Click to enlargeRelax & Grow | 5 Day Retreat | Bhante Cunda & Bodhidhaja
Friday 27 November 2026 · Sanctuary of Stillness, 107 Beaches Lane, Newbury, VIC, 3458
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Open to BSV Members & Non-Members
(Current State: Opening 16 Oct)
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About the Teacher:
Bhante Cunda, born in Malaysia as Kim Yee Chan, moved to Perth at age 4 and split his time between there and Christmas Island, where he discovered Buddhism at 23 through Ajahn Brahm’s meditation tapes. After visiting Bodhinyana Monastery, he volunteered there for 11 years, earning the nickname “Monk-anic.” Despite initial parental opposition, he ordained in 2008, joining the monastic community, and his family later accepted his decision.
Bhante Bodhidhaja, born in Switzerland as Nicolas Vrticka, encountered Buddhism early on through a neighbor. He became a teacher and chose social work instead of military service. At 21, he temporarily ordained in India under Acharya Buddharakhita, adopting the name Bodhidhaja. From 2006, he practiced and served in various monastic communities, eventually joining BSWA in Perth in 2010 as an Anagarika, and receiving full ordination in 2012 under Ajahn Brahm. He remains part of the BSWA monastic community.
About the Retreat:
This silent residential retreat consists of walking and sitting meditation practice. There will also be a daily Dhamma Talk and Q&A session. The teachings are sequential during this retreat, so casual attendance is not possible. Vegetarian lunches will be provided.
Room Bond:
Accommodation for this retreat is offered as a mix of single and twin‑share rooms, depending on your preference and availability.
Single Room Twin-Share
BSV Member $400 $300
Non-Member $480 $380
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Venue:
Sanctuary of Stillness (SOS) Meditation Retreat Centre, 107 Beaches Lane, Newbury, AUSTRALIA
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- Wellness
- Family friendly
- Learning
- Seva
- Devotion
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Sanctuary of Stillness, Newbury VIC 3458
107 Beaches Lane
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