Activities
Meditation Programs
Learn to sit, breathe and rest the mind, with guidance from the monks. No experience needed.
Calm and insight
The Vihara teaches two complementary practices: samatha, which calms and steadies the mind, and vipassanā, which brings insight into the way things really are.
Most people begin with ānāpānasati, attention to the breath, and mettā, the cultivation of loving-kindness. Both are taught at the Sunday sitting under the Bodhi tree. For deeper practice, join a day-long silent retreat.
Ways to practise
- Sunday guided meditationEvery Sunday, 6:00 to 7:00 pm, under the Bodhi tree. Free, beginners welcome.
- Day-long silent retreatSecond Saturday of each month, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. Registration required.
- Full moon practiceTaking the eight precepts and meditating through the evening.
- Open sittingSit quietly in the shrine hall during opening hours.
- Residential retreatsLonger retreats will begin when the meditation quarters are complete.
- Mettā practiceLoving-kindness for yourself and others, taught at every sitting.
Before you come
- Wear loose, modest clothes
- Arrive ten minutes early
- Cushions and chairs are provided
- Phones on silent, please
- Eat lightly beforehand
Pause for one minute
Press the circle and follow it. Breathe in as it grows and out as it settles. Do six slow breaths.
Register for a program
Registering helps us plan cushions and seating. A volunteer will confirm on WhatsApp.
Have a question?
The Vihara office can tell you more about any program, or help you plan a visit.
