind and rediscover inner peace at The Detox Your Mind Retreat 2025 — a transformative day of insight, reflection, and renewal.
About this event
Spirituality • Buddhism
Is the caterpillar the end of its story? No — it’s a journey of transformation, not an ending. Yet this is how we often see ourselves: fixed, limited, and unchanging. How many days pass believing our current state defines who we truly are? How many moments are spent carrying the weight of old thoughts, unaware that we, too, are meant to transform — to emerge like the butterfly, light and free, untouched by the past?
From a single thought to the course of our lives, everything arises through conditions — constantly changing, dissolving, and reappearing in new forms. The mind, too, can evolve — shedding what no longer serves and opening to clarity, compassion, and freedom.
So, will you stay confined, or open your wings?
Join us at this retreat, where Buddhism and science meet. Step into an exploration of the mind — its illusions, its power, and its limitless potential for liberation. Learn to purify, renew, and truly detox your mind.
What to Expect
🌿 Enlightening Detox Sessions & Guided Meditation
🧘 Insightful MindLab Experiments and Reflections
🛕 The Joyful Practice of Selfless Offering
🎭 Group Activities & Shared Learnings
✨ And much more!
📅 Date & Time
Date : 16th November 2025
Time: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
📍Location
Rarakau: Riccarton Centre, 199 Clarence Street, Riccarton, Christchurch
💰Cost
NZD 20 per person
Cost is for the venue and meals. If you’re experiencing difficulty covering the full cost, please feel free to reach out to us. We’re happy to discuss options with you.
Refund Policy
✅ Refunds available up to 5 days before the event.
✅ Eventbrite's ticketing fees are non-refundable (approx. $3 per person).
🌟 About the Speaker
The retreat will be fully guided by Ven. Dr. Mahinda Thero from Jethavanarama Monastery. The venerable have been conducting many teaching activities such as residential and day retreats, seminars, workshops etc. across Australia and around the world (New Zealand, Singapore, UK, Italy, South Korea, Dubai, Israel).
Ven. Dr. Mahinda Thero:
Ven. Dr. Mahinda Thero is a former research scientist at the Australian National University (ANU), where he earned his PhD before dedicating his life to spiritual practice and service. As a higher-ordained monk, he has helped thousands overcome challenges such as stress, anxiety, depression, and addiction through a compassionate blend of Buddhist wisdom and scientific insight.
He serves as a pro bono consultant for the Vimukthi Foundation in Sri Lanka—which runs rehabilitation, orphanage, and youth programs—and is the President of the Ministry of Nirvana Australia, a not-for-profit organisation promoting mental health and well-being. Ven. Mahinda Thero has led numerous retreats and workshops across Australia and worldwide, inspiring many to discover peace, clarity, and balance withinn.
🔔 Registrations
Secure your place by 15th November 2025.
Simply scan the QR code on the flyer to complete your registration.
📞 More Info:
Chinthaka – 022 466 3080
Kasun – 021 0813 1212
Email: [email protected]
Organised by
Ministry of Nirvana – New Zealand
In collaboration with Enlight – To brighten your life
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
199 Clarence Street, 199 Clarence Street, Christchurch, New Zealand
NZD 20.00
