Detox Your Mind Wellington Retreat - 18 April 2026 FREE Event

Schedule

Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:30 am to 03:30 pm

UTC+12:00

Location

Tawa College | Wellington, WG

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Experience a day of mindfulness and renewal — rediscover calm, clarity, and compassion at the Detox Your Mind Wellington Retreat!
About this Event

Spirituality • Buddhism

We often move through life without pausing to reflect on how much the mind shapes our experience. Thoughts, emotions, and perceptions arise continuously — yet we rarely stop to understand their nature or how they influence the way we live.

The mind is not fixed. It is a dynamic process, constantly changing based on conditions. Yet, we often feel stuck in patterns of stress, distraction, and limitation, unaware that change is not only possible — it is natural.

From a single thought to the direction of our lives, everything unfolds through causes and conditions. When we begin to understand this process, the mind can gradually let go of what no longer serves and move towards greater clarity and balance.

Join us for this transformative day retreat where Buddhism and science meet. Step into an exploration of the mind — its patterns, its illusions, and its potential for freedom. Learn to purify, renew, and truly detox your mind.



What to Expect

🌿 Enlightening Detox Sessions & Guided Meditation
🧘 Insightful MindLab Experiments and Reflections
🛕 The Joyful Practice of Selfless Offering
🎭 Group Activities & Shared Learnings
✨ And much more!



📅 Date & Time

Saturday, 18th April 2026

9:30 AM – 3:30 PM



📍 Location

Tawa Collage

38A Duncan Street Tawa

Wellington 5028



💰 Cost

This is a FREE event

There is no cost to attend. The retreat — including all teachings and activities are offered freely in the spirit of Dharma dana.



🌟 Speakers:

The retreat will be fully guided by Ven. Dr. Mahinda Thero and Ven. Bakkula Thero from Jethavanarama Monastery. The venerables have been conducting many teaching activities such as residential and day retreats, seminars, workshops etc. across Australia and around the world (New Zealand, Singapore, UK, Italy, South Korea, Dubai, Israel).

Ven. Dr. Mahinda Thero:
Ven. Dr. Mahinda Thero, a former research scientist at the Australian National University with a PhD from ANU, is now dedicated to helping many people around the world find inner peace and overcome problems such as stress, anxiety, and addiction.

Ven. Bakkula Thero:
Ven. Bakkula Thero was a former computer engineer and a semi-professional cricketer in the UK, now a monk, focusing on finding serenity and inner peace and helping others



🔔 Registrations

Secure your place by 17th April 2026.



📞 More Info:

Thusitha: 0273210938

Lakshika: 02041826885



Organised by:

Ministry of Nirvana – New Zealand
In collaboration with Enlight – To brighten your life

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Tawa College, 38A Duncan Street, Wellington, New Zealand

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