Retreat Schedule
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
Read MoreAugust 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
Read MoreJuly 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
Read MoreMay 3 – 4, 2019. Sangha House, Tel Aviv.
Nurturing the Heart, Liberating the Mind. May 3-4 Sangha House, Tel Aviv. A two day non-residential retreat providing the opportunity to gently explore the heart and mind to gain fresh insights. The focus will be on direct experiential understanding of the liberating emptiness teachings of the Buddha. There will be periods of silent sitting and walking meditation practice, short dharma talks and inquiry. Bookings: www.tovana.org.il
Read MoreMay 1st, 2019. Holocaust Memorial Day, Israel.
Love and Wisdom. May 1 Holocaust Memorial Day. An evening of practice where we acknowledge our capacity for the breadth of human emotions from profound sorrow to boundless joy and love. The emphasis will be on the wisdom teachings of the Buddha and our relationship to the three fields of time, past, present and future. The evening will include Metta Practice, a Short Dharma Talk and some Inquiry. Bookings:www.tovana.org.il
Read MoreApril 29th, 2019. Jerusalem, Israel.
Meditation and Inquiry. April 29th, 2019 Jerusalem, Israel. An evening of Meditation Practice and Inquiry into the nature of reality with an emphasis on the Buddha’s teachings of liberation and freedom. The evening will include some meditation practice, a short dharma talk and specific reflections to develop wisdom and insight. Bookings: www.tovana.org.il
Read MoreApril 21 – 27, 2019 – Ein Dor Israel
Taking Refuge in Freedom. Ein Dor Israel 21-27 April 2019. A weeklong silent insight meditation retreat with an emphasis on Natural Freedom and the Buddha’s instruction to incline the heart and mind to freedom and liberation. There will be in depth instructions, dharma talks and periods of inquiry. Bookings: www.tovana.org.il
Read MoreApril 12 -19, 2019 – Sonsbeck-Hamb, Germany.
Nurturing the Heart, Liberating the Mind. an Insight Meditation retreat with Radha Nicholson. 12th to 19th April 2019 at Pauenhof e.V. in Sonsbeck-Hamb, Germany. This silent Vipassna meditation retreat will include in-depth instructions, guided meditations, daily dharma talks, open inquiry sessions, and regular one-on-one meetings with the teacher. It is suitable for both new and experienced meditators. The retreat will offer the opportunity to explore our minds and hearts in a caring and supportive environment. It invites us to relax into silence, reconnect with nature, and deeply explore the mediations to gain fresh insights.
Read MoreFebruary 22nd – March 1st 2019. Royal Thai Monastery Bodhgaya, India.
February 22nd – March 1st 2019 Royal Thai Monastery Bodhgaya, India. An Insight/Vipassana Retreat The Liberating teachings of the Buddha. 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 accommodation For bookings please email Tim Dawson insightbodhgaya@yahoo.com.
Read MoreDecember 1 – 7, 2018 – Sangsurya Retreat Centre, Byron Bay.
Dharma Inquiry Retreat…with a twist December 1-7, Sangsurya, Australia. Radha Nicholson & Jude Bederle Retreat fee: $630 share/$690 single This insight meditation retreat based on the teachings of the Buddha will be mostly silent and focused on inquiry. Beginner and experienced meditators welcome. For information: Tim – insightmeditation@gmx.com For registration: dharma.org.au This is a Tallowwood Sangha Incorporated Event*
Read MoreSeptember 12 – October 6, 2018 – Israel.
Israel. EIN DOR September 12-15 EIN DOR September 16-22 for experienced meditators EIN DOR September 23-29 (open to all) TEL AVIV and JERUSALEM : Various events from Sept 30-October 6 Further details of my program in Israel are to be advised.
Read MoreAugust 31 – September 6, 2018 – Sangsurya Retreat Centre, Byron Bay.
Awakening to Wisdom and Insight. August 31 September 6, Sangsurya, Byron Bay Teachers: Ellen Davison and Radha Nicholson Contact Victoria: vjwight@gmail.com Cost: $645 for food and accommodation
Read MoreAugust 2 – 8, 2018. Sangsurya Retreat Centre, Byron Bay.
The Heart of Wisdom. A silent Insight/Vipassana Retreat August 2-8, Sangsurya Byron Bay Contact Radha: radhanicholson@gmail.com Further information to be advised.
Read More14th – 21st February, 2018 – Royal Thai Monastery Bodhgaya, India.
The Heartwood of the Dhamma The Buddha’s teachings of Liberation and Freedom with Radha Nicholson Silent Vipassana Meditation Retreat 14th – 21st February 2018 Royal Thai Monastery 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 accommodation.
Read MoreDecember 3 – December 9, 2017 – Sangsurya Retreat Centre, Byron Bay.
Mindfulness, Insight & Liberation: A Silent Insight Meditation Retreat. Teachers: Christopher Titmuss & Radha Nicholson. Venue: Sangsurya Retreat Centre Byron Bay. A Classic ‘Insight/Vipassana’ meditation retreat offering meditation instructions, Dharma talks, individual interviews & inquiry sessions. This retreat offers training of the heart & mind to the realisation of freedom from that which is problematic & the cultivation of the awakening factors. Retreat fee: $680 Suitable for both new and experienced meditators. Information & registration form available at: www.tallowwoodsangha.org.au, www.dharma.org.au or...
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