Finding Inner Stillness – Shamatha & Mahamudra Meditation Retreat

Join us for a weekend immersion in Shamatha and Mahamudra Meditation. Shamatha, also known as Calm Abiding Meditation helps the mind develop stability and tranquillity. Mahamudra Meditation explores the nature of mind itself, that natural clarity and openness of our own awareness.  Over two days of teachings and meditation we will have the opportunity to explore and further develop lucidity, wisdom and compassion in our contemplative practice.

This retreat will dive into exploring these practices, their differences and how they might benefit us. We will also learn how they may be integrated into daily life thus helping to reduce stress, emotional reactivity and constant mental busy-ness.

We will receive step-by-step guidance and opportunities for meditation practice along with time for questions and discussion.

Dates: Saturday & Sunday 2-3 May

Times: 9.30am-4.30pm

Location: in person @ 116 Bathurst Road, Katoomba or online via Zoom.

Cost: $100/$85 non-member/member & concession.

This retreat is suited to those who have some experience with meditation and for those who have a curiosity and willingness to explore the mind.

Venerable Losang Gendun has dedicated nearly four decades to practicing Buddhism and has served as a Bhikshu in the Tibetan tradition for the past 19 years. Prior to his ordination, he worked in diverse fields such as palliative care, technology, refugee organizations, and management. His extensive training includes ten years of studying Buddhist philosophy and practice in monasteries across France, India, Nepal, and Myanmar. Additionally, he spent over four years in retreat, immersing himself in Tibetan sutra and tantra, as well as the Burmese Theravada Forest Tradition.

For the last 15 years, Ven. Gendun has taught worldwide, sharing his knowledge of Buddhist philosophy, psychology, and meditation. He serves the aspirations of H.H. the Dalai Lama and Lama Zopa Rinpoche as part of the FPMT (Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition).

In 2023, he founded The Buddha Project, which engages in long-term guidance for Buddhist meditators, scientific research, art projects, and intercontemplative social engagement.