Friday 9th - Sunday 18th May 2025
Dorje Ling Meditation Retreat Centre, Lorinna Tasmania
About the Teachers
Patrick has practised mindfulness meditation (satipaṭṭhāna vipassanā) since 1977. At that time there was little or no Buddhist meditation training available in Australia, so he spent years travelling in Asia and the USA working with teachers from different Buddhist traditions to learn the craft of meditation practice. Most of his training has been in the insight meditation lineage of Mahāsī Sayādaw of Burma, which included several years as a Buddhist monk. His main teachers were Sayādaw U Paṇḍita and John Hale. He has also trained in the Diamond Sangha lineage of Zen where his teachers have been Robert Aitken Rōshi and Paul Maloney Rōshi.
Patrick has been a full-time teacher of mindfulness meditation for over 20 years. He conducts residential and online retreats, workshops and seminars. He has studied early Buddhism at post-graduate levels and has a particular interest in the original teachings of the Buddha, before the invention of “Buddhism.” This allows him to bring the radical insights of the Buddha to our contemporary situation. He sees meditation as a physical practice that reconnects us with the felt world of our senses, allowing us to live our lives directly rather than through the cling-wrap of our habitual thinking.
Patrick has practised mindfulness meditation (satipaṭṭhāna vipassanā) since 1977. At that time there was little or no Buddhist meditation training available in Australia, so he spent years travelling in Asia and the USA working with teachers from different Buddhist traditions to learn the craft of meditation practice. Most of his training has been in the insight meditation lineage of Mahāsī Sayādaw of Burma, which included several years as a Buddhist monk. His main teachers were Sayādaw U Paṇḍita and John Hale. He has also trained in the Diamond Sangha lineage of Zen where his teachers have been Robert Aitken Rōshi and Paul Maloney Rōshi.
Patrick has been a full-time teacher of mindfulness meditation for over 20 years. He conducts residential and online retreats, workshops and seminars. He has studied early Buddhism at post-graduate levels and has a particular interest in the original teachings of the Buddha, before the invention of “Buddhism.” This allows him to bring the radical insights of the Buddha to our contemporary situation. He sees meditation as a physical practice that reconnects us with the felt world of our senses, allowing us to live our lives directly rather than through the cling-wrap of our habitual thinking.
Louise is a meditation practitioner with over 20 years’ experience, and has been teaching since 2018. Her practice is influenced by the lineage of Mahasi Sayadaw. Her principal teachers are Patrick Kearney and Subhana Barzarghi, with influences from Rob Burbea, Joseph Goldstein, Carol Perry, Sayador U Tejaniya, Sayadaw U Pandita, Ajahn Char and of course, Mahasi Sayadaw.
Louise leads single and multi-day meditation retreats. Her teaching style encourages finding a refuge in nature, deep enquiry into and compassion for this experience of being human, while providing clear meditation practice methodology. She lives in Tasmania, is a founding member of Radiant Mind Insight Meditation where she works as a midwife, creates cuttlefish cast jewellery and enjoys deep nature immersion, with her beloved dog Audrey.
Louise leads single and multi-day meditation retreats. Her teaching style encourages finding a refuge in nature, deep enquiry into and compassion for this experience of being human, while providing clear meditation practice methodology. She lives in Tasmania, is a founding member of Radiant Mind Insight Meditation where she works as a midwife, creates cuttlefish cast jewellery and enjoys deep nature immersion, with her beloved dog Audrey.
Retreat fees & dana
$1195 - single accommodation + dana
$1095 - twin shared accommodation + dana
$995 - camping + dana
The retreat fee covers all food, accommodation and administration (teachers’ food and accommodation, insurance etc.).
Following the Buddhist practice of generosity, the teachings are offered freely on a dana (gift/donation) basis by Patrick and Louise. Dana is not payment for goods or services rendered; it is given from the heart in response to the teachings. In this way, you are participating in the ongoing flourishing of the teachings, and you're also supporting the teachers, the dharma community and your own practice.
