About

Insight meditation allows us to examine the habitual patterns of mind that create confusion, anxiety and pain. By cultivating serenity, mindfulness and inquiry we can taste and embody the freedom and wisdom of the open heart- mind. Inquiry awakens us to our true nature, allowing a sense of profound ease and connection with all of life.

This is a silent retreat with the retreat program consisting of; sitting, walking, guided meditations, meditation instruction, individual meetings with teachers, dharma inquiry sessions, evening Dharma talks, mindfulness work periods and optional yoga/ movement practice. 

Suitable for both experienced and new meditators

Retreat Teachers

Subhana Barzaghi is a senior guiding teacher in the Insight Tradition and Zen Tradition with over 40 years’ experience in Buddhist meditation. Subhana is an experienced psychotherapist, clinical supervisor and trainer for the Buddhism and Psychotherapy course.  Subhana is a director and trainer for the Insight Meditation Institute and the Mindfulness & Compassion Teacher Trainer course.  She leads regular retreats, dharma gatherings and workshops throughout Australia. www.subhana.com.au

Carol Perry
Carol Perry has 45 year’s experience in the Insight tradition. She is a senior teacher with Melbourne Insight Meditation. Carol is a long-time social activist on ecological and social justice issues. She leads a monthly Women's Wisdom & the Dharma group in the Northern Rivers area, mentors emerging teachers and is a Certified Hakomi Psychotherapist.

Louise Taylor has 20 years’ experience in Buddhist meditation and has been teaching since 2018.  Louise is an experienced midwife and is also a midwife of heart and mind. She has studied and trained in the Dharma Teacher Training program at the Insight Meditation Institute. Her practice has been influenced by teachers in the Insight tradition, Bhikkhu Analayo, & Mahasi Sayadaw.  

Venue: Sangsurya Retreat Centre, 95 Old Bangalow Road, Byron Bay

Retreat cost includes Accommodation & vegetarian meals only.

• Limited Single room/ensuite: $1610.00
• Share Accommodation (2-3 people share): $1120.00
• Van site: $770.00

Dana: In accordance with a 2,500 year-old Buddhist tradition teachers provide the teachings as a gift and rely on your return of that gift in the form of Dana (financial generosity).

Bookings and Registration:
We need your completed registration form and full payment to secure your booking. Early registration and payment is suggested as places are limited. There are some limited scholarships available for those with limited means.

For inquiries please contact Sandi Middleton by email: dhammadancesandi(at)gmail.com (replace at with @) Mobile: 0415-749-714

After receipt of your registration form and payment your booking will be confirmed. Should the course be full, please add your name to the waiting list and you will be contacted if a place becomes available. 

Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel your ticket, a full refund will be offered up to 3 weeks before the retreat.

If the cancellation is less than 3 weeks before the retreat, you will receive a 50% refund.

If the cancellation is less than 1 week before the retreat, you will receive a 30% refund.

If you are feeling unwell and have any flu/cold or COVID like symptoms, please do a RAT test 48 hours prior to the retreat. If you do test positive or you are still feeling unwell, you will receive a 50% refund.

Please note, there will be no refunds issued for cancellations on the first day of the retreat.   

Location

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Sangsurya Retreat Centre, Byron Bay
95 Old Bangalow Rd, Byron Bay Nsw 2481

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