The Union of daily life and lamrim Silent retreat
The 2026 Stroud 7 Day Silent Retreat will emphasise teachings and meditations on Advice from Atisha's Heart based on the teachings at Summer Festival 2025. Throughout the retreat Kadam Mick will give transmission of the essential meaning of this most precious text.
By keeping Atisha's Advice in our heart we can maintain a peaceful, happy mind, our human nature and good qualities will improve, we will show a good example in this troubled world and we will quickly attain great enlightenment.
'Simply putting this Advice into practice we will naturally become a Bodhisattva, a holy compassionate being who is the object of everybody's love and respect.'
Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
The Conditions of The Retreat
The retreat will be conducted in full silence from early Saturday morning until early Thursday morning. During this period attendees must refrain from communicating verbally and non verbally ie notes, hand gestures & mobile phones etc.
The condition of silence creates an ideal space to contemplate, meditate and rejuvenate! Those who wish to attend must abide by this condition.
Venue
The Old Monastery at Stroud provides the perfect backdrop for the retreat, offering perfect conditions to gain a deep and authentic experience of meditation.
A limited number of single and dorm rooms are available. All meals are included. Please click on the booking link below to apply to attend. Bookings open 11th April, 1pm.
Cost & Booking
Single room: $680 ($560 for members)
Dormitory: $610 ($490 for members)
Cost includes accommodation and all meals.
Booking and prepayment is required.
To maintain the integrity of the arranged conditions it is required of all who attend to agree to the following three conditions
1) To remain silent at all times from the time silence begins on the Saturday morning, until silences ends on the Thursday morning.
'Silence' includes all form of verbal, and nonverbal communication, including written and physical communication, use of mobile phones etc.
2) To practice contentment and consideration for others at all times during retreat.
To assist with this, ensure you bring all necessary conditions YOU need for the retreat ie warm clothing, special food items etc. Also, ensure all questions re: retreat menu, ingredients and so forth are asked BEFORE entering into silence. And finally, ensure you are clear about your voluntary job (if doing one) before entering into silence.
Please ensure if you snore that you book a single room.
The more prepared and organised everyone is, the more comfortable and enjoyable the retreat will be for everyone!
Just a few unnecessary words, a hand gesture or a text can destroy a person's retreat.
3) That, to prevent disruption to the group or an individual by not maintaining the two conditions above, you might be asked by the organiser to leave the site.
By entering your personal details and submitting this form, you are agreeing to the three conditions above. It is also expected that you play a small role in cleaning, or preparing food so the retreat runs smoothly. This will all be explained on arrival to the venue.
Please note, due to limited places. Booking can only be made for the whole retreat, not part of the retreat.
By clicking Book Now, you have agreed to the stated terms and conditions of this event. If your application is successful you will be sent a booking link and payment details. Once payment is made your booking is confirmed.
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Location
The Old Monastery
47 St Clairs Road, Stroud NSW 2425
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