New Year's Eve Celebration

Talk, meditation and vegerarian buffet

Learning to be Happy Whatever Happens

Begin 2026 with a fresh outlook and a joyful heart! In this special New Year’s Eve event, Kadam John McBretney will share practical meditations and wisdom for maintaining a happy mind — no matter what challenges life brings.

Discover special ways of thinking that create inner peace, purpose, and the life you long for — and make 2026 your best year yet!

After the evening celebration, you are welcome to stay for one or more sessions of the 24-hour Tara Chanting Retreat — a beautiful way to welcome the New Year with blessings and inspiration.

24-Hour Tara Chanting Retreat

A Blessed Beginning to the New Year

Join us for a special 24-hour retreat of Praises and Requests to Arya Tara, following the powerful prayers Liberation from Sorrow. Arya Tara has the power to free us from obstacles and fear, and to fulfil our heartfelt wishes for a happy and meaningful life.

All are welcome to attend any or all of the sessions — a wonderful opportunity to begin the New Year with peace, inspiration, and positive energy.

About the teacher

Kadam John McBretney is the Resident Teacher at Heruka KMC, with over 30 years of experience guiding people in meditation and Buddhist teachings. He gently helps people develop wisdom, a good heart, and lasting inner peace.

Kadam John is widely respected for his warmth, clarity, and encouraging approach to Buddhist meditation, making ancient wisdom simple and deeply relevant for modern life.

Everyone is welcome.

Schedule

31 December 2025

• Arrive and relax - 7pm to 7.30pm
• Talk & Meditation - 7.30pm to 9pm
• Vegetarian Buffet & Celebration - 9pm to 11pm
• Tara Chanting Prayers - 11pm to 12.10pm

1 January 2026

• Tara Chanting Prayers - 3am
• Tara Chanting Prayers - 7am
• Tara Chanting Prayers - 11am
• Tara Chanting Prayers - 3pm
• Tara Chanting Prayers - 7pm