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SUMMARY:Transforming Daily Life into Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Transforming Daily Life into Meditation\nSaturday 2 March  |  9.30am – 12.00 noon\n  \nHow to Survive Your Mind – mindfulness\, awareness and compassion practices for yourself in everyday life. \nA monthly program on the first Saturday of the month that introduces you to meditation and discusses a topic of general interest. \nThis month’s topic is Transforming Daily Life into Meditation. \nFeel free to come along to any session that suit you. No need to register\, just drop in. \nFee: Standard $15\, Concession/Student $10\nWe do not have credit card facilities\, please bring cash.\nCost negotiable depending on your financial circumstances. \n  \nLocation: Rigpa Adelaide\nThe Theosophical Society Building\n1st Floor\, Upper Hall\n310 South Terrace\, Adelaide \nThe door on the ground floor will be open from 9.15am.\nIf you arrive after 9.30am\, please text the mobile number on the door and someone will come downstairs and let you in.
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/transforming-daily-life-into-meditation-2/
LOCATION:Rigpa Adelaide\, 310 South Terrace\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Adelaide Everyone,For Everyone
ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Adelaide":MAILTO:adelaide@rigpa.org.au
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SUMMARY:Meditation and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Meditation & Beyond – An Urban Weekend Meditation Retreat with Dr Ian Gawler\n  \n\n\n\nJoin Rigpa Teacher\, Ian Gawler for two days of highly experiential teachings. Together\, we will explore two wonderful approaches… The Unifying Practice and Open Awareness meditation. \nWhether you are new to meditation\, or an old hand\, this weekend will guide you to a deeper\, more satisfying meditation experience. \nThe weekend will include plenty of time for discussion\, questions and answers\, and meditation practice. \nOnline or in person in Melbourne\, Sydney\, Newcastle \nA weekend for retreat\, a weekend for your self.\n\n\n\nSATURDAY – THE UNIFYING PRACTICE\n\n\nSUNDAY – AWARENESS MEDITATION\n\n\n\nAnyone who has begun meditating knows the mind is tricky. As we get to know it more\, we come to realise that rather than us using it as the wonderful tool that it is\, it often tends to use us! \nSo to tame this mind of ours\, to bring it under control\, to be able to use it to its best\, we need to train it. \nThis is the role of meditation. \nThe Unifying Practice is a unique combination of three core meditation techniques that are first learnt individually then brought together. A special technique developed by Sogyal Rinpoche\, it is simple to learn and has direct application for many needs – wellbeing\, stress management\, study\, work\, sport\, health and healing\, as well as providing a mainstay on the path to enlightenment. \nIan will introduce the theory\, share the techniques\, guide the practices. \n\n\n\n\nThe Unifying Practice is actually the ground of all practice\, and can be applied at all levels\, meditation\, ngöndro\, sadhana practice and dzogchen. Through this practice\, our ordinary body\, speech and mind are transformed into the enlightened body\, speech and mind of the Buddhas. As we practise the sequence of the three methods\, slowly our thoughts\, emotions and energy get transformed and meditation happens effortlessly. So\, through simply practicing the Unifying Practice\, we can gradually reach the innermost nature of mind. \n\n\n\n\n Sogyal Rinpoche \n\n\n\n\n\nPure awareness: “knowing”\, “clarity”\, or “luminosity”\, is one of three fundamental qualities of our mind\, along with love and wisdom. Awareness illuminates all we perceive and indeed\, it illuminates our own true nature. \nWhen in pure awareness\, we are fully in the present moment. We are able to fully engage with life – joyfully. Experiencing pure awareness is possible for everyone. It is always there. \nWe simply need to learn how to recognise it\, and then remain in it. \nWhile most meditation techniques focus upon a particular object\, Awareness Meditation is special; \n\nit is object-less. Also known as Shamatha Without Support\, this is almost like non-meditation;\nit takes us beyond technique to a more direct experience of who we really are.