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Ajahn Brahm visit, Jan 2025

We are pleased to announce that Ajahn Brahm will be coming to Melbourne in mid January to help us celebrate the opening of the Sanctuary of Stillness Retreat Centre in Newbury. During Ajahn’s visit, we will be holding the following events at the Sanctuary of Stillness Retreat Centre:

    • 17-24 Jan     | 7 Day Retreat (for registered particpants)
    • Sun 26 Jan  | Sanctuary of Stillness Official Opening
    • Mon 27 Jan | 1 Day Retreat (for registered particpants due to limited capacity)

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“The gift of Dhamma excels all other gifts” – The Buddha (Dhammapada no. 354)

Retreat Centre

The Sanctuary of Stillness (SOS) offers calming views that invite mindful contemplation and a deep connection with nature. This tranquil setting serves as the perfect backdrop for your spiritual development and personal growth.

We offer a range of residential retreats (9-Day, 5-Day, and Weekend Retreats), all led by the Monastics. These retreats emphasize sitting and walking meditation for several hours each day. Retreatants are required to observe the 8 precepts and maintain the Noble Silence throughout the retreat.

We also offer self-retreats for experienced and dedicated spiritual practitioners. During these retreats, you will spend most of your time in solitude and silence, allowing you to deepen your meditation practice. Please note that all self-retreatants must vacate the SOS premises when an organized retreat takes place.

As part of the retreat experience, participants are invited to support the smooth functioning of the centre by assisting in the kitchen, preparing food, or helping with essential tasks around the premises, all while maintaining Noble Silence.

 

Upcoming Events:

Silent Meditation Retreat | Ajahn Brahmali

Sanctuary of Stillness 107 Beaches Lane, Newbury, Victoria, Australia

Open to BSV/BSWA Members & Non-Members Current Status: Waitlisting About the Retreat: This silent residential retreat consists of walking and sitting meditation practice. There will also be a daily Dhamma […]

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