Ajahn Yiu Bhikkhu Khantiko - 2025 Australian Teaching Tour (Organised by Metta Centre)

Teacher: Ajahn Yiu (Visiting from Hong Kong)

12 May to 2 June 2025

Location: Sydney and Melbourne
Cost: By Donation

Ajahn Yiu Bhikkhu Khantiko will be visiting Australia from May to June 2025, offering teachings, meditation guidance, and community gatherings across Sydney and Melbourne.

This is a rare and special opportunity to learn from a respected Buddhist monk in person — through public talks, informal tea gatherings, and a 4-day residential meditation retreat.
All are welcome.

About the Ajahn Yiu

Ajahn Yiu Bhikkhu Khantiko is a Buddhist monk known for his calm presence, clarity of teachings, and integrated practice of meditation, movement (qigong), and mindful living.

Learn more about about Ajahn Yiu here [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ErObdDjcc2xdVvbJmtaUPUthskYON_4-/view?usp=drivesdk]

Australian Trip Overview

Ajahn Yiu’s teaching tour will include:

Sydney: 12 May — 25 May 2025

• Public Dhamma Talks (various locations)
• Daily practice with Ajahn at his residence in Villawood
• Nature Walks & Dana Offerings
• Residential Meditation Retreat

Melbourne: 25 May — 2 June 2025

• Public Dhamma Talks
• Community Gatherings
• Day Retreats
• Informal Tea Conversations

View the Full Itinerary
To see the latest schedule of Ajahn Yiu’s events, locations, and times, please visit: Ajahn Yiu’s Australian Trip Itinerary [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fDNbVaaMtQEAOJIsc6XWoyPxGTjr-TaAVlsvIWEaCmw/edit?usp=sharing]

Special Events

Ease Into Stillness: Meditation Retreat with Ajahn Yiu
22 — 25 May 2025 | Near Sydney
This retreat is an opportunity to deepen your meditation practice in a quiet, supportive environment following Ajahn Yiu’s daily schedule of meditation, qigong, and reflection.
Separate registration is required. Register here: 4-Day Meditation Retreat Eventbrite Link [https://www.mettacentre.com/event/a-4day-meditation-retreat-with-ajahn-yiu-bhikkhu-khantiko-d1057]

Daily practice with Ajahn Yiu

Ajahn Yiu will lead a daily routine when he is at his place of residence in Sydney and Melbourne. You're welcome to join him (Click: WhatsApp Group). His daily routines are as follows:

5am - meditation
6am - exercise
7am - breakfast
8am Standing meditation and qigong (created by Ajahn Yiu)
10:30am - dana
12pm - completion of lunch
1pm - Q&A
3pm - meditation
4pm - cleaning / chores / fixing - dana cleaning.
5pm - Tea chatting - dhamma chat
7-9pm - Meditation and Dhamma talk

Please note he will not be at his place of residence when he has an event on: [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fDNbVaaMtQEAOJIsc6XWoyPxGTjr-TaAVlsvIWEaCmw/edit?usp=sharing]

Dana & Contribution
Ajahn Yiu offers his teachings freely, following the Buddhist tradition.
There will be opportunities at each event to offer dana (generosity) to support Ajahn Yiu’s visit — including travel, food, and accommodation expenses.

What to Expect
Ajahn Yiu’s Australian Trip is an invitation to:

• Slow down
• Practice meditation and mindfulness
• Connect with the Dhamma and community
• Cultivate inner stillness and clarity

Everyone is welcome — whether you attend one talk or the full retreat.

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