\n\nAwareness Meditation takes us to the very heart of meditation… \nAnd what we experience in our formal practice will translate directly into enhancing our everyday life. \nBased on profound teachings by Sogyal Rinpoche\, and building on the practices of the retreat’s first day\, Ian will share practice tips\, guide practice sessions and answer questions. \n\n\n\n\nWhen we try to control the mind or hold on to an experience\,\nWe do not see the innate perfection of the present moment.\nPure awareness is like space\, boundless and open.\nIt is always here.\nYou do not have to make it up.\nAll you have to do is rest in that. \n\n\n\n\nTulku Urgyen Rinpoche \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Dr Ian Gawler OAM\nDr Ian Gawler is a retired veterinarian\, long term cancer survivor and best-selling author who has taught widely on meditation for over 40 years. Ian has been a student of Sogyal Rinpoche since 1985 and from 2006 to 2013 trained in the study and practice of authentic Buddhist teachings on meditation\, mind\, compassion and wisdom via Rigpa’s Institute of Wisdom and Compassion. He has also received teachings from His Holiness the Dalai Lama and many other teachers from across all traditions. Ian is closely involved with the Inter-Faith movement. \nHis books include the ground-breaking You Can Conquer Cancer and Blue Sky Mind. \n \nHe co-founded the world’s first lifestyle-based self-help programs for both cancer and Multiple Sclerosis and worked at the Gawler Foundation as therapeutic director for nearly 30 years. More recently he has been involved in developing a therapeutic meditation app Allevi8\, and in establishing Centres for Contemplative Studies at the University of Melbourne and Monash University. Dr Gawler holds a Masters in Counselling and In 1987 he received the Order of Australia Medal for his contribution to the community.\n\n\n\nDetails\nThis weekend is open to anyone with an interest in meditation and Tibetan Buddhism \nAlso\, Rigpa Instructors will be in attendance at other Rigpa Centres to facilitate further discussion and Q&A. \nYou can attend with Ian in person at Rigpa’s Melbourne Centre; or Online ZOOM; or Other Centres on Streaming. \nDate:  Saturday\, February 24th @ 10am-5.30pm & Sunday\, February 25th @ 9.30am-5pm (AEDT) \nHow: In Person (& Remote Centre) or Online Zoom \nLocations: Rigpa Melbourne\, Sydney & Newcastle \n\nRigpa Melbourne (Ian Gawler In Person): 108 Nicholson Street\, Carlton North\, Vic 3054.\n\nIn Melbourne\, consider using public transport. Tram route 96\, stop #19 (Brunswick Rd Nicholson St) On Saturday\, there is limited 4 hour parking in Park St.\, mostly 2 hour. Please read the parking signs carefully. Sunday is easier. \n\nRigpa Sydney (Ian Gawler remote streaming) : 158 Australia St\, Newtown\, NSW 2042.\nRigpa Newcastle (Ian Gawler remote streaming): Unit 18/26 Oakdale Road\, Gateshead\, 2290\, NSW – the offices of Multifencing.
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/meditation-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Rigpa Melbourne\, 803 Nicholson St\, Carlton North\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3054\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Brisbane Everyone,For Everyone,Melbourne - Everyone,Sydney - Everyone
ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Melbourne":MAILTO:melbourne@rigpa.org.au
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SUMMARY:Inspiring a Revolution in your Heart and Mind
DESCRIPTION:Inspiring a Revolution in your Heart and Mind\nContinuing the journey through\nThe Tibetan Book of Living and Dying\n5-week course\nBeginning Tuesdays 6 February to 5 March\n6.30pm to 8.30pm\n  \nThis next module will explore ‘Who we really are’ and the nature of self. \nThe course follows the themes of The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying and is suitable both for complete beginners as well as established students. \nFREE for Rigpa subscribers. \nLocation\nRigpa Adelaide\, 1st Floor Theosophical Society Building\,\n310 South Terrace\, Adelaide \nEvent Fee(s)\n5 weeks – full ($15 per session) A$75.00\n5 weeks – concession ($10 per session) A$50.00\nOne session only (full) A$15.00\nOne session only (concession) A$10.00 \nRegister here. \nThe Tibetan Book of Living and Dying is available for purchase at our centre for $20. (Please bring cash – we do not have credit card facilities) \nWe hope that you can join us and we look forward to seeing you there.
