• RETREAT: The Art of Compassionate Listening (Waitlng-list only: Fully booked – please see 14-17 June retreat)

    Dharmagiri Sacred Mountain Retreat near Underberg, Southern Drakensberg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

    Please note that this retreat is fully booked, but Sue will include some of the teachings from this "training" retreat at the 14-17 June retreat which still has space. Details here. This week-long retreat, held in contemplative (Noble) silence at … Read More

  • RETREAT: Embracing Life with Compassionate Simplicity

    Mont Fleur Upper Blaauwklippen Road, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

    Please note that  Sue will include some of the teachings from the 25 May - 1 June "training" retreat on this retreat, for those who are interested in integrating these teaching and practices into their work. This long-weekend "Open the Heart … Read More

  • RETREAT: Listening with a Kind and Compassionate Heart

    Emoyeni Retreat Centre Magaliesberg Mountains,, North West Province,, South Africa

    This long-weekend silent Open the Heart and Still the Mind Compassion retreat will draw on the wisdom of Buddhist psychology and the inspiring teachings and practices of Kuan Yin, the bodhisattva of compassion, who “Listens to the cries of the … Read More

  • RETREAT: Spring: The Joy of New Beginnings

    Mont Fleur Upper Blaauwklippen Road, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

    This Spring weekend retreat will be held in a contained and nurturing atmosphere of contemplative (Noble) silence at the stunning Mont Fleur retreat venue, nestled in the mountains near Stellenbosch. It is suitable for beginners who have never attended a … Read More

  • RETREAT: Deepening our Authentic Presence (Fully booked, waiting list only)

    Dharmagiri Sacred Mountain Retreat near Underberg, Southern Drakensberg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

    Fully booked, waiting list only This week-long intensive retreat, held in contemplative (Noble) silence at the beautiful Dharmagiri Sacred Mountain Retreat in the southern Drakensberg, KZN is another of Sue’s “training retreats.” It is of particular interest to people working … Read More

  • RETREAT: Finding Courage for New Beginnings (Fully booked, waiting list only)

    Temenos Retreat Centre Corner of Bree and Voortrekker Streets, McGregor, Western Cape

    Fully booked, waiting list only This late Spring silent weekend retreat is suitable for beginners as well as experienced practitioners and is held in a nurturing and containing atmosphere of contemplative silence. We will focus on the cultivation of life-affirming … Read More

  • RETREAT: From Courageous Presence to Wise Action

    Mont Fleur Upper Blaauwklippen Road, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

    This weekend retreat will be held in a contained and nurturing atmosphere of contemplative (Noble) silence at the stunning Mont Fleur retreat venue, nestled in the mountains near Stellenbosch. It is suitable for beginners as well as experienced meditators. Through … Read More

  • RETREAT: Ending the Year with Courage and Trust

    Somerset Gift Getaway Farm Sparrebosch turn-off from the N2, Swellendam, Western Cape

    This popular end-of-year retreat will offer an intensive 7 day experience within the nurturing silence and beauty of Somerset Gift Getaway Farm near Swellendam. A new addition to the stunning accommodation will be some luxury tents from Petrichor Adventures (please see … Read More

  • RETREAT: Welcoming the New Year with Compassion and Joy

    Buddhist Retreat Centre Ixopo, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

    In this 4 night Open the Heart and Still the Mind silent retreat we will reflect with kindness and compassion on the year which is ending, creating a space of possibility for new beginnings and joyful discovery, as we welcome … Read More

  • RETREAT: Beginning the Year with Calm and Compassion (Fully booked – waiting list only)

    Emoyeni Retreat Centre Magaliesberg Mountains,, North West Province,, South Africa

    Fully booked - waiting list only This ‘Open the Heart and Still the Mind’ weekend retreat will be held in a contained and nurturing atmosphere of contemplative (Noble) silence and is suitable for beginners as well as experienced meditators. Through … Read More

  • RETREAT: Healing and Containment through Silence

    Mont Fleur Upper Blaauwklippen Road, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

    This silent weekend retreat will explore ways in which meditation and silence can provide emotional containment, when we find a quiet resting place within ourselves. As we ground ourselves more fully and wholeheartedly in the present moment, we will discover … Read More

  • RETREAT: Listening with a Kind & Compassionate Heart (Cancelled)

    Emoyeni Retreat Centre Magaliesberg Mountains,, North West Province,, South Africa

    This retreat is currently cancelled due to Covid-19. An online half day or daylong alternative will be announced soon. This silent Open the Heart and Still the Mind Compassion retreat will draw on the wisdom of Buddhist psychology and the … Read More

  • RETREAT: The Art of Compassionate Boundaries (Cancelled)

    Dharmagiri Sacred Mountain Retreat near Underberg, Southern Drakensberg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

    This retreat is currently cancelled due to Covid-19. An online half day or daylong alternative will be announced soon. This 8 night retreat, held in contemplative (Noble) silence at the beautiful Dharmagiri Sacred Mountain Retreat in the southern Drakensberg, KZN … Read More

  • RETREAT: The Joy of Courageous New Beginnings (Fully booked, waiting list only)

    Mont Fleur Upper Blaauwklippen Road, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

    Fully booked, waiting list only This Spring long-weekend retreat will be held in a contained and nurturing atmosphere of contemplative (Noble) silence at the stunning Mont Fleur retreat venue, nestled in the mountains near Stellenbosch. It is suitable for beginners … Read More

  • RETREAT: Finding Courage for New Beginnings (Fully booked, waiting list only)

    Temenos Retreat Centre Corner of Bree and Voortrekker Streets, McGregor, Western Cape

    Fully booked, waiting list only This Spring silent retreat is suitable for beginners as well as experienced practitioners and is held in a nurturing and containing atmosphere of contemplative silence. We will focus on the cultivation of life-affirming qualities of … Read More

  • RETREAT: Finding Courage for New Beginnings (Fully booked, waiting list only)

    Temenos Retreat Centre Corner of Bree and Voortrekker Streets, McGregor, Western Cape

    Fully booked, waiting list only This late Spring silent weekend retreat is suitable for beginners as well as experienced practitioners and is held in a nurturing and containing atmosphere of contemplative silence. We will focus on the cultivation of life-affirming … Read More

  • RETREAT: Embracing Uncertainty with Courage and Compassion (Fully booked, waiting list only)

    Mont Fleur Upper Blaauwklippen Road, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

    (Fully booked, waiting list only) This weekend retreat will be held in a contained and nurturing atmosphere of contemplative (Noble) silence at the stunning Mont Fleur retreat venue, nestled in the mountains near Stellenbosch. It is suitable for beginners as … Read More

  • RETREAT: The Joy of Restorative Silence – Overnight

    Mont Fleur Upper Blaauwklippen Road, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

    This overnight retreat, held in a nurturing atmosphere of contemplative silence at the beautiful Mont Fleur venue near Stellenbosch, is an opportunity to discover the joy and restorative nature of contained silence. Through the practice of meditation and the wisdom … Read More