Summer Lovin’ Metta Day Retreat
January 14th 2024 Meditation and discussions on love in a Buddhist context. You are invited to join us for a quiet day of meditation in the tranquil surrounds of Santi Forest Monastery. This event is...
View ArticleAyyā Karuṇikā teaching in Sydney
Ayyā Karuṇikā will be teaching at Crows Nest Community Centre on the last Wednesday of each month, starting on January 31st. Founding abbot of of Santi Forest Monastery, Bhante Sujāto will be teaching...
View ArticleAjahn Brahm in Sydney 2024
Santi Forest Monastery and Metta Centre are honoured to host Ajahn Brahm for his Sydney tour from 16 to 18 February 2024! We have three days of diverse events, to allow participants to discover the...
View ArticleDay Retreat 20 April: The Benefits of Right View
“Monks, the dawn is the forerunner and the sign of sunrise.In the same way, right view is the forerunner and the sign of truly comprehending the Four Noble Truths.”SN56.37 You are invited to join us...
View ArticleLeumeah Day Retreat- 24 March: The Power of Acceptance
This retreat will be held at our new suburban residence in Luemeah. Discover the power of acceptance. You are invited to join us for a quiet day of meditation in Santi’s suburban vihara in Leumeah....
View ArticleSanti Vesak- 19th May 2024
This year at Santi we are celebrating simplicity and silence, the true spirit of the Buddha’s teaching. Join us this Vesak for a time for quiet reflection and contemplation. Location – Santi Forest...
View ArticleVesak at the Botanical Gardens- 25th May 2024
A day of reflection on our journey in Samsara. Join us for our 2nd Celebration for Vesak 2024 at the Bowden Centre, Mount Annan Botanical Gardens, NSW. on Saturday the 25th of May 2024 day filled with...
View ArticleSave the date: Entry to Rain Celebration -July 20th
This year Santi will be holding their Entry to the Rains Retreat celebration on July 20th. All are welcome to attend. There will be a shared meal, Dhamma talk, auspicious chanting and a tour of the...
View ArticleWisdom Teachings on Wellbeing – Sunday June 30th 2024 at Western Sydney...
Learn practical ways to Calm your mind and body with Buddhist principles with Ayya Karunika Theri. This is a Free event and the sessions are suitable for people of all ages whether you are a beginner...
View ArticleSanti Kathina Ceremony- 19th October 2024
Saturday 19th October: 9.30am – 2pm Santi Forest Monastery, 100 Coalmines Road, Bundanoon 9.00 amArrival of guests10.00 amAlms round (Pindapat)10.15 amOffering of Kathina robe10.30 amAuspicious...
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