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/inspiring-a-revolution-in-your-heart-and-mind-7/
LOCATION:Rigpa Adelaide\, 310 South Terrace\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Adelaide Everyone,For Everyone
ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Adelaide":MAILTO:adelaide@rigpa.org.au
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SUMMARY:How To Survive Your Mind
DESCRIPTION:What part does Awareness play in meditation?\nSaturday 3rd February  |  9.30am – 12.00 noon\nHow to Survive Your Mind – mindfulness\, awareness and compassion practices for yourself in everyday life. \nA monthly program on the first Saturday of the month that introduces you to meditation and discusses a topic of general interest.\nThis month’s topic is What part does Awareness play in meditation? \nFeel free to come along to any session that suit you. No need to register\, just drop in. \nFee: Standard $15\, Concession/Student $10\nWe do not have credit card facilities\, please bring cash.\nCost negotiable depending on your financial circumstances. \nLocation: Rigpa Adelaide\nThe Theosophical Society Building\n1st Floor\, Upper Hall\n310 South Terrace\, Adelaide \nThe door on the ground floor will be open from 9.15am.\nIf you arrive after 9.30am\, please text the mobile number on the door and someone will come downstairs and let you in.
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/how-to-survive-your-mind-3/
LOCATION:Rigpa Adelaide\, 310 South Terrace\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Adelaide Everyone,For Everyone
ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Adelaide":MAILTO:adelaide@rigpa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231219T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231219T123000
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SUMMARY:Sydney Book Group
DESCRIPTION:Sydney Book Group \nWe warmly invite you to our monthly book group. We will be meeting on the third Tuesday of each month\, 10.30am – 12.30pm\, starting 15 August. Please join us upstairs at 158 Australia St\, Newtown. \nThis book group will be exploring end-of-life themes\, as presented in Tibetan Buddhism. \nOur first book will be Facing Death and Finding Hope by Christine Longaker. \nMany books have been written on the subject of death and dying over the last twenty-five years\, yet none provides a comprehensive spiritual paradigm combined with practical guidance for resounding effectively and compassionately to be most common difficulties and challenges of the dying. Christine’s Longaker’s uncompromising and uplifting book does it all\, and is based on her own personal experiences\, her study and work with Sogyal Rinpoche and on the workshops she now holds all over Europe and the USA. \n“Life’s final phase is too important to be left to chance.  Wise guides are arising in our culture who can teach us about this crowning event. Christine Longaker brings deep wisdom to this task\, and her views span all religious traditions.  This is a fine\, gentle\, and deeply compassionate work.  Highly recommended.” \n— Dr. Larry Dossey\, author of Prayer is Good Medicine \nEach session will include: \n\nmeditation practice\ntime to check-in with each other\nan overview of our selected reading\nopen discussion and information sharing\n\nPlease email Rigpa Sydney sydney@rigpa.org.au to let us know if you’re coming.
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/sydney-book-group/2023-12-19/
LOCATION:Rigpa Sydney\, 158 Australia St\, Newtown\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2042\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Sydney - Everyone
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SUMMARY:Meditation is all about you and your mind
DESCRIPTION:Meditation is all about you and your mind\nSaturday 4 November  |  9.30am – 12.00 noon\nHow to Survive Your Mind – mindfulness\, awareness and compassion practices for yourself in everyday life. \nA monthly program on the first Saturday of the month that introduces you to meditation and discusses a topic of general interest.\nThis month’s topic is Meditation is all about you and your mind. \nFeel free to come along to any session that suit you. No need to register\, just drop in. \nFee: Standard $15\, Concession/Student $10\nWe do not have credit card facilities\, please bring cash.\nCost negotiable depending on your financial circumstances. \nLocation: Rigpa Adelaide\nThe Theosophical Society Building\n1st Floor\, Upper Hall\n310 South Terrace\, Adelaide \nThe door on the ground floor will be open from 9.15am.\nIf you arrive after 9.30am\, please text the mobile number on the door and someone will come downstairs and let you in.
