Some important notes…

In the Cabins you will find:

• Bed, mattress, pillow, plenty of blankets and/or a duvet
• A shrine with a rupa (Buddha image), bowls and vases
• A meditation mat and cushions
• Cooking and eating utensils, oil, salt, pepper, some herbs and spices
• table and chair
• Cleaning products and cloths, tea towels, toilet paper, matches
• A map of Sudarshanaloka's extensive network of walks
• Usually a selection of dried and tinned food donated by previous retreatants

We suggest you bring with you:

• Bed linen (sheets, pillowcase), towel
• Personal necessities - toiletries, clothes, medicines etc
• Non-perishable food (see note below)
• Sturdy walking shoes or boots
• Winter gear: warm clothes, hot water bottle and raincoat
• Summer gear: insect repellent, sun block, hat, mosquito net
• Reading, study and art material as required
• Incense and puja book

Shopping for retreatants is done weekly by the Sudarshanaloka Community and delivered to a drop-box near the hut.

For our retreatants without transportation, we will provide rides to and from Thames. Please allow NZ$ 5 each way.

At Sudarshanaloka Retreat Centre we strive to create an environment of peace and goodwill, putting into practice the advice the Buddha gave on how to live a simple, ethical and harmonious life. Please help us in this endeavour by observing the following guidelines during your stay:

• refrain from cooking and eating meat or fish
• refrain from alcohol consumption
• refrain from smoking in or around the retreat cabins or stupa

Please also help us by:

• Taking all your rubbish with you when you leave
• Not throwing food scraps into the bush, as this will attract rats and possums
• Not using candles - they are not permitted because of the fire risk
• Telling us about any maintenance work that is required

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