Retreat Schedule

July 14 – 20, 2023. Sangsurya Retreat Centre, Byron Bay.

July 14 – 20, 2023. Sangsurya Retreat Centre, Byron Bay.

Exploring the Liberating Teachings of the Buddha. An Insight Meditation Retreat. Teachers: Radha Nicholson and Will James. July 14-20th, Sangsurya, Byron Bay.   This retreat will explore the direct understanding of the liberating teachings of the Buddha through inquiry into natural freedom of the heart/mind. Through attention and the practice of inclining the mind to freedom, the destructive habitual patterns and pathways of the mind are no longer supported. In this way, there is the possibility of a breakthrough to the profound knowing of freedom. This retreat will be organised by Tallowwood Sangha through the Humanitix booking platform. Bookings will open two...

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March 10 – 20, 2023. Bodhgaya, India.

March 10 – 20, 2023. Bodhgaya, India.

In the Footsteps of The Buddha. A Silent Insight Meditation Retreat. The Buddha’s Teachings of Liberation and Freedom with Radha Nicholson. March 10 – 20, 2023 Bodhgaya India. This silent retreat will offer instructions in mindfulness meditation in the four postures, dhamma talks, inquiry sessions and interviews with the teacher. The teachings are freely offered on a Dana (donation) basis in accordance with the tradition. Deep gratitude to the Venerable Lord Abbot Veerayutho for his invitation and kind offer of accomodation. For bookings please email Tim Dawson insightbodhgaya@proton.me

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March 3 – 4, 2023. Hyderabad, India.

March 3 – 4, 2023. Hyderabad, India.

Meditation and Inquiry. March 3rd – 4th Hyderabad, India. Teacher: Radha Nicholson. This weekend workshop with use an interactive teaching style with periods of silence to inquire into the Buddha’s teachings of awakening. The program will include silent sitting and walking meditation. This will be mixed with dynamic inquiries and opportunities for individual reflection. Details to be advised. Contact Suchitra: s.shenoy@gmail.com

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January 6th – 12th, 2023. Sangsurya Retreat Centre, Byron Bay.

January 6th – 12th, 2023. Sangsurya Retreat Centre, Byron Bay.

Freedom of the Heart. Understanding the Buddha’s teachings of Liberation. A 6 day silent Insight/Vipassana meditation retreat at Sangsurya Meditation Centre. Teachers: Radha Nicholson and Priscilla Maxwell.   The retreat will focus on direct experiential understanding and insights through mindfulness meditation practice in the four postures, sitting, walking, standing and reclining. There will be periods of instruction, dharma talks, inquiry and guided meditations as well as opportunities for interviews with the teachers. For further information please contact Victoria Wight by email at kuanyinmeditation@gmail.com...

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November 4 – 10, 2022. Sangsurya Retreat Centre Byron Bay.

November 4 – 10, 2022. Sangsurya Retreat Centre Byron Bay.

Stillness, Insight and Wisdom. A 6 Day Residential Insight Meditation Retreat Venue: Sangsurya Meditation Centre, Byron Bay Teachers: Radha Nicholson and Will James. The retreat will focus on freeing the heart and mind through inquiry into direct experience. Each day will include meditation instructions, a dharma talk, inquiry periods and an evening program. There will be attention to the four postures, sitting, walking, reclining and standing meditation. It is a silent Insight Meditation Retreat. For a sample timetable, see www.tallowwoodsangha.org.au Bookings will be through Humanitix three months prior to the date of the retreat. This is a Tallowwood Sangha event....

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August 26 – September 1, 2022. Sangsurya Retreat Centre, Byron Bay.

August 26 – September 1, 2022. Sangsurya  Retreat Centre, Byron Bay.

The Wisdom of the Way. A 6 day residential retreat Venue: Sangsurya Meditation Centre, Byron Bay Teachers: Ellen Davison and Radha Nicholson. The retreat is a Silent Insight Meditation Retreat with attention to the four postures, walking, sitting, standing and reclining meditation. There will be meditation instructions and a dharma talk daily. On alternate days there will be Inquiry with Radha and Guided Meditation with Ellen. The evening program will include reclining meditation, metta (loving-kindness) practice and meditation on deep listening. Cost for food and accommodation: $530 – $1100. The teachers are supported by your kind offering of Dana, a monetary...

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July 8-14, 2022. Sangsurya Retreat Centre Byron Bay,

July 8-14, 2022. Sangsurya Retreat Centre Byron Bay,

An Insight Meditation Retreat. Sangsurya Meditation Centre, Byron Bay with teachers Radha Nicholson and Will James. Bookings open on Humanitix https://events.humanitix.com/winter-insight-meditation-retreat Further Information: www.tallowwoodsangha.org.au The retreat is a silent Insight Meditation Retreat. Each day there will be an instruction period, a dharma talk and an inquiry session as well as an evening program of guided meditation or meditative listening. All four postures, sitting, walking, standing and reclining will be used and explored. The emphasis is on insight into the nature of direct experience. The themes will include impermanence, not-self, release from...

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June 18 – 19th, 2022. Sangsurya Retreat Centre Byron Bay.

June 18 – 19th, 2022. Sangsurya Retreat Centre Byron Bay.

