Dear Friends,

This weekend the Residential community and guests will Open the three-month winter retreat practice pprogramme. There will be a Ceremony of intention, Taking refuge in the community, Paying respects to our Lineage, Dharma teachings practice and joyful celebration.

Although accommodation is limited guest are welcome. We particularly welcome practitioners who will join us for at least some of the residential retreats during the # month Programme.

Retreat Cost: Sliding scale $300 - 225 for food and accommodation. (Please pay according to your capacity)

To book please email the centre first to confirm that there is space for you peace@dharmagaia.org

Dana for the Teacher's and Teachings. In line with the Buddhist tradition that inspired our teachers to train and practice for the sake of all beings, our Teaching is all offered on the basis of Dana - generosity and mutual support. Please offer your Dana for the teachings into this DANA ACCOUNT -

03 0458 0238459 000 (or offered into the Dana bowl at the time of the retreat)  Dana - donation payments are tax-deductible so must be referenced as Dana or Donation. You can find more information here.

When making a Dana payment via internet banking, Please include ‘Teacher’s Dana’ in the reference field.

How to register: Places on this retreat are limited and may fill quickly. We welcome your early registration by emailing us your details to peace@dharmagaia.org - subject line OPENING OF THE THREE MONTH WINTER RETREAT. Confirmation of a place on the retreat will be subject to acceptance, followed by full payment of the retreat fee.

How to arrive:

Please plan your journey to Dharma Gaia with an awareness of time and allow spaciousness. We invite you to practice traveling and arriving in mindfulness, knowing that this will support an easeful retreat for yourself and others. We suggest you arrive between 3-5pm and on arrival enjoy three mindful breaths. If it is your first time to the Centre, please arrive early enough to be settled in your accommodation and ready for your orientation session at 4pm. On arrival please make your way to the foyer where you will be greeted by one of our residents.