A dana box will be provided at the retreat for your monetary donation to teachers. For more information on dana, and some suggested amounts for those seeking more guidance, please click here for a link to the ‘Dana’ page on the Melbourne Insight Meditation website.
Registering for the retreat
Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel your place, a full refund (minus a $150 administration fee) will be offered up to 4 weeks before the retreat.
If the cancellation is between 4 and 2 weeks before the retreat, you will receive a 50% refund.
If the cancellation is less than 1 week before the retreat, you will receive a 30% refund.
If you are feeling unwell and have any flu/cold or COVID like symptoms, please do a RAT test 48 hours prior to the retreat. If you do test positive or you are still feeling unwell, you will receive a 50% refund.
Please note, there will be no refunds issued for cancellations on the first day of the retreat.
Please arrange work and personal commitments in order to stay on the retreat grounds for the full duration of the retreat, in this way you can devote yourself fully to the retreat programme.
Travelling from Interstate
$1195 - single accommodation + dana
$1095 - twin shared accommodation + dana
$995 - camping + dana
The retreat fee covers all food, accommodation and administration (teachers’ food and accommodation, insurance etc.).
Following the Buddhist practice of generosity, the teachings are offered freely on a dana (gift/donation) basis by Patrick and Louise. Dana is not payment for goods or services rendered; it is given from the heart in response to the teachings. In this way, you are participating in the ongoing flourishing of the teachings, and you're also supporting the teachers, the dharma community and your own practice.
A dana box will be provided at the retreat for your monetary donation to teachers. For more information on dana, and some suggested amounts for those seeking more guidance, please click here for a link to the ‘Dana’ page on the Melbourne Insight Meditation website.
Registering for the retreat
- If possible, please pay the full retreat fee when you book. If securing your place by the $200 deposit option we will be in contact to arrange a payment plan. All outstanding balances need to be paid in full by Tuesday 1st April 2025.
- Early registration and full payment is encouraged, as places are limited.
- If the retreat is fully booked upon registration, you will be notified and your name placed on a waiting list. You will then be contacted if a place becomes available.
Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel your place, a full refund (minus a $150 administration fee) will be offered up to 4 weeks before the retreat.
If the cancellation is between 4 and 2 weeks before the retreat, you will receive a 50% refund.
If the cancellation is less than 1 week before the retreat, you will receive a 30% refund.
If you are feeling unwell and have any flu/cold or COVID like symptoms, please do a RAT test 48 hours prior to the retreat. If you do test positive or you are still feeling unwell, you will receive a 50% refund.
Please note, there will be no refunds issued for cancellations on the first day of the retreat.
Please arrange work and personal commitments in order to stay on the retreat grounds for the full duration of the retreat, in this way you can devote yourself fully to the retreat programme.
Travelling from Interstate
- If you are travelling from interstate, and booking return flights for Friday 9th of May, please ensure your flight does not leave Launceston airport before 5:00pm; this will allow comfortable time to return to Launceston / the airport.
- For your arrival flights in Launceston, it is best to arrive no later than 11:30am on Sunday 18th of May
- Lifts will be arranged to and from the airport - this may incur an additional shared fee
Friday 10th - Friday 17th January 2025
Dorje Ling Meditation Retreat Centre, Lorinna, Tasmania
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT
If you would like to be added to the wait list please email [email protected] and state your accomodation preference and include your full name and mobile number. We will contact you if a space becomes available. Thank you.
If you would like to be added to the wait list please email [email protected] and state your accomodation preference and include your full name and mobile number. We will contact you if a space becomes available. Thank you.
About the teachers
Robyn Gibson has been practising and studying meditation for 30 years, predominantly in the Mahāsi lineage of Theravāda Buddhism. Her principal teachers have been Patrick Kearney and Carol Perry. Teaching since 2016, Robyn’s approach brings together the radical teachings of freedom through embodied presence that the Buddha taught, deep ecology and other nature-based practices, and creative expression – allowing for enquiry into what it means to live and full and just human life on this earth, and how to face the challenges of our current times with courage and integrity.
