Sanctuary of Stillness Opening Retreat | Ajahn Brahm

Bookings open for:

• BSV & BSWA Members: Secure your spot starting Fri 01 Nov at 6pm (AEDT)
• Non-Members: If spaces remain, bookings will open for you on Fri 08 Nov at 6pm (AEDT)

Booking Page link will be published here and in the BSV Newsletter on Thu 24 Oct

About the Retreat:

This silent residential retreat consists of walking and sitting meditation practice. There will also be a daily Dhamma Talk and Q&A session. The teachings are sequential during this retreat, so casual attendance is not possible. Vegetarian lunches will be provided.

Membership Requirements:

BSV Members

• When booking, tickets will only be available to members with an active membership status. We recommend logging into the membership portal to verify your status well in advance.
• If you recently joined BSV, please be aware that your membership application must be ratified by the committee, and your profile set up in the membership portal in order to book the retreat.

BSWA Members

• The BSV offers reciprocal membership arrangements with the BSWA for retreats. To qualify, you will be required to provide your BSWA membership details and confirm that your membership is current during the booking process.

Room Bond:

The Retreat Centre has 24 rooms, and to maximise the number of participants, you will be required to share the room with another participant of the same gender. Additionally, to provide more opportunities for female participants, we may release a limited number of rooms at a discounted rate at the Women’s Lodge within the monastery’s nuns’ area.

Accommodation at SOS

• BSV/BSWA Member: $570
• Non-Members: $650

Accommodation at Women’s Lodge

• BSV/BSWA Member: $395
• Non-Members: $475

7-Day Retreat Eligibility:

• Have completed at least two (2) weekend retreats at BSV or have participated in organised long meditation retreats elsewhere
• Maintain a regular meditation practice.

Venue and Times:

Sanctuary of Stillness (SOS) Meditation Retreat Centre, 107 Beaches Lane, Newbury, AUSTRALIA

• Participants can arrive at SOS from 5:15pm on Fri 17 Jan and a light supper will be offered at 6:30pm.
• An introduction and welcome to the retreat will take place at 7:45pm.
• Retreat concludes at 4pm on Fri 24 Jan.