Weekend Mindfulness Retreats and Monthly Days of Mindfulness
NOURISH BODY MIND AND HEART in the gentle atmosphere of community, a retreat in a day can sustain us for the month and beyond
Dharma Gaia Community of Mindful Living welcomes you to join us for our monthly public day of practice.
These tend to be on the LAST Sunday of each month, but please check the dates on the updated retreat schedule as sometimes they vary.
The community, the garden, peaceful contemplation and a light schedule all support you to settle deeply into a deep and refreshing energy.
You can join for just the morning sessions or stay for the whole day.
The schedule will include:
6.30 am - Silent sitting meditation (please arrive and be settled a few minutes before this)
7.15 - Breakfast (also offered in silence) followed by spacious time to rest, read, and simply be in nature.
10am - second sitting session (please arrive by 9.50) there will be a short break after the sitting
10.45am - We gather under the Gratitude Bell to enjoy the deep practice of Community walking meditation in nature.
11.15 - Contemplative Presence - Chanting, Dharma Talk/ Inquiry session
12.30 - Lunch
2.00pm - Afternoon offering - Deep Relaxation or Dharma Sharing
3.30pm - Closing
If you will attend for lunch, we would appreciate a booking so that we know how many to cater for.
GENEROSITY IN SPIRIT AND PRACTICE: The Sunday Mindfulness Day is offered in the context of reciprocity and generosity. There is no set charge as we invite you to offer dana in gratitude.
This can be offered via internet banking account: 03-0458-0238459-000 or into the dana bowl outside the meditation hall. Information about Dana can be found on our website here:
For Weekend or overnightstays there are accommodation and food costs. Please see the Retreat schedule for further information. Bookings are essential. Please email your request to dharmagaia.org@gmail.com
HERE ARE THE DATES as planned at the beginning of the year.
Please REFER to the main retreat page each month for confirmed dates and programmes.
FEBRUARY 22 (see the main schedule as we are offering a full weekend retreat 20-22)
MARCH 29
APRIL 26
MAY 24 (please note this is the 4th Sunday not the last Sunday in May)
JUNE 28
JULY 26
AUGUST 23
SEPTEMBER 27
OCTOBER 25
NOVEMBER 29