We’re very happy to announce a weekend retreat coming up with long-time teacher and friend of the Association, Jim Teoh

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. 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.

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/

Please book using our online form here via Eventbrite