Relax and Revive on a Nan Tien Temple Meditation Retreat

City living and all the stresses it brings often require us to hit the pause button, if only for a day or two. To soothe the mind and take time out for a short while, Wollongong’s Nan Tien Temple holds mini meditation retreats.

Whether you’ve never sat in silence before or know your mantras from your mudras, these one or two-day retreats welcome all. Take a deep breath and get ready to bring balance to mind, body and soul.

What is the Nan Tien Temple story?

From its imposing size and jaw-dropping ornate beauty to the serenity that radiates from its walls, Nan Tien Temple cannot fail to amaze. The largest Buddhist temple in the Southern Hemisphere, it is a vast site designed like an Oriental palace set in striking gardens overlooking a tranquil lotus pond.

You don’t have to be on a spiritual quest to appreciate and enjoy the wonder of Nan Tien Temple. An architectural marvel, the complex features a beautiful Main Shrine with five Buddha statues, an auditorium, museum, and seven-tiered pagoda. The Nan Tien Temple is free to visit and regularly hosts exhibitions, classes, workshops, and festivals as well as its meditation retreats.

What can I experience on a Nan Tien Temple meditation retreat?

The Nan Tien Temple holds bimonthly, one-day meditation retreats on Saturdays and two-day retreats at weekends. You don’t have to be a Buddhist to attend, though the retreats will introduce you to the basic Buddhist teachings and give you the tools necessary to cultivate some inner quietude.

You’ll feel the stresses melt away as you’re guided through sitting and walking meditations and be at one with the silence while your mind starts to de-clutter.

If you opt for the weekend retreat, you’ll stay in the Nan Tien Temple Pilgrim Lodge, enjoy vegetarian meals, and participate in Tai Chi sessions.

What else is there to see and do around Wollongong?

The Nan Tien Temple is on the southern outskirts of Wollongong. Encircled by the Illawarra Mountains and close to gorgeous beaches, this coastal city is packed with things to do outdoors. Stroll from the pretty harbour and historic Flagstaff Point Lighthouse down Wollongong Beach, which has great waves for surfing.

For an afternoon surrounded by lush greenery, consider Wollongong Botanic Garden. Housing an exquisite collection of flowering trees, shrubs and open forest, these well-tended grounds showcase rare and endangered species; a perfect place to continue your restorative escape.

Nan Tien Temple meditation retreats at a glance

• The Nan Tien Temple is 229km and two- and three-quarter hours’ drive from Canberra.
• The Nan Tien Temple hosts one-day meditation retreats and two-day weekend retreats. One-day retreats cost $80 and weekend retreats start from $170.
• The Nan Tien Temple is free to visit.
• Wollongong has lots of beaches, gardens, and mountain trails for visitors to enjoy.

Who are Nan Tien Temple meditation retreats good for?

Solo visitors, solitude-seekers, city-dwellers.

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