The centre is primarily devoted to the teaching of Vipassana or Insight Meditation as taught in the Thai Forest tradition of Theravada Buddhism in the lineage of Ajahn Chah and Ajahn Sumedho.
Upcoming Events
Due to the current pandemic, Sunyata has cancelled all on-site events until further notice. Please see our coronavirus announcement for further details.
In the meantime, we are live-streaming a number of online events, details for which you can find here.
Vipassana & Yoga Retreat – Nick Scott and Sofia Ananda Kaas
This retreat is to be held at Kilcoan Retreat Centre. Kilcoan is situated in woodland near Clarinbri...
October 2 @ 7:45 pm - October 4 @ 7:45 pm
Coronavirus Measures
Update on Phased Reopening of Sunyata
Day Visits
It is possible to visit the Dhamma hall and grounds for a day visit, and/or to join the pujas at 7am and 7pm. Booking is essential.
Please find further information and complete a booking form here if you would like to visit during the day
Overnight volunteer stays
It is possible to stay overnight and volunteer at the centre.
Unfortunately, we are not open to new guests at this time. In order to visit overnight it is necessary to have stayed at Sunyata within the last two years as a volunteer outside of retreat time, or to be very familiar with the daily routine at Sunyata.
Please find further information and complete a booking form here if you would like to stay overnight.
We look forward to welcoming you all back at Sunyata again!