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/meditation-is-all-about-you-and-your-mind/
LOCATION:Rigpa Adelaide\, 310 South Terrace\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Adelaide Everyone,For Everyone
ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Adelaide":MAILTO:adelaide@rigpa.org.au
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20230902T120000
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SUMMARY:Parting and New Beginning - How we can meet impermanence with equanimity
DESCRIPTION:Parting and New Beginning – How we can meet impermanence with equanimity\nSaturday 2 September | 9.30am – 12.00 noon \nHow to Survive Your Mind – mindfulness\, awareness and compassion practices for yourself in everyday life. \nA monthly program on the first Saturday of the month that introduces you to meditation and discusses a topic of general interest. \nFeel free to come along to any session that suit you. No need to register\, just drop in. \nFee: Standard $15\, Concession/Student $10\nWe do not have credit card facilities\, please bring cash.\nCost negotiable depending on your financial circumstances. \nLocation: Rigpa Adelaide\nThe Theosophical Society Building\n1st Floor\, Upper Hall\n310 South Terrace\, Adelaide \nThe door on the ground floor will be open from 9.15am.\nIf you arrive after 9.30am\, please text the mobile number on the door and someone will come downstairs and let you in.
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/how-to-survive-your-mind-2/
LOCATION:Rigpa Adelaide\, 310 South Terrace\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Adelaide Everyone,For Everyone
ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Adelaide":MAILTO:adelaide@rigpa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230822T063000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230919T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T205813
CREATED:20230809T055807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230809T064757Z
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SUMMARY:Inspiring a Revolution in your Heart and Mind
DESCRIPTION:Inspiring a Revolution in your Heart and Mind\nTuesdays 22 August to 19 September\n6.30pm to 8.30pm \nThis course takes participants on an experiential journey through The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying\, giving you a taste of its major themes and their practical implications. Suitable for people of any religion or of none\, the course encourages you to reflect on the Buddhist teachings\, to see what makes sense to you and to experiment with applying these teachings in your daily life. \nFREE for Rigpa subscribers. \nLocation\nRigpa Adelaide\, 310 South Terrace\, Adelaide \nEvent Fee(s)\n5 weeks – full ($15 per session) A$75.00\n5 weeks – concession ($10 per session) A$50.00\n5 weeks – under 35 years ($5 per session A$25.00\nOne session only (full) A$15.00\nOne session only (concession) A$10.00\nOne session only (under 35 years) A$5.00 \nRegister here
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/inspiring-a-revolution-in-your-heart-and-mind-6/
LOCATION:Rigpa Adelaide\, 310 South Terrace\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Adelaide Everyone,For Everyone
ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Adelaide":MAILTO:adelaide@rigpa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20230805T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20230805T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T205813
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T020645Z
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SUMMARY:Transforming Daily Life Into Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 5 August | 9.30am – 12.00 noon \nHow to Survive Your Mind – mindfulness\, awareness and compassion practices for yourself in everyday life. \nA monthly program on the first Saturday of the month that introduces you to meditation and discusses a topic of general interest.\nThis month’s topic is Transforming Daily Life Into Meditation. \nFeel free to come along to any session that suit you. No need to register\, just drop in. \nFee: Standard $15\, Concession/Student $10\nWe do not have credit card facilities\, please bring cash.\nCost negotiable depending on your financial circumstances. \nLocation: Rigpa Adelaide\nThe Theosophical Society Building\n1st Floor\, Upper Hall\n310 South Terrace\, Adelaide\nWeb: http://www.adelaide.rigpa.org.au \nThe door on the ground floor will be open from 9.15am.\nIf you arrive after 9.30am\, please text the mobile number on the door and someone will come downstairs and let you in.
