Easter Retreat 2025
April 17 @ 7:30 pm - April 21 @ 4:00 pm
ANNUAL EASTER RETREAT
Evening of 17th April at 7:30 pm to Monday afternoon 21st April, 2025
at Maitripa Centre, Healesville & Online
Going on retreat has been part of Buddhism since the Buddha’s time. In the Kagyu tradition, known as the practice lineage, retreat is cherished as a time to be in a spiritually focused and supportive environment for an extended period of time. Whether new to Buddhism or an experienced practitioner, retreat is an essential component of the Path.
Upholding the retreat format provided by Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche IX, the 2025 Easter Retreat includes structured time for walking and sitting meditation, Green Tara and Chenrezig pujas, recorded teachings by Traleg Rinpoche (read on for details), and yoga.
Whether new to Buddhism or an experienced practitioner, the retreat environment is an essential support on the Path.
The 2025 Easter Retreat will be a hybrid event, which means you can attend the retreat in-person at Maitripa Centre or online.
About the Teachings
Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche IX Audio Teaching Series: Why Buddhism Matters?
One has to say, this is enough … I’m going to have a new life, a more satisfying life, and a life which is devoted to enhancement of my growth. So that I can not only have a more meaningful life, but that I can also make some kind of impact in relation to other people and even in relation to the world ….
– Traleg Kyabogon Rinpoche IX
In this series of teachings, Rinpoche emphasises how we have both the ability and compelling reasons to create distance from the influences of the samsaric mindset, while providing the inspiration to embrace a whole new vision, a whole new way of looking at oneself and the world through the Buddhist path. In doing so, Rinpoche encourages us to appreciate how in fact we become spiritualized on the Path and as a result can live fully and with purpose.
Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche IX was Born In Eastern Tibet And Enthroned As The Supreme Abbott Of Thrangu Monastery by his Holiness Gyalwang Karmapa. Rinpoche underwent rigorous scholastic and meditative training under various Tibetan Buddhist Masters in India and Bhutan before coming to Australia in 1980. Rinpoche became well known for his erudition, fluency in English and Background in Western Psychology, Comparative Religion and Philosophy. He inaugurated the Annual Buddhist Summer School, now in its 41st Year. Rinpoche Is The Author Of A Number Of Books Including ‘The Essence Of Buddhism’ Now In Its Third Printing, ‘Karma: What It Is, What It Isn’t, Why It Matters’, ‘Moonbeams Of Mahamudra: The Classic Meditation Manual’ And ‘How To Do Life: A Buddhist Perspective’ To Name A Few. Read Rinpoche’s Full Biography here.
The Venue: Maitripa Centre
Established by Traleg Rinpoche, Maitripa Centre, is a retreat centre set amongst the mountain ash forests, just outside the township of Healesville, Victoria. Maitripa Centre provides a tranquil and uplifting practice environment. Learn more about the venue here.
OR —Participate in the retreat FROM HOME!
The retreat is also accessible online and online participants enjoy lots of support. You will receive a welcome pack that includes all the information you need to make your home a comfortable environment for a retreat. You will have the same access to the pujas, yoga and meditation, and teachings just like being in-person, except from the comfort of your own home! Online retreat tickets below…
The Program
THE PROGRAM
Thursday
5pm-7pm Check in for ‘In person’ participants
6pm Dinner
7:30pm Welcome & Introduction
8pm Chenrezig Puja
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
6am Green Tara Puja
7:30am Breakfast
9am Yoga & Meditation
10am Break
10:30am Meditation
12noon Lunch
1pm Karma Yoga
2:00pm Meditation & Teachings
3:30pm Break
4pm Study Group/Meditation
5.30pm Break
6pm Dinner
8pm Chenrezig Puja
Monday
6am Green Tara Puja
7:30am Breakfast
9am Yoga & Meditation
10am Break
10:30am Meditation
12noon Lunch & Clean-up
2:00pm Teachings
3:30pm Farewell & Thank You’s
* Program changes may occur
* We will practice noble silence until noon daily – please be mindful when in the café and keep talking to a minimum.
The Food
Vegetarian wholesome meals are included in your booking. Dietary requirements / allergies can be entered at check-out. The onsite cafe, Dogen’s Kitchen, will be open daily serving barista coffee and house-made treats.
Ticket Information and Bookings
This includes access to the full program, private single room accommodation and vegetarian catering. All rooms are fully furnished & bedding is supplied. Twin room options are also available.
First release tickets full retreat only (in-person and online).
Second release tickets will become available on Friday 28th March for those wishing to attend part of the retreat (if first release does not sell out prior).
Discounts
HCC Holder 10% (code: concession) | Members 10% (code: member) | Students 30% (code: student) | Under35 30% (code: under35) | * please show proof of concession at check-in