Buddhist Detox Retreat – Auckland | 5-6 Dec 2026

What if understanding your mind could change the way you experience life? Every day, we encounter challenges, uncertainties, expectations and emotions that influence how we think, feel and respond to the world around us. Yet, how often do we pause to understand the very mind through which we experience everything? While we spend much of our lives trying to change our external circumstances, we rarely explore the inner processes that shape our experiences. The Buddhist Detox Retreat offers a unique opportunity to step away from everyday distractions and explore the profound wisdom of the Buddha's teachings. Through thought-provoking Dhamma discussions, meditation and practical guidance, participants will discover how thoughts, emotions and perceptions arise, how cause and effect operates within the mind, and how understanding these processes can lead towards greater clarity, inner peace and wisdom. Whether you are completely new to Buddhism or already familiar with the Buddha's teachings, this retreat welcomes anyone curious about understanding the mind and exploring a deeper perspective on life. ✨ What to Expect 🌿 Insightful Dhamma Discussions – Explore the nature of the mind, the principle of cause and effect, and how the Buddha's teachings relate to everyday experiences. 🧘 Meditation and Mindfulness – Develop greater awareness and explore practical approaches to understanding the mind. 💭 Self-Reflection and Personal Insight – Recognise familiar patterns of thoughts, emotions and reactions through guided reflection. 🤝 Meaningful Connections – Share this experience with a welcoming community of individuals interested in personal and spiritual growth. 🪷 Merit Activities and Chanting – Participate in meaningful Buddhist practices that encourage reflection and wholesome intentions. ✨ And much more! 📅 Event Details Dates: Saturday, 5 December & Sunday, 6 December 2026 Time: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM (both days) Venue: Mount Richmond Hotel & Conference Centre 676 Mount Wellington Highway, Mount Wellington, Auckland 1062, New Zealand Retreat Type: Non-Residential 💰 Cost NZ$ 85 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 7 days before the event. ✅ Eventbrite's ticketing fees are non-refundable (approx. $5 per person). 🔔 Registrations close on 28th Nov 2026. In-person only. All Dhamma teachings and activities are offered freely in the spirit of Dhamma Dana, the gift of the Buddha's teachings. The participation fee contributes only towards venue and meal expenses. 🌟 Meet Our Speakers The retreat will be guided by Ven. Nivathapa Thero and Ven. Dharana Dassa Thero, who have shared the Buddha's teachings through retreats, seminars, workshops and Dhamma programmes internationally. Ven. Nivathapa Thero – Main Speaker Leaving behind his career as an aeronautical engineer in the United Kingdom, Ven. Nivathapa Thero embarked on a spiritual journey in search of a deeper understanding of life. Today, as the Guru Thero of Jethavanarama Buddhist Monastery in Sri Lanka, he provides spiritual guidance and leadership to nearly 500 monks and anagarikas, alongside thousands of devotees and Dhamma practitioners worldwide. Through his profound understanding of the Buddha's teachings, Ven. Nivathapa Thero offers invaluable guidance to those seeking to understand the mind and progress along the Noble Path towards Nibbana. Ven. Dharana Dassa Thero Driven by a deep curiosity to discover the truth about life, Ven. Dharana Dassa Thero left his family in the United Kingdom to enter monastic life at a young age. Now a higher-ordained Buddhist monk, he shares the Buddha's teachings with audiences internationally. Having conducted numerous Dhamma programmes and retreats across Australia, he brings an engaging and accessible approach to exploring profound Buddhist insights and their relevance to everyday life. 📞 More Information For enquiries or further details, please contact:l Pasindu: +64 22 421 0988 Gayani: +64 21 153 3387 🌸 An Invitation to Explore Within We often search for peace by changing the world around us. But what if lasting peace begins with understanding the mind itself? Join us for two meaningful days of reflection, learning and discovery as we explore the timeless wisdom of the Buddha's teachings and how it can transform our understanding of life. We warmly welcome you, your family and friends to be part of this special retreat in Auckland. Organised by Ministry of Nirvana #BuddhistDetoxRetreat #AucklandEvents #Buddhism #Dhamma #Meditation #Mindfulness #InnerPeace #BuddhistTeachings #MinistryOfNirvana