As we have continued exploring new ways to share and spread the Buddha’s teachings we have found ourselves in the midst of organising a life-changing pilgrimage to Sri Lanka! So join us for this incredible journey through yourself and the Dhamma as you Delve into the Dhamma on a Pilgrimage to Sri Lanka!
About
The retreat and the tour is organised Ministry Of Nirvana and is made up of two parts, an enlightening retreat and an enchanting tour!
Enlightening Retreat (25th December 2024 to 4th January 2025)
The first part of this pilgrimage will be an incredible retreat held at Jethavanarama Buddhist Monastery, a place brimming with hundreds of individuals eager to deepen their spiritual practice. You’ll be given opportunities to:
- Listen to Deep Dhamma Talks about the inner workings of the mind
- Be guided through transformative meditation sessions
- Offer Sambuddha Puja
- Witness an awe – inspiring ceremony – Dhakineyyo Panchanisansa Maha Pooja
- Engaging individual and group discussions and much more!
Enchanting Tour (5th January 2025 – 17th January 2025)
After the completion of your enlightening retreat you’ll tour around the Sacred Buddhist Sites dotted around Sri Lanka connecting to the time of the Buddha and the Golden age of the Sambuddha Sasana. You’ll visit place such as:
- Anuradhapura
- Polonnaruwa
- Dambulla
- Kandy
- Sigiriya and so much more!
Details
We’re striving to reduce the cost of the pilgrimage as much as possible, and therefore the retreat at Jethavanarama Buddhist Monastery will be completely free of charge! Whilst the tour will incur an estimated cost of $850 to cover transport, food, etc. Participants will also be required to book their own airfare.
You can join for the first part, second part, or the full pilgrimage. The dates and costs are as follows:
- Arrival into Sri Lanka: 25/12/24
- First part – Retreat: 26/12/24 8.00 am (SL time) – 4/1/25 5.00 pm (SL time) – Cost: No charge
- Second part – Tour: 5/1/25 – 16/1/25 – Estimated Cost: $850, which will include transport, shared accommodation, and meals
- Departure from Sri Lanka – 17/1/25
The Group size is maximum 10 and all participants will be required to organise and pay for the cost of their own airfare. Please book your air ticket to arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake, Sri Lanka 25th December, or 4th January if you are joining the second part only. Transport from the airport to the monastery or tour location can be organised if advanced notice is given and at a cost.
For those attending the second part of the pilgrimage, please ensure that you make your initial deposit of $400 no later than 10 November 2024, and the balance of $450 is payable by 23 December 2024.
Families with children (aged 7 – 18 years) are welcome. Any children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
We recommend you arrange your own travel insurance.
Participants need to apply for a visa in terms of an Electronic Travel Authority before travel via this link: https://www.eta.gov.lk/slvisa/
If you’d like to get more insight on the amazing experiences that await you, watch this video about the pilgrimage:
Registration
Registrations will close on the 25th of October.
Registrations will only be confirmed if you provide us with your airfare to Sri Lanka and (and initial deposit if attending the second part). This is to avoid cancellations, as this may incur an extra cost for us if we have already made bookings.
Adults registration form: https://forms.gle/CNvcioGvqudew6f77
Children registration form: (aged 7 – 18 years): https://forms.gle/FuHoEMZv1vpXQLjw6
If you have any inquiries, please contact: +61425173612 or email: info@ministryofnirvana.org.au