Bellingen Insight Meditation (Weekly)

Every Monday night from 7pm to 8.30pm with teacher Will James at the Bellingen Yoga Studio.  Please use the rear lane to access the studio at the back of 8 Crown Street - there is a sign to the Studio in the lane. All are welcome, new and experienced, to come along for an evening of meditation, inquiry and discussion.

Days of Mindfulness

Come spend the day with us, meditating and exploring the Dharma. All welcome - including beginners! Please bring your own sitting gear (cushions etc) and a plate to share for lunch.

This event is free of charge and no registration necessary - just show up! There will be a Dana box available on the day for donations for our teacher.

2025 Dates:

Sunday 27th April

Sunday 20th July

Sunday 28th September

Sunday 23rd November

WHERE: Raleigh Hall (Walter Street, Raleigh, NSW - see here for more info

TIME: 9:30am arrival for a 10am start, finishing at 4pm

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    Bundagaree Rainforest Walk
    Bongil Bongil National Park

    May 25th 2025 - 9am-12pm

    Ali Barlow

    More information here

  • Buddha Touched The Earth

    Yarrwawarra Aboriginal Cultural Centre

    June 12 - 17 2025

    Will James & Lisa Siegel

    More information and registrations here

  • The Joy of Awakening

    Sangsurya Byron Bay

    June 27 - July 03 2025

    Will James & Radha Nicholson

    More information and registration here

  • Realising Natural Freedom

    Sangsurya Byron Bay

    Oct 31 - Nov 06 2025

    Will James & Radha Nicholson

    More information and registration available soon

  • Awareness and the Unbound

    Sangsurya Byron Bay

    Dec 12 - Dec 18 2025

    Will James & Radha Nicholson

    More information and registration available soon

Retreat Information

Teachers
Radha Nicholson regularly teaches retreats in Australia and is a founding teacher of Bay Insight, Byron Bay, Australia. Radha teaches the liberation of the heart through inquiry and insight. She focuses on freeing the mind through the realisation of the non-dual nature of reality.  
Will James is the guiding teacher at the Tallowwood Sangha in Bellingen. He regularly leads retreats in Australia and Bali, has taught at the Dharma Gatherings in Australia and India, and is a Senior Mentor for the Insight Meditation Institute.
Ali Barlow is an Insight Dharma Teacher after completing the inaugural Insight Meditation Institute’s 4 year Dharma Teacher programme in 2024. Ali has supported multiple retreats over many years. She also leads yatras and helps to facilitate a weekly sitting group in Bellingen.

Schedule
Insight meditation allows us to see clearly the reactions and distortions that arise in our daily life. It cultivates an awareness of the freedom and clarity that is available in each precious moment.  The retreat program consists of sitting, standing, walking & guided meditation, meditation instruction, group and individual meetings with teachers, inquiry sessions, evening Dharma talks and daily mindfulness work periods.  The retreat is conducted in silence apart from meetings with teachers and essential communication. Meetings with the teachers are an essential aspect of the retreat and will be in a small group format.  Also there will be opportunity for individual interviews with teachers during the week.

Dana
Insight Meditation teachers give generously of their time and energy during retreats. They receive no payment for this and are supported by donations from those attending retreats. A Dana (donation) box will be placed inside the meditation hall for donations to support the teachers. 

More information available on the Humanitix ticketing site
Our retreats are open to all, beginners and experienced practitioners  alike. If you are experiencing financial challenges, please contact us about our subsidy policy.

Sample event schedules

  • 5:45 Wake-up bell

    6:00 Yoga or exercise

    6:45 Sitting Meditation

    7:30 Breakfast

    8:10 Mindfulness Work

    9:20 Clean-up

    9:30 Daily instructions & Sitting Meditation

    10:30 Walking meditation

    11:15 Sitting Meditation

    12:00 Walking meditation

    12:30 Lunch & Rest

    2:00 Dharma Inquiry

    3:00 Walking meditation

    3:45 Sitting Meditation

    4:30 Walking Meditation

    5:00 Evening meal

    6:30 Sitting Meditation

    7:00 Break

    7:15 Dharma Talk

    8:00 Standing / Walking meditation

    8:15 Evening program: guided meditation, poetry, music

    9:00 Rest well

  • 10:00 Sitting meditation

    10:45 Walking meditation

    11:15 Sitting meditation

    12:00 Dharma Talk

    12:30 We break silence for a shared lunch

    1:30 Sitting meditation

    2:15 Standing or Walking meditation

    2:30 Dharma Inquiry

    3:00 Walking meditation

    3:15 Sitting meditation / Metta

    3:45 Close of day


Wisdom and Compassion Insight Meditation Retreat (in person and online) (Copy)
Feb
24
to 28 Feb

Wisdom and Compassion Insight Meditation Retreat (in person and online) (Copy)

Teachers: Subhana Barzhagi, Will James and Alan Bassal

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Registration for this retreat opens on Wednesday, 1 December at 9am (NSW), via Humanitix. Click here. (Please note that the link will not be open before this time). Questions to tallowwoodretreat@gmail.com

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Wisdom and Compassion Insight Meditation Retreat (in person and online) (Copy) (Copy)
Feb
24
to 28 Feb

Wisdom and Compassion Insight Meditation Retreat (in person and online) (Copy) (Copy)

Teachers: Subhana Barzhagi, Will James and Alan Bassal

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Download info

Registration for this retreat opens on Wednesday, 1 December at 9am (NSW), via Humanitix. Click here. (Please note that the link will not be open before this time). Questions to tallowwoodretreat@gmail.com

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