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Registration is required for all events hosted by Mountain Spring Monastery
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DAY OF MINDFULNESS
Join the monastics of Mountain Spring for a relaxing and rejuvenating Day of Mindfulness - a day in which we come back home to ourselves, relax, and cultivate the energy of mindfulness together as a community.
Each Sunday is different - typically we begin at 9:00am with a Meditation Class, followed by Walking Meditation, Dharma Talk or Precept Recitation, a vegetarian Mindful Lunch, and an Afternoon Activity (e.g. Total Relaxation & Touching the Earth, Dharma Discussion, Sitting Meditation, Tea Mediation, Chanting Class). The day concluding at approx. 3:30pm.
The 1st Sunday of the month we will recite the 5 Mindfulness Trainings, the 3rd Sunday of the Month we will recite the 14 Mindfulness Trainings.
OFFSITE MINDFULNESS RETREATS
The facilities at Mountain Spring are still in the development phase, and so throughout the year we also host mindfulness retreats offsite.
Day of Mindfulness
Offsite Mindfulness Retreats
No events at the moment
Visiting Hours
· We welcome people with all levels of meditation experience — including none at all.
· Please plan your visit for times when the monastery is open and receiving visitors.
· Registration is required for all events hosted by Mountain Spring Monastery
Mindful Conduct
Mountain Spring is a monastic practice centre and during your time with us we ask that you help to nurture the peaceful and solid energy of this place
Practicing the Mindfulness Trainings / Intoxicants and Drugs Prohibited
· Observe the five mindfulness trainings of protecting life, not taking what does not belong to you, refraining from sexual activity, practising mindful and compassionate speech, and refraining from intoxicants (alcohol, drugs for example) whilst on the property. Mountain Spring is a completely non-smoking environment (including e-cigarette).
Dress Code
· For everyone’s comfort, the dress code at Mountain Spring is smart casual. You will find it helpful to bring clothes that are loose fitting and cover your knees and elbows so that you can easefully sit in meditation. The weather is quite changeable and you will find it helpful to bring a few layers.
Silence (or turn off) your device
· The chance to practice together is very precious. In order to fully be here and benefit from the mindful energy here we ask that you minimise your use of electronic devices as much as possible
Compassionate Speech
· Be aware of the suffering caused by engaging in unnecessary conversations about topics that may be uncomfortable or distressing for some (such as politics) etc.
What To Bring
· Weather is quite changeable, so it's helpful to dress in layers, bring a hat and sturdy shoes.
· Please bring a plant-based/vegan dish to share for lunch (unless otherwise stated)
On-site Donations
We welcome you to attend our Days of Mindfulness on a donation basis. There are donation boxes available in the Dining Hall and Meditation Hall, or you can click here to donate online.
Visitors for events are welcome to donate as they are called to and are able. Donations are warmly welcomed to support basic operational and monastic living costs and to support this monastery for future generations here in Australia.
COVID-safe Protocol
· In order to protect everyone, I agree to practice COVID-safe protocols while at the monastery and I will not attend if I am ill, or experiencing any respiratory symptoms. I will inform the monastery if I become ill and will arrange to come at another time when I am well.
Terms & Conditions
I acknowledge that I enter into the Mountain Spring Monastery at my own risk. In consideration of permission to enter the Monastery and or to participate in the classes / work/ gatherings operated or facilitated by the Monastery, I agree to release and hold harmless the Monastery against any actions, suits, proceedings, claims, demands or damages, and against any and all liability whatsoever in connection with any injury or loss suffered by me or any other matter arising out of any liability, claim or demand as a result of or during my participation in any work, classes operated and or facilitated by the Monastery.
Getting Here
Our Hamlet Addresses
Sisters Hamlet / Day Parking Lot -
2651 Bells Line of Rd, Bilpin NSW 2758
Brothers Hamlet -
2675 Bells Line of Rd, Bilpin NSW 2758
Parking
There is ample parking. Once you arrive at the Sisters Hamlet, park in our Day Parking Lot - a large gravel lot on the left side with additional parking in designated grass area.
Public Transportation
We acknowledge that it is challenging to get here via public transportation. The nearest train station is Richmond station. Please use the Trip Planner website for planning travel on public transportation - https://transportnsw.info/trip#/trip There is a bus that travels between Richmond train station and 2689 Bells Line of Road, Bilpin (5 mins walk / 450m to Mountain Spring Monastery).
Privacy Policy
Your personal information is kept confidential and is used only by the Mountain Spring Monastery Caretaking Council for the purpose of the event/retreat that you have registered to attend. We do not share information with third-parties.