Louise Taylor is a meditation practitioner with over 20 years’ experience, and has been teaching since 2018. Her practice is influenced by the lineage of Mahasi Sayadaw, whose teachings focus on simply noting objects of awareness as they appear through the sense doors (including thoughts). This simple yet profound practice creates fertile conditions for insight to arise. Her principal teachers are Patrick Kearney and Subhana Barzarghi. Louise lives in Tasmania, where she works as a midwife, makes cuttlefish cast jewellery and enjoys getting lost in nature, with her beloved dog Audrey. Louise is a founding member of Radiant Mind Insight Meditation and facilitates single and multiway meditation retreats.
Retreat fees & dana
$870 - single accommodation
$790 - camping
The retreat fee covers all food, accommodation and administration (teachers’ food and accommodation, insurance etc.).
Following the Buddhist practice of generosity, the teachings are offered freely on a dana (gift/donation) basis by Robyn and Louise. Dana is not payment for goods or services rendered; it is given from the heart in response to the teachings. In this way, you are participating in the ongoing flourishing of the teachings, and you're also supporting the teachers, the dharma community and your own practice.
A dana box will be provided at the retreat for your monetary donation to teachers. For more information on dana, and some suggested amounts for those seeking more guidance, please click here for a link to the ‘Dana’ page on the Melbourne Insight Meditation website.
Registering for the retreat
Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel your place, a full refund (minus a $100 administration fee) will be offered up to 3 weeks before the retreat.
If the cancellation is less than 3 weeks before the retreat, you will receive a 50% refund.
If the cancellation is less than 1 week before the retreat, you will receive a 30% refund.
If you are feeling unwell and have any flu/cold or COVID like symptoms, please do a RAT test 48 hours prior to the retreat. If you do test positive or you are still feeling unwell, you will receive a 50% refund.
Please note, there will be no refunds issued for cancellations on the first day of the retreat.
Please arrange work and personal commitments in order to stay on the retreat grounds for the full duration of the retreat, in this way you can devote yourself fully to the retreat programme.
Travelling from Interstate
$870 - single accommodation
$790 - camping
The retreat fee covers all food, accommodation and administration (teachers’ food and accommodation, insurance etc.).
Following the Buddhist practice of generosity, the teachings are offered freely on a dana (gift/donation) basis by Robyn and Louise. Dana is not payment for goods or services rendered; it is given from the heart in response to the teachings. In this way, you are participating in the ongoing flourishing of the teachings, and you're also supporting the teachers, the dharma community and your own practice.
A dana box will be provided at the retreat for your monetary donation to teachers. For more information on dana, and some suggested amounts for those seeking more guidance, please click here for a link to the ‘Dana’ page on the Melbourne Insight Meditation website.
Registering for the retreat
- If possible, please pay the full retreat fee when you book. If securing your place by the $200 deposit option we will be in contact to arrange a payment plan. All outstanding balances need to be paid in full by Saturday 1st of December 2024.
- Early registration and full payment is encouraged, as places are limited.
- If the retreat is fully booked upon registration, you will be notified and your name placed on a waiting list. You will then be contacted if a place becomes available.
Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel your place, a full refund (minus a $100 administration fee) will be offered up to 3 weeks before the retreat.
If the cancellation is less than 3 weeks before the retreat, you will receive a 50% refund.
If the cancellation is less than 1 week before the retreat, you will receive a 30% refund.
If you are feeling unwell and have any flu/cold or COVID like symptoms, please do a RAT test 48 hours prior to the retreat. If you do test positive or you are still feeling unwell, you will receive a 50% refund.
Please note, there will be no refunds issued for cancellations on the first day of the retreat.
Please arrange work and personal commitments in order to stay on the retreat grounds for the full duration of the retreat, in this way you can devote yourself fully to the retreat programme.
Travelling from Interstate
- If you are travelling from interstate, and booking return flights for Friday 17th January, please ensure your flight does not leave Launceston airport before 5:00pm; this will allow comfortable time to return to Launceston / the airport.
- For your arrival flights in Launceston, it is best to arrive no later than 11:30am on Friday 10th January.
- Lifts will be arranged to and from the airport