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/transforming-daily-life-into-meditation/
LOCATION:Rigpa Adelaide\, 310 South Terrace\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Adelaide Everyone,For Everyone
ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Adelaide":MAILTO:adelaide@rigpa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20230704T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20230801T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T205813
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SUMMARY:Inspiring a Revolution in Your Heart and Mind
DESCRIPTION:Inspiring a Revolution in your Heart and Mind \nTuesdays 4 July to 1 August  |  6.30pm to 8.30pm \nThis course takes participants on an experiential journey through The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying\, giving you a taste of its major themes and their practical implications. Suitable for people of any religion or of none\, the course encourages you to reflect on the Buddhist teachings\, to see what makes sense to you and to experiment with applying these teachings in your daily life. \nFREE for Rigpa subscribers. \nLocation\nRigpa Adelaide\, 310 South Terrace\, Adelaide \nEvent Fee(s)\n5 weeks ($15 per session) A$75.00\n5 weeks – concession ($10 per session) A$50.00\n5 weeks – under 35 years ($5 per session A$25.00\nFirst session only (full) A$15.00\nFirst session only (concession) A$10.00\nFirst session only (under 35 years) A$5.00 \nRegister here
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/inspiring-a-revolution-in-your-heart-and-mind-5/
LOCATION:Rigpa Adelaide\, 310 South Terrace\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Adelaide Everyone,For Everyone
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Adelaide":MAILTO:adelaide@rigpa.org.au
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20230701T120000
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CREATED:20230619T041845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230623T014300Z
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SUMMARY:Basic Sanity
DESCRIPTION:Basic Sanity \nSaturday 1 July | 9.30am – 12.00 noon \nHow to Survive Your Mind – mindfulness\, awareness and compassion practices for yourself in everyday life. \nA monthly program on the first Saturday of the month that introduces you to meditation and discusses a topic of general interest. \nFeel free to come along to any session that suit you. No need to register\, just drop in. \nFee: Standard $15\, Concession/Student $10\nWe do not have credit card facilities\, please bring cash.\nCost negotiable depending on your financial circumstances. \nLocation: Rigpa Adelaide\nThe Theosophical Society Building\n1st Floor\, Upper Hall\n310 South Terrace\, Adelaide \nThe door on the ground floor will be open from 9.15am. \nIf you arrive after 9.30am\, please text the mobile number on the door and someone will come downstairs and let you in.
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/basic-sanity/
LOCATION:Rigpa Adelaide\, 310 South Terrace\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Adelaide Everyone,For Everyone
ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Adelaide":MAILTO:adelaide@rigpa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230523T063000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230620T203000
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SUMMARY:Inspiring a Revolution in Your Heart and Mind
DESCRIPTION:Inspiring a Revolution in your Heart and Mind \nTuesdays 23rd May to 20th June\n6.30pm to 8.30pm \nThis course takes participants on an experiential journey through The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying\, giving you a taste of its major themes and their practical implications. Suitable for people of any religion or of none\, the course encourages you to reflect on the Buddhist teachings\, to see what makes sense to you and to experiment with applying these teachings in your daily life. \nFREE for Rigpa subscribers.  \nLocation\nRigpa Adelaide\, 310 South Terrace\, Adelaide\,  \nEvent Fee(s)\n5 weeks ($15 per session)	          A$75.00\n5 weeks – concession ($10 per session)	  A$50.00\n5 weeks – under 35 years ($5 per session  A$25.00\nFirst session only (full)	          A$15.00\nFirst session only (concession)	          A$10.00\nFirst session only (under 35 years)	  A$5.00 \nRegister here
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/inspiring-a-revolution-in-your-heart-and-mind-4/
LOCATION:Rigpa Adelaide\, 310 South Terrace\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Adelaide Everyone,For Everyone
