Stillness Within: A Guided Concentration Mountains Retreat

Stillness within: a guided concentration mountains retreat 27 – 29 March 2020.

We offer guided meditation retreats held at Forest Lodge in the Craigieburn Mountain Ranges on the Mt Cheeseman road, just 90 minutes drive from Christchurch. The retreats are suitable to those new to meditation as well as experienced practitioners. Everyone is welcome.

On this special retreat Buddhist Nun, Kelsang Luma will teach and guide simple yet profound meditations that improve concentration and mindfulness, and empower us to maintain a peaceful and happy mind in daily life. Dive into the silence and clarity of your own mind and experience the tranquility of the mind’s pure nature.

Being in silence allows the mind to settle and find peace. In this way you will be able to concentrate better during meditation and to leave all the stress and busyness that we are normally immersed in behind.

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.

Forest Lodge is located amongst beech forest and tussock. The area around the Lodge is particularly tranquil and conducive to meditation. There is plenty of time for doing walks or to simply enjoy the stillness of the mountains. The Retreat includes teachings, accommodation and delicious vegetarian meals. Accommodation is in light, spacious bunkrooms.

The Retreat begins with dinner on Friday at 6.30pm and finishes on Sunday at 3.45pm. Silence is observed in the morning until the end of the 2nd morning session. Each session contains short preparatory prayers, a teaching and guided meditation. The Retreats are suitable for beginners and those who are more advanced. Everyone is welcome.

The Teacher
Kelsang Luma is a Buddhist nun and the Resident Teacher of Kalpa Bhadra Buddhist Centre in Christchurch. She has been ordained under Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for almost 15 years and has dedicated her life to studying and practicing his instructions and helping people solve their problems through Buddha’s timeless instructions.

Luma gives clear and practical teachings, sharing her deep understanding of the Buddhist path. Through her teachings and example she shows us how we can easily integrate Buddha’s wisdom into our modern lives.

Luma has engaged in extensive retreats over the past 20 years and has a wealth of experience to share.

For more information and to book your place visit our website. Phone - 03 332 2076.

Cost:
$235 for the entire retreat – this includes teachings, accommodation and delicious vegetarian meals.

To book your place, contact Kalpa Bhadra Buddhist Centre or book online. Due to the cost of the venue a $25 non-refundable deposit is required with your booking. The full payment is required within 8 days of the retreat and this is non-refundable.