5 Day Retreat with Ajahn Sadaro

Step into five days of profound silence and return to the essential rhythms of your own mind and heart. This residential retreat with Ajahn Sadaro offers a rare opportunity to practice within the forest tradition of Theravada Buddhism—a lineage dedicated to clarity, compassion, and direct insight into the nature of reality. Held at the serene Sanctuary of Stillness in rural Newbury, Victoria, from December 24–28, 2026, this silent retreat creates an enclosed container for continuous practice, away from the noise and demands of everyday life. If you've felt called to deepen your meditation practice or discover what sustained, unbroken practice can reveal, this retreat is designed for committed seekers ready to show up fully.

The retreat builds progressively over five days; each day's sitting and walking meditation, combined with Dhamma teachings and inquiry, unfolds a sequential path rather than discrete sessions you can dip into. This structure asks for your whole presence and rewards it with cumulative depth. Vegetarian meals are provided, and the rural setting amplifies the sense of sanctuary—space and time held for nothing but practice and awakening.

What to Expect

You'll move between periods of sitting meditation, walking meditation, and Dhamma teachings that illuminate the Buddha's path in practical, contemporary language. Daily inquiry sessions create space to explore your direct experience with the teacher. The retreat maintains noble silence throughout—a condition that quiets the outer mind and reveals its inner workings. Mornings begin early; evenings close with reflection. By the retreat's end, many participants report a palpable shift in clarity, peace, and understanding of their own practice. You'll leave with both experiential insight and a renewed sense of how to continue practice in the world.

About the Artist

Ajahn Sadaro is a Buddhist monk in the forest tradition who ordained in Thailand in 2006. Rooted in rigorous Theravada practice, he brings both scholarly understanding and lived wisdom to his teachings and guided practice. His presence in this retreat creates a direct lineage connection to the ancient contemplative methods that have cultivated awakening for centuries.

Venue & Logistics

The Sanctuary of Stillness (SOS) Meditation Retreat Centre is located in Newbury, Victoria, in a quiet rural setting conducive to deep practice. The retreat runs from Thursday, December 24 through December 28, 2026. Please wear comfortable, modest clothing suitable for sitting practice; bring personal medications and any necessary comfort items (the centre provides all meals and meditation instruction). Accessibility inquiries should be directed to the venue directly.