The Buddhist Detox Retreat Melbourne – May 2026
Date and Time
Saturday 16th May 2026 – From 10.00 AM to 5 PM
Sunday 17th May 2026 – From 8.00 AM to 5 PM
Location
Mackie Road Neighbourhood House
About this event
Discover how your mind shapes reality. Gain clarity, calm, and practical tools through meditation and insight into cause and effect.
Step into a space of calm reflection and discover a new way of understanding your life.
This Buddhist Detox Retreat offers a unique opportunity to explore the nature of the mind and how our thoughts, choices, and experiences are shaped through cause and effect. Using simple yet powerful examples—such as the light of a candle—we begin to see how small conditions create meaningful outcomes in our daily lives.
Through guided discussions, meditation practices, and “mental detox” sessions, you will gain practical insights into how the mind works and how to respond to life with greater clarity and awareness.
This is not about belief, but about understanding—an experience designed for anyone seeking a clearer, calmer, and more balanced way of living.
Cost
$70 for each attendee.
Cost is for the venue and meals. If you’re experiencing difficulty covering the full cost, please feel free to reach out to us. We’re happy to discuss options with you.
✅ Refunds available up to 3 days before the event.
✅ Eventbrite’s ticketing fees are non-refundable (approx. $5 per person).
🔔 Registrations close on 13th May 2026. In-person only.
Speakers
The retreat will be fully guided by Ven. Nivathapa Thero, Ven. Dr. Mahinda Thero and Ven. Bhakkula Thero from Jethavanarama monastery. The venerables have been conducting many teaching activities such as residential and day retreats, seminars, workshops etc across Australia and around the world (New Zealand, Singapore, UK, Ireland, Finland, Italy, South Korea, Dubai, Israel)
Ven. Nivathapa Thero:
Ven. Nivathapa Thero, left behind his career as an aeronautical engineer in the UK, to search for something greater. Years on, now he is most sought after by many around the world as the Guru Thero of Jethavanarama Monastery, Sri Lanka, providing guidance and leadership to nearly 500 monks, anagārikās and thousands in the wider community.
Ven. Dr. Mahinda Thero:
Ven. Dr Mahinda thero was a former research scientist at the Australian National University with a PhD from ANU, is now dedicated to helping many people around the world, find inner peace and overcome problems such as stress, anxiety, addiction etc.
Ven. Bakkula Thero:
Ven. Bakkula Thero was a former computer engineer and a semi-professional cricketer in the UK, now a monk, focusing on finding serenity and inner peace and helping others.
Contact
Lasika- 0414 211 475
Jithmi- 0435 033 391
Email – info@ministryofnirvana.org.au
Organised by
Ministry of Nirvana