annual retreat

Awakening Joy and Ease

10am Saturday June 8th to 5pm Sunday June 9th 2024 AEST (Brisbane, Australia)
In-Person at The Rose Cottage, Newtown Park, Pottinger Street, Toowoomba, Queensland
Also Livestreamed

The annual retreat is a core part of our program. In the 2024 retreat we will be contemplating and putting into practice the profound pith instructions of Kyabje Togden Amtrin about awakening to joy, the heart of enlightenment, and settling into the ease of our true nature. The retreat will also include transmission for all of the core practices of our Sangha. Kyabje Togden Amtrin's pith instructions make clear how important embracing joy and calm relaxation is to all traditions of Buddhism - from Sutrayana to Mahayana, from Tantra to Dzogchen.

As well as instruction on the Joy and Ease practice, transmission will be given for the Single AH practice, the Heart Essence of the Lama and the Sky-Gazing practice. The retreat will require a commitment to attend all sessions and to disengage from worldly activity for the duration of the retreat. 

All retreat attendees are required to abide by our Code of Conduct. On-site attendees are also required to abide by our Health & Safety Policy.

Please note that due to a surge in Covid 19 infections in Australia the wearing of masks is now required for in-person attendance at the retreat.

RETREAT SCHEDULE

All dates and times are Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST). To check the time in your location use the Time Zone Converter.

The general session times are as follows:

Saturday June 8th - Joy as the Heart of Awakening

  • 10am - 11:30am: Introduction to Togden Amtrin's pith instructions on joy and ease (livestreamed & recorded)
  • 11:30am -12pm: Practice transmissions & Group Practice Session - Joy & Ease (livestreamed & recorded)
  • 12pm - 2pm - Lunch Break (there will be an option to attend a group lunch - call Wendi Forbes on 0407 701 125 if you want to attend)
  • 2pm - 3pm: Solitary Practice Session: Joy and Ease Walk (or sit). Online attendees practice at home.
  • 4pm - 5pm: End of Day Group Reflection (livestreamed & recorded)

Sunday June 9th - Resting in Ease

  • 10am - 11:30am: Introduction to the Heart Essence of the Lama and Sky-Gazing (livestreamed & recorded)
  • 11:30am - 12pm Practice Transmissions & Group Practice Session (Sky-Gazing)
  • 12pm - 2pm - Lunch Break
  • 2pm - 3pm: Solitary Practice Session: Sky-Gazing and/or Joy and Ease Walk (or sit). Online attendees practice at home.
  • 4pm - 5pm: Closing Discussion and End of Retreat Reflection (livestreamed)

There may also be an option for a group dinner.

Download the more detailed and printable version of the retreat schedule:

2024 Joy and Ease Retreat Schedule v2.pdf 2024 Joy and Ease Retreat Schedule v2.pdf
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Practice Texts

Please bring copies of these texts with you to the retreat.

Day One
Day Two
Sky Gazing Practice and Commentary v5.pdf Sky Gazing Practice and Commentary v5.pdf
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The AH Practice v2.pdf The AH Practice v2.pdf
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Those who have registered to attend the Awakening Joy and Ease retreat on-site please take note of the following:
  • Please arrive five to ten minutes early so that the retreat can start promptly at 10am.
  • Please BYO meditation cushions if you plan to sit on the floor.
  • Please bring a full water bottle (tea and coffee will be provided)
  • Please consider bringing and wearing a mask if you are a vulnerable person
  • Please do not attend in person if you have any flu-like symptoms
  • Please alert us if you have any special needs
  • Please bring a copy of the retreat materials (above) with you
  • Please book a seat for the group lunch on Saturday, if you plan to attend it, before 5pm on Thursday 6th June. To book call Wendi on: 0407 701 125
Contacts

Email: pristine.awareness.foundation@outlook.com

Wendi Forbes: 0407 701 125

Pristine Awareness Admin: 0431 185 312

Location of the Retreat Venue
Newtown Park
Pottinger Street
Toowoomba, QLD 4350
 

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