Embodied Awakening 2026

Boundless and free is the sky

of samadhi,

bright the full moon of wisdom,

truly is anything missing now?

Nirvana is here, before your eyes,

this very place is the Lotus Land,

this very body the Buddha. 

(Hakuin Zenji’s Song of Zazen)

By settling mindfulness in the body, relaxing and finding ease, we can learn to rest in samadhi – beautiful states of unification of the bodyheartmind. Clear, open, balanced, grounded. The deeper we go the lighter it gets. All the clutter of the mind, the chasing of shadows, the clinging to a separate sense of self can drop away. What shows itself?  Awakening is possible in this very body.

As well as sitting and walking meditation there will be somatic and subtle body practices which support unwinding and releasing deeply held tension and habit patterns. Wellbeing is our natural inheritance. More resilience, more buoyancy in everyday life. We could say - tapping into the wellspring.

When: 25 September 2026 to 1 October 2026
Times: Arrive by 5 pm and finish 2 pm
Where: Brahma Kumaris Centre, Wilton

Cost:

• Twin Share - $1020

• Single rooms - $1370

• Concession (Twin Share) - $875. For full time students, pensioners and unemployed. If you need assistance and do not qualify for the concession you may wish to apply for a scholarship (see below)

Scholarships 
Scholarships for all SIM retreats are available for people who need assistance paying the full fee and do not qualify for the concession

For more information email Nick Lavery on phranick@gmail.com

Additional cost: 'Dana' The retreat fee covers accommodation and meals only. In keeping with a 2,500 year old tradition no fee has been charged for the teachings. At the end of the retreat you are invited to give a donation to express your appreciation and to support the teachers to continue their work.

About the Teachers
This retreat will be led by Lizzie Turnbull and assisted by Renata Malinauskas - Click here for information.