  Cultivating Wisdom through Inquiry. A non-Residential Weekend Workshop at Sangsurya, Byron Bay June 18-19th with Radha Nicholson and Karuna Fielden. The weekend will focus on inquiry into direct experience and include periods of sitting and walking meditation with instructions, working with inquiry questions, dharma talks and individual inquiry sessions. There will be periods of silence but the retreat will be interactive. It will not be silent the entire time. The retreat commences at 9.00 am and ends at 4.00 pm each day. Registration: Email radhanicholson@gmail.com Cost $200 Vegetarian Morning Tea and lunch will be provided.    ...

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September 10 – September 15, 2021. Sangsurya, Byron Bay.

September 10 – September 15, 2021. Sangsurya, Byron Bay.

Freedom of the Heart  Silent Insight Vipassana Retreat. An online Insight/Vipassana Meditation Retreat..  Friday September 10th – Wednesday September 15th.Teachers: Ellen Davison and Radha Nicholson. This retreat will now be online due to the Covid lockdown restrictions.The four online sessions will include: 9.30Instructions2.30 Dharma Talk4.00 Inquiry7.00 Evening Program For booking and information contact radhanicholson@gmail.comBegins at 6.30pm on Sept 10. Ends 4.00 pm on Sept 15. AEST    

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July 30 – August 5, 2021. Sangsurya Retreat Centre, Byron Bay.

July 30 – August 5, 2021. Sangsurya Retreat Centre, Byron Bay.

Stillness, Insight and Liberation. A silent insight meditation retreat focussing on learning to access and deepen freedom of the heart and mind. The retreat will include daily instructions, dharma talks and inquiry. Suitable for beginners and those who wish to deepen an already established meditation practice. Radha Nicholson teaches the cultivation of wisdom and compassion through insight, focusing on inquiry and the non – dual nature if reality.Radha is the guiding teacher for Bay Insight in Byron Bay and teaches internationally. Radha is a registered Psychologist with a private practice in Bangalow, Northern N.S.W. Will James teaches seeing into the dependent arising...

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July 10 & 11, 2021. Sangsurya Retreat Centre, Byron Bay

July 10 & 11, 2021. Sangsurya Retreat Centre, Byron Bay

Fearlessness & Freedom. A two day non-residential workshop at Sangsurya Meditation Centre, Byron Bay July 10 & 11 2021, 9am to 4pm each day. This weekend workshop will use an interactive teaching style with periods of silence, including both walking and sitting meditation instruction, mixed with dynamic group work and opportunities for individual reflection.Morning tea and lunch will be provided but please bring your own cushion.Presented by Radha Nicholson and Karuna Fielden.Radha Nicholson teaches the cultivation of wisdom and compassion through Insight. Her teachings focus on Inquiry and the non-dual nature of reality.She is a guiding teacher for Bay Insight...

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May 22 & 23, 2021. Sangsurya Retreat Centre, Byron Bay.

May 22 & 23, 2021. Sangsurya Retreat Centre, Byron Bay.

A two day non-residential workshop at Sangsurya Meditation Centre, Byron BayMay 22-23 10am to 4pm each day.This weekend workshop will use an interactive teaching style with periods of silence, including both walking and sitting meditation instruction, mixed with dynamic group work and opportunities for individual reflection.Morning tea and lunch will be provided but please bring your own cushion.Presented by Radha Nicholson and Karuna Fielden.Radha Nicholson teaches the cultivation of wisdom and compassion through Insight. Her teachings focus on Inquiry and the non-dual nature of reality.She is a guiding teacher for Bay Insight in Byron Bay and teaches retreats...

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February 24 – March 2, 2020. The Royal Thai Monastery, Bodhgaya, India.

February 24 – March 2, 2020. The Royal Thai Monastery, Bodhgaya, India.

Deep Inquiry: The Heart of Wisdom Teachings.   February 24 – March 2, 2020. The Royal Thai Monastery, Bodhgaya, India. Explore the teachings of the Buddha in an exquisite natural setting. A seven day silent insight meditation retreat with instructions to access the depths of meditation experience and bring fresh insights. The retreat will focus on the four postures of sitting, walking, standing and reclining meditations. There will be daily instructions, dharma talks and inquiries. Suitable for beginning and experienced meditators. Teacher: Radha Nicholson Contact: insightbodhgaya@yahoo.com

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August 30 – September 5, 2019. Sangsurya Retreat centre, Byron Bay.

August 30 – September 5, 2019. Sangsurya Retreat centre, Byron Bay.

  Compassionate Heart, Wise Mind: The Buddha’s Teachings on Wisdom and Compassion. Friday August 30th – Thursday September 5th Sangsurya, Byron Bay. Teachers: Ellen Davison and Radha Nicholson This 6 day retreat will include periods of sitting and walking meditation, Inquiry, Dharma Talks, meditation instructions, guided meditations and interviews with the teachers. Bookings will open 3-4 months prior to the retreat. Contact Victoria: vjwight(at)gmail.com

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July 19 – 26, 2019. Sangsurya Retreat Centre, Byron Bay.

July 19 – 26, 2019. Sangsurya Retreat Centre, Byron Bay.

Deep Inquiry: The Heart of Wisdom Teachings.   July 19 – 26, 2019. Sangsurya Retreat Centre, Byron Bay. Explore the teachings of the Buddha in an exquisite natural setting. A seven day silent insight meditation retreat with instructions to access the depths of meditation experience and bring fresh insights. The retreat will focus on the four postures of sitting, walking, standing and reclining meditations. There will be daily instructions, dharma talks and inquiries. Suitable for beginning and experienced meditators. Teachers: Radha Nicholson and Will James Contact: tallowwoodsangha@gmail.com

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