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SUMMARY:Detox Your Mind Wellington Retreat - 18 April 2026 FREE Event
DESCRIPTION:The Buddhist Detox Retreat Tasmania – June 2026 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Date and TimeSaturday 13th June 2026 – From 09.00 AM to 5.00 PM Sunday 14th May 2026 – From 09.00 AM to 5.00 PM LocationLea Scout Centre Tasmania 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$55 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 10th June 2026. In-person only. SpeakersThe 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. ContactSam – 0487017464 Email – info@ministryofnirvana.org.au Organised byMinistry of Nirvana
URL:https://ministryofnirvana.org.au/event/detox-your-mind-wellington-retreat-18-april-2026-free-event/
LOCATION:Tawa College\, 38A Duncan Street\, Wellington\, Wellington Region\, 5028\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Social Media Overload - Hamilton New Zealand
DESCRIPTION:The Buddhist Detox Retreat Tasmania – June 2026 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Date and TimeSaturday 13th June 2026 – From 09.00 AM to 5.00 PM Sunday 14th May 2026 – From 09.00 AM to 5.00 PM LocationLea Scout Centre Tasmania 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$55 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 10th June 2026. In-person only. SpeakersThe 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. ContactSam – 0487017464 Email – info@ministryofnirvana.org.au Organised byMinistry of Nirvana
URL:https://ministryofnirvana.org.au/event/social-media-overload-hamilton-new-zealand/
LOCATION:5 Glen Lynne Avenue\, Queenwood\, Hamilton 3210\, 5 Glen Lynne Avenue\, Queenwood\, 3210\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:The Theory of Everything - Auckland Talk - FREE EVENT
DESCRIPTION:The Buddhist Detox Retreat Tasmania – June 2026 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Date and TimeSaturday 13th June 2026 – From 09.00 AM to 5.00 PM Sunday 14th May 2026 – From 09.00 AM to 5.00 PM LocationLea Scout Centre Tasmania 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$55 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 10th June 2026. In-person only. SpeakersThe 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. ContactSam – 0487017464 Email – info@ministryofnirvana.org.au Organised byMinistry of Nirvana
URL:https://ministryofnirvana.org.au/event/the-theory-of-everything-auckland-talk-free-event/
LOCATION:Sir Owen G Glenn Building\, 12 Grafton Road\, Auckland CBD\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:The Buddhist Detox Retreat Auckland - Apr 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Buddhist Detox Retreat Tasmania – June 2026 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Date and TimeSaturday 13th June 2026 – From 09.00 AM to 5.00 PM Sunday 14th May 2026 – From 09.00 AM to 5.00 PM LocationLea Scout Centre Tasmania 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$55 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 10th June 2026. In-person only. SpeakersThe 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. ContactSam – 0487017464 Email – info@ministryofnirvana.org.au Organised byMinistry of Nirvana
URL:https://ministryofnirvana.org.au/event/the-buddhist-detox-retreat-auckland-apr-2026/
LOCATION:Heaven’s Rest B&B\, 80 Mill Road\, Bombay\, Auckland\, 2675\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Mindful Awareness Christchurch 29 April 2026 - FREE EVENT
DESCRIPTION:The Buddhist Detox Retreat Tasmania – June 2026 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Date and TimeSaturday 13th June 2026 – From 09.00 AM to 5.00 PM Sunday 14th May 2026 – From 09.00 AM to 5.00 PM LocationLea Scout Centre Tasmania 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$55 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 10th June 2026. In-person only. SpeakersThe 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. ContactSam – 0487017464 Email – info@ministryofnirvana.org.au Organised byMinistry of Nirvana
URL:https://ministryofnirvana.org.au/event/mindful-awareness-christchurch-29-april-2026-free-event/
LOCATION:52 Bealey AvenueChristchurch Central City\, Christchurch 8013\, New Zealand
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