Ganden Kadampa Buddhist Centre

Springbrook Rainforest Meditation Retreat 2025

Friday 7 - Sunday 9 November

RAINFOREST MEDITATION RETREAT

A weekend of inner peace...

Escape the stress and busyness of life and be guided to cultivate greater inner peace through practical Buddhist teachings and meditations.

Learn simple, practical Buddhist teachings and meditations to solve all of our daily human problems.

In between the sessions, there’ll be plenty of opportunities to relax, enjoy the beautiful surroundings and the company of like-minded people. The retreat is fully catered with delicious vegetarian food and includes simple accommodation. All you need to do is relax and enjoy.

MEDITATION RETREAT

KOONJEWARRE CAMP, SPRINGBROOK

Koonjewarre is located on Springbrook Plateau in the Gold Coast Hinterland. It is adjacent to the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area.

RETREAT FEES AND BOOKING

The retreat includes all meals and accommodation. This an onsite-only retreat and booking will be taken for the whole retreat only, with arrival on Friday afternoon/evening. Accommodation options include basic single-sex dormitories or camping.

Prices:

  • Camping $315pp
  • Single-sex dormitory $350pp
springbrook rainforest meditation retreat

About The Retreat Leader

Gen Kelsang Tsalden is a fully ordained, western Buddhist nun and Resident Teacher of Ganden Kadampa Buddhist Centre on Queensland’s Gold Coast.

Ordained in 2006 by her Teacher – fully accomplished meditation master and internationally renowned teacher of Buddhism, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, Gen Tsalden has studied and practiced Kadampa Buddhism for almost 20 years, both in Australia and the UK. 

With 14 years experience as a Resident Teacher Gen Tsalden imparts a deep, personal experience of the practice of Buddhism in daily life. Her clear, warm and light hearted delivery of profound, life-changing Buddhist teachings, has seen a new generation of Gold Coasters discovering and using these practical, logical and helpful instructions, to solve their daily problems and increase their happiness and peace of mind.

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Koonjewarre Campground Springbrook

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