Welcome to Rigpa Sydney
158 Australia St, Newtown, in the very heart of Newtown
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Meditate with us
The ultimate purpose of meditation “is to awaken in us the sky-like nature of mind, and to introduce us to who we really are and the unchanging pure awareness which underlies the whole of life and death”. (The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying, p.60)
Drop-in Meditation: In-person
at our centre in Newtown
- Calm Abiding Guided Meditation:
– 9.00 am – 10:00 am every Saturday
No need to book – just show up
20 Minutes a Day: Online from home
- Calm Abiding Guided Meditation:
– 8.00 am everyday - Compassion Guided Practice:
– 6.00 pm Monday & Wednesday
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Our Sydney centre
Rigpa’s main focus is to make the Buddha’s teachings available as widely as possible, in a way that is authentic, accessible and beneficial for people of all ages, and from all walks of life.
When people meditate together, it creates a powerful atmosphere. Our shrine room is a cosy space in which to sit, with a traditional yet simple Tibetan shrine that inspires stillness.
There’s a full library of beginner-to-advanced Buddhists texts for members to borrow. We have dharma items, such as incense, books and malas, to purchase for your practice needs.
For over 30 years, Rigpa Sydney has been fortunate to host visits and teachings from many teachers and lamas from various Tibetan Buddhist traditions.
Volunteer run and not for profit.
Venue Hire
158 Australia Street, Newtown has been a place for the community to meet and celebrate together since 1863. Comprehensively renovated in 2018, it is a striking and inspirational venue which we are delighted to make available to you for your events.
The Centres’ rooms are flooded with natural light, with a beautiful and peaceful outlook directly over Camperdown Memorial Rest Park.
There are two spaces available for public venue hire:
1. Main Hall (up to 150 people)
2. Park View Space (up to 20 people)
You can also view more information about our venue hire at our dedicated venue hire website: http://templeonthepark.org.au/
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Contact Us
We are located at 158 Australia Street, Newtown. Overlooking Camperdown Memorial Park.
There are many ways to get to 158 Australia Street:
- Newtown or Erskineville train stations
- Buses running along King Street (routes 352, 355 (Bondi), 370 (Coogee), 422, 423, 426, 428, m30 – King Street at Erskinville Road stop) and Parramatta Road
- On-street parking is limited and can found in the surrounding streets
- The nearest public parking station, just two minutes walk away, is the small Dendy Newtown Car Park offering 24-hour parking seven days a week.
Email us at: sydney@rigpa.org.au
Acknowledgement of Country
Rigpa’s Sydney Centre is on the traditional lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora nation. We pay our respects to the custodians and elders of this nation, and acknowledge their vast and wise cultural, spiritual and educational practices.