Weekend Silent Retreat: Mindfulness Meditation in Daily Life with Jim Teoh

Association of Engaged Buddhists – Weekend Silent Meditation Retreat with Jim Teoh at Vejjasala

About this event

This retreat is for lay persons to develop Right Mindfulness and Right Concentration as well as Loving Kindness and to incorporate these practices into their daily life. The teachings are based on the Satipathana Sutta and the Culagosinga Sutta.

The retreat integrates both theoretical and experiential aspects of the practices (sitting meditation and walking meditation). There will also be time for questions and feedback about individual participants’ meditation experience.

The retreat is suitable for beginners and practitioners of all levels.

About Jim Teoh

Jim Teoh has been a Buddhist teacher for more than twenty years and was one of the initiators of the earliest structured Buddhist programs presented at the Buddhist Library. He has taught numerous Buddhist courses in various organisations, such as the Buddhist Council of NSW, Buddhist Library, Indonesian Buddhist Society of NSW and Bodhikusuma Buddhist and Meditation Centre. Jim is a regular speaker and meditation workshop facilitator at University Buddhist organisations. He is also trained as a Hospital Buddhist Chaplain.

Venue and Cost

Vejjasala, located just outside the village of Wingello in the Southern Highlands of NSW, is the retreat centre of the Association of Engaged Buddhists (AEB). The name, Vejjasala, means a place for healing.

Tickets are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis via Eventrbite.

This retreat is catered with three vegetarian meals per day. Please indicate if you have any allergies or dietary requirements. We may not be able to accommodate all requests.

The cost for the retreat is $250. Members and Friends of the Association of Engaged Buddhists should use the Promo code AEBMEMFRI to receive the member price of $220. This cost covers food and accommodation. If the cost is prohibitive, please talk to the organisers, as there are scholarship positions available.

Payment to the teacher is traditionally made by donation (dāna) after the retreat.

The annual membership fee for AEB is $60.00. To join AEB, visit our membership page.

Full details about Vejjasala, accommodation options, directions, and information about what to bring can be found on the website: https://engagedbuddhists.org.au/vejjasala-retreat-centre/

There is a train station in Wingello, however trains do not frequently stop there. We will attempt to organise carpooling. Please indicate on the signup form if you require a lift or are able to offer lifts to others.

Vejjasala is a safe and inclusive space for LGBTQIA+ people.

COVID

• We are requiring that all attendees conduct a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) within 24 hours of attending the retreat. Take a photo of your result and email to office@engagedbuddhists.org.au in order to be able to attend the retreat.
• All attendees must be fully vaccinated and send a screenshot of vaccination status along with RAT test results per the above. This is to ensure the safety of all members attending the retreat.

Adequate social distancing, hand-washing and other sensible measure should be followed by all attendees.

It should be noted that participants attend these retreats entirely at their own discretion and should consider their own risks and responsibilities in regard to COVID. While reasonable efforts will be taken in regard to providing a safe environment, the Association takes no responsibility for individuals’ behaviour or health consequences arising from attending a retreat. If you are experiencing any symptoms, please do not attend the retreat and notify the organisers at office@engagedbuddhists.org.au.

Enquiries

If you have any questions about the retreat, please contact us on office@engagedbuddhists.org.au