Speakers

The retreat will be fully guided by Ven. Dr. Mahinda Thero and Ven. Bakkula 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, Italy, South Korea, Dubai, Israel).

Ven. Dr. Mahinda Thero:
Ven. Dr. Mahinda Thero, 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, and addiction.

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