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230410T160000
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SUMMARY:Mind in Comfort and Ease | An Easter meditation retreat with Dr Ian Gawler
DESCRIPTION:Online and in person in Sydney\, Melbourne\, Adelaide\, Brisbane and Newcastle\nWe invite you to spend this Easter bringing your mind home in the supportive company of a community of meditators\, to go deeply into the practice of shamatha (calm abiding or peacefully remaining) meditation. Spend four days letting your mind settle naturally and simply resting in pure awareness. \nThe gift of learning to meditate is the greatest gift you can give yourself. It is only through meditation that you can discover your true nature and find the stability and confidence you will need to live and die well.  \nGenerally\, we waste our lives\, distracted from our true selves\, in endless activity. Meditation is the way to bring us back to ourselves\, where we can really experience and taste our full being\, beyond all habitual patterns. \nJoin us at one of our city centres each day for: \n\nTalks about the practice and benefits of meditation\nGuided shamatha meditation practices\nTime for contemplation\nBreak periods in supportive silence\nQuestion and answer sessions where you can clarify your practice\n\nIan Gawler will be presenting in person at our Melbourne centre\, with all sessions streamed live to all our city centres. \nAbout Dr Ian Gawler  \nDr Ian Gawler\, is a retired veterinarian\, long term cancer survivor and international best-selling author who has written and taught widely on meditation for over 30 years. Ian has been a student of Sogyal Rinpoche since 1985 and from 2006 to 2013 trained in the study and practice of authentic Buddhist teachings on meditation\, mind\, compassion and wisdom in Rigpa via the Institute of Wisdom and Compassion in France. He has also received teachings from His Holiness the Dalai Lama and many other teachers from across all traditions. Ian is closely involved with the Inter-Faith movement. \nIan has a long-term interest in the mind and wellbeing and his books include the ground breaking You Can Conquer Cancer and Blue Sky Mind. He co-founded the world’s first lifestyle-based self help programs for both cancer and MS and worked at the Gawler Foundation as therapeutic director for nearly 30 years. More recently he has been involved in developing a therapeutic meditation app Allevi8\, and in establishing Centres for Contemplative Studies at the University of Melbourne and Monash University. Ian has appeared widely in the media and been a keynote speaker at many conferences including Practical Wisdom and Happiness and its Causes. \nDr Gawler holds a Masters in Counselling and in 1987 he received the Order of Australia Medal for his contribution to the community. \n  \nThis retreat is suitable for \n\nPeople who have been enjoying Rigpa’s 20 Minutes a Day Meditation program\nThose who attended Inspiring a Revolution in Your Heart and Mind – A transformative course presenting the ancient wisdom of Tibetan Buddhism\nRigpa All Encompassing Path students\nAnyone who would like to develop or deepen their meditation practice – whether you are experienced or not\n\nLocations \nAdelaide: 310 South Terrace\, Adelaide\nBrisbane: 2/19 Enoggera Terrace\, Red Hill\nMelbourne: 803 Nicholson Street\, Carlton North\nSydney: 158 Australia Street\, Newtown\nNewcastle: Multifencing\, Unit 18/26 Oakdale Rd\, Gateshead \nThe event will be available online for those who are unable to get to a centre. If you aren’t able to join at a centre in your city and you are a Rigpa member\, we strongly encourage you to meet together with other sangha members to practice together. \n  \nSchedule \nFriday 11.00am – 6.00pm\nSaturday 9.15am – 6.00pm\nSunday 9.15am – 6.00pm\nMonday 9.15 – 4.00pm \n  \nPricing \nBenefactor: $500\nSubscribers $180\nNon-Subscribers $380\nNon-Subscribers Concession $200 \n  \nPartial attendance is possible\, daily rates:\nSubscribers $45\nNon-Subscribers $95\nNon-Subscribers Concession $50 \n  \nhttps://registration.rigpa.org.au/civicrm/event/info?id=1034&reset=1
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/mind-in-comfort-and-ease-an-easter-retreat-with-dr-ian-gawler/
CATEGORIES:Adelaide Established,Adelaide Everyone,Established Students,For Everyone,Melbourne - Everyone,Melbourne Established Students,Online,Sydney - Established,Sydney - Everyone
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Melbourne":MAILTO:melbourne@rigpa.org.au
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SUMMARY:An Open Heart: the transformative wisdom of compassion
