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Events

Upcoming events

2026

Deep Ecology Immersion: Coffs Harbour, with John Seed and Friends

— North Coast Regional Botanic Garden, Coffs Harbour, NSW

A three-day experiential deep ecology workshop (11–13 September), co-facilitated by John Seed with Br. Tenzin and Niamh Murray, following the Work That Reconnects framework — gratitude, honouring pain for the world, seeing with new eyes, and going forth — including the Council of All Beings ritual. Vegetarian meals provided; 25% of proceeds support the Rainforest Information Centre.

Past events

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2026

One-Day Event: Calm Abiding and Loving Kindness (Mettā)

— Vajraling, Rocky River

Public Talk: Exploration of Calm Abiding Meditation and Loving Kindness

— Armidale Buddhist Centre

A Morning of Mindfulness in Nature: Coffs Harbour Botanic Gardens

— Coffs Harbour Regional Botanic Gardens, NSW

Two-Day Mindfulness Retreat: Walking in Peace

— Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden, Hong Kong

7-Day Retreat: Foundations of Mindfulness and Mettā – Loving Kindness at IBA Kathmandu

— International Buddhist Academy, Kathmandu, Nepal (July 6–12)

One-Day Mini-Retreat: Calm, Cool, and Re-collected — Practices for Being at Home in the World

— Concord, NSW

Two-Day Retreat: Kinship and the Path of the Awakening Heart

— Bodhi Farm, near Nimbin, NSW

One-Day Event: Mindfulness Day at Currumbin Ecovillage

— Currumbin Ecovillage, QLD

One-Day Mini-Retreat: Calm, Cool, and Re-collected — Practices for Being at Home in the World

— Concord, NSW

2025

Online Talk: Climate Change & Deep Ecology – A Buddhist Discussion

— Temple Of Humanity, Suite 1/2/4 Sorrell St, Parramatta (in-person and online)

Public Talk: Metta Convention: Many Rivers, One Ocean

— Western Sydney University, Bankstown City Campus, NSW (8–9 November 2025)

Presentation: Outdoor Health Forum: Nature Connection and Mental Wellbeing

— Lennox Heads, NSW

7-Day Retreat: Śamatha and Mettā - Kathmandu, Nepal

— International Buddhist Academy, Kathmandu, Nepal (31 July – 6 August 2025)

Day of Mindfulness: Walking in Peace 2025 Hong Kong

— Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden, Tai Po, Hong Kong

One-Day Deep Ecology Immersion: Thora, NSW

— Thora Community Hall, Thora, NSW

Online Talk: Zen and the Ecology of the Unconscious — Mindfulness, Compassion and Insight in a Time of Planetary Polycrisis

— Online via Zoom (Kadoorie Earth Programme, KFBG)

One-Day Retreat: The Pure Land is Here and Now

— Pure Land Assembly, Hong Kong

One-Day Mini-Retreat: Calm, Cool, and Re-collected — Practices for Being at Home in the World

— Rhonda Place, Concord, NSW

Dharma Talk: Zen and the Art of Acceptance — Finding Ground for Healing and Growth in Times of Sudden Change

— Armidale Buddhist Group, Armidale, NSW

2024

Online Talk: The Five Remembrances

— Online — Metta Centre

3-Day rRtreat: Sacred Ecology, New England National Park

— Thungutti Campground, New England National Park, NSW

3-Day Retreat: Sacred Ecology, Yuraygir National Park

— Yuraygir National Park, Mid North Coast NSW (Red Cliff Campground base camp)

Online Talk: The Ecological Self

— Online — One Earth Sangha, EcoDharma Explorations

Day of Mindfulness: On the Theme of Loving Kindness

— Vajraling, Rocky River

Public Talk: Mindfulness of Breathing

— Armidale Buddhist Centre, Armidale, NSW

2023

Nine Day Walking Retreat: Yuraygir Yatra

— Mid North Coast NSW (Lake Arragan to Yarrawarra Aboriginal Cultural Centre)

Public Talk: Buddhism & Deep Ecology

— HKU Centre of Buddhist Studies (20th Anniversary Series), Hong Kong

One-Day Mini-Retreat: Finding the Pure Land in the Present Moment

— Pure Land Assembly, Hong Kong

4-Day Retreat: MenAware Nature Retreat

— New England National Park, NSW (Thungutti Country, near Point Lookout)

7-Day Retreat: Buddhist Yoga: Calm Abiding and Insight Meditation in the Non-Dual Traditions (With Thomas Dhammadipa)

— SIBA Retreat Centre, W Tree, VIC (12–19 March 2023)

7-Day Retreat: Loving Kindness, Compassion, Joy and Equanimity: A Meditation Retreat for Our Times (With Thomas Dhammadipa)

— Yarrawarra Cultural Centre, Corindi Beach, NSW (19–26 February 2023)

2022

4-Day Retreat: MenAware Nature Retreat, Yuraygir National Park

— Yuraygir National Park, NSW (Lake Arragan base camp)