About this Event
Join us for a weekend retreat at a serene, natural setting to detox our minds from the day to day clutter.
Every day, we wake up to a new set of challenges; uncertainties, pressures, and questions we may not feel fully equipped to handle. While we are often well-versed in the physical sciences, many of us have little understanding of the science of the mind, the very thing that shapes how we experience the world.
According to Buddhist philosophy, the world we perceive is not separate from us; it is deeply influenced by our thoughts, beliefs, emotions, and past experiences. At the heart of this understanding lies the principle of cause and effect a fundamental law that governs not only the external world, but also the inner workings of the mind.
This retreat invites you to explore how this timeless principle operates in everyday life. Through guided discussions, reflective exercises, and interactive sessions, you will begin to uncover how your mental patterns shape your reality and how greater awareness can lead to clarity, balance, and resilience.
This 2-day residential retreat is designed to guide you to “detox” the mind by understanding its nature. Set in a calm environment immersed in nature, this experience will combine thoughtful exploration of deep Buddhist insights with practical mindfulness practices.
- Engaging and thought-provoking discussions
- Mindfulness practice sessions in a tranquil setting
- Interactive discussions & group activities
- Great community building activities
- Opportunities for self-reflection and personal insight
What to Expect
🌿 Engaging and thought-provoking discussions🧘 Mindfulness practice sessions in a tranquil setting🛕 Great community building activities🎭Merit Activities and Chanting 🥇Opportunities for self-reflection and personal insight 🧘🏻♂️Meditation✨ And much more!
Refund Policy
✅ Refunds available up to 21 days before the event.✅ Eventbrite's ticketing fees are non-refundable (approx. $11 per person).
📅 Date & Time
🗓 Friday, 10th July 2026
- 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Arrival & Registration
- 7:00 PM | Retreat Starts
🗓 Sunday, 12th July 2026
- 5:00 PM | Retreat Ends
Cost
💰$180 each or $315 for two attendees
Cost is for the accommodation 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.
This is a residential retreat, meaning participants will stay on-site throughout the program.All meals and accommodation are included in the registration price. Please note that accommodation will be shared.
🔔 Registrations close on 9th July 2026. In-person only.
🌟 Speakers: The retreat will be fully guided by Ven. Dharana Dassa Thero & Ven. Nimaladhamma Thero. The venerables have been conducting many teaching activities such as residential and day retreats, seminars, workshops etc across Australia and internationally.
Ven. Dharana Dassa Thero:
Ven. Dassa Thero, with his curiosity and unquenchable thirst to find the “truth” about life, left his loving family in the UK to enter a monastic life at a very young age. Now as a higher ordained monk he is sharing his wisdom with a growing audience across the globe, and in Australia. He has conducted many programs across every state in Australia, during his previous visits.
Ven. Nimaladhamma Thero:
Ven. Nimaladhamma Thero, is currently pursuing a doctoral research as a PhD scholar, while serving as a part time lecturer in Buddhist psychology at Sri Sathyasai university for Human Excellence in Bangalore, India. As a higher ordained monk at Jethavanarama monastery, he had been serving the community in several capacities such as Director of education at the Noble International school, providing guidance as Advisor and counsellor at the Noble Hearts child development centre, and coordinating educational and cultural initiatives with the Indian High Commission and the Vivekananda Cultural centre while guiding regular monthly full day workshops in Australia and conducting many counselling sessions to a wider community.
📍 Location: Karuna Sanctuary Retreat Centre, Blue Mountains, Saywell Rd, Katoomba NSW 2780
Only 2 hours from Sydney
📍 Directions: Click here
More Info:
Kisa - 0425 173 612
Asha - 0433 302585
Email - [email protected]
Join us at this unique opportunity to explore Buddhist philosophy and science!
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Karuna Sanctuary Retreat Centre, Saywell Road, Katoomba, Australia
AUD 180.00 to AUD 315.00
