The Karuna Sanctuary
The Karuna Sanctuary Katoomba is located in 374 acres of natural forest 1000 metres above sea level. The surrounding area is a habitat for Kangaroo families and native birds such as wattle birds and kookaburras. Within the grounds of the Karuna Sanctuary, there are scenic bush walking tracks. Enjoy walks that lead to a beautiful waterfall and dramatic cliff-top views of the Megalong Valley.
The Sanctuary features a large main hall which can be used for many indoor fun activities such as table tennis. Near the hall is an outdoor playground that features basketball hoops, climbing frames and swings. Not far from the hall is a tree-studded two acre paddock that will provide plenty of space for ball games and tug-of-war.
The Sanctuary has sleeping capacity for 100+ in both bunkroom style as well as an option for the unique experience of sleeping in renovated train carriages. Most of the other buildings are beautiful mud brick. There is a large bright and airy activity hall suitable for yoga, meditation and other indoor activities. A kitchen and large dining space, all set amongst pristine natural environment.
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Waratah Season
You can enjoy viewing the beautiful Waratah blooming in season at the Karuna Sanctuary.
Captured by Nara on 8 Oct 22.
Captured by Nara on 8 Oct 22.
The Medicine Buddha Prayer Wheel
In 2013, Lama Chagdud Khadlo, a respected female spiritual teacher from Brazil's Chagdud Gonpa Tibetan Buddhist Centre, led a retreat at Karuna Sanctuary. Out of compassion, she offered the Medicine Buddha Prayer Wheel after the mantras in the wheel were blessed.
It was housed by Karuna, with an electronic switch to spin, and was installed and consecrated in 2014 by another female Lama. Tsering Everest, who served as the envoy of Lama Khadlo. The Karuna Sanctuary has benefited from the Medicine Buddha prayer wheel, which brings healing, protection, and the fulfilment of aspirations to the Sanctuary and its visitors.
This sacred prayer wheel has a spiritual significance, serving as a powerful symbol of healing and compassion throughout the sanctuary.
In the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, prayer wheels have spiritual significance and serve as symbols of spreading, healing, compassion, and positive energy to all beings through the prayers inscribed within them.
