Yogis and volunteers with Ven. Gavesi upon the completion of the retreat.

From 16 to 25 January 2026, 23 yogis embarked on ten days of intensive retreat at Wisdom Park under the guidance of Venerable Gavesi.  The retreat focused on the systematic cultivation of Vipassanā through sustained and continuous mindfulness.

The retreat schedule was designed to support physical and mental seclusion (viveka), creating conditions conducive to intensive practice.  Daily practice consisted of sitting and walking meditation, complemented by mindful awareness during all routine activities such as eating, bathing, and cleaning.  Group interviews and regular teachings also provided participants with essential guidance and clarification.

Receiving Ven. Gavesi at Wisdom Park.

We extend our appreciation for Ven. Gavesi’s compassionate teachings to guide the yogis towards seeing things as they truly are.

The sitting and walking sessions were held from morning to night, for yogis to hone their mindfulness.

In his teachings, Ven. Gavesi emphasised that the yogi’s primary duty is to arouse and maintain continuity of mindfulness, which forms the basis for understanding and overcoming the dukkha of body and mind.  He guided them in observing meditation objects of body, feelings, mind and hindrances directly and clearly without reliance on conceptual thinking or intellectual analysis.

We express our gratitude to Ven. Gavesi for this teachings and skillful guidance throughout this retreat.  Sādhu anumodāna to the participants for embarking on this spiritual development as well as to the organisers and volunteers who supported the yogis.

Joyful to welcome Ven. Gavesi back to Wisdom Park.

Sis. Nandini Tan briefing Ven. Gavesi upon his arrival at Wisdom Park.

Briefing to the participants at the start of the programme.

Ven. Gavesi provided guidance everyday to the group.

The sitting and walking sessions were held from morning to night, for yogis to hone their mindfulness.

Offering dana with much gratitude and humility to the Sangha.

Blessings by Ven. Gavesi for the offering of the meal.

Offering of breakfast meal to Ven. Gavesi.

Offering requisites to Ven. Gavesi on behalf of the participants and Nalanda.

Volunteers serve joyfully as enablers to all the retreatants to develop in the meditation practice.

Our thanks to all the volunteers for their selfless service.