Sudarshanaloka Buddhist Retreat Centre

Sudarshanaloka Buddhist Retreat Centre A place of meditation practice Sudarshanaloka is a Buddhist retreat centre near Thames, New Zealand. To speak truthfully, kindly, helpfully, and harmoniously.

Our aim is to provide the conditions for people to deepen their spiritual practice. We run meditation retreats, offer rustic bush cabins for solo self-catering retreats, and host community events and guided Retreats in the Community house facility

Sudarshanaloka Retreat Centre Vision, Mission and Principles

Vision
Sudarshanaloka: a realm of beautiful vision for the awakening of the Bodhicitta



Mission
A Triratna place of practice that supports and serves the transformation of the individual, the Sangha, and the wider community by providing retreat facilities, fostering spiritual community, and deepening our relationship with the living systems upon which we depend. Principles (guides to action)
Cherish the doctrine, live united, radiate love. Putting these principles into action, we endeavour to live, work and practice at Sudarshanaloka in accordance with the Buddhist precepts;
To act with kindness and generosity. To keep our mind-states clear and bright

Dear friends,Are you up for a week of deep and searching meditation practice? On our Ānāpānasati Retreat this summer, we...
27/11/2025

Dear friends,

Are you up for a week of deep and searching meditation practice?

On our Ānāpānasati Retreat this summer, we’ll train in ‘breathing with mindfulness’ according to the Ānāpānasati Sutta; the Buddha’s principal discourse on mindfulness meditation.

The Buddha says of this training: ‘Friends, this is the direct path for the purification of beings, for the surmounting of sorrow and lamentation, for the disappearance of dukkha and discontent, for the acquiring of the true method, for the realisation of nibbāna, namely these four foundations of mindfulness.’

Working with a deepening awareness of the senses in context of body, feeling and mind, we embark upon that which is truly satisfying; an ever-deepening process of spiritual development and integration.

And in all this we will be supported by fellow travellers of the path, experienced teachers (Guhyavajra, Nityajyoti and Maitrikirti) and the nourishing Coromandel bush.

Start: 23 Jan 2026 at 6:30pm
Finish: 1 Feb 2026 at 11:00am
Cost: Full $625 /Concession $565 /Camping $470 - or talk to us about koha
Location: Sudarshanaloka Buddhist Retreat Centre, 125 Victoria Street, Whakatete Bay, Thames

For more information and/or to book, please go to our website, linked below.
https://sudarshanaloka.nz/events/anapanasati-summer-retreat-oct-25

A Window of Opportunity... We need 3 little windows, ASAP!Dear friends of Sudarshanaloka,Once upon a time Sudarshanaloka...
05/03/2025

A Window of Opportunity... We need 3 little windows, ASAP!

Dear friends of Sudarshanaloka,

Once upon a time Sudarshanaloka had its office in Thames, then it moved to Amida Cabin for three years while Karunajyoti lived there. Now we are office-less, but not for long.

Two donors have given funding for a brand new building to be constructed by our resident volunteers at the top of the Puffer Track - the place with the most reliable phone signal.

Can you help this project by sourcing a small second-hand window for us? We are looking for three windows any size or shape up to 1 metre square.

The office will also need furnishing. Please get in touch if you can donate any suitably stylish items:
- Filing cabinet
- 2 adjustable office chairs
- Small sofa
- Doormat
- Outdoor chairs for the deck
- 2 desk lamps
- Desktop computer
- Printer

And do visit again soon to stay abreast of the progress.

With appreciation for your support,
the Sudarshanaloka community

Friends and community! What does it mean to really commit to a spiritual journey? To truly honour your heart’s longing f...
11/02/2025

Friends and community! What does it mean to really commit to a spiritual journey? To truly honour your heart’s longing for freedom? This is what we will be exploring together at our upcoming retreat at Sudarshanaloka:

The Heart’s Longing for Freedom: A Residential Weekend Retreat

We will take a particular look at how the Buddhist context of our Triratna community offers us support and guidance in walking the challenging road to wholeness and freedom. The programme is perfect for those new to Triratna, interested in deepening their sense of it, or ready to walk alongside those who are new. It will include teachings, discussions, meditation and communal rituals and activities. There will also be time to rest, contemplate and commune in our exquisite surroundings. Native bush and river pools beckon…

We welcome you all!

Start: 28 Feb 2025 at 6:30pm
Finish: 2 Mar 2025 at 2:00pm
Cost: $180
Booking: https://sudarshanaloka.nz/events/the-hearts-longing-for-freedom-a-residential-weekend-retreat-jan-25
Any queries please reach out! Either direct message us or email [email protected]

Discovering meaning with a community of practicing Buddhists

22/01/2025

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125 Victoria Street, Tararu
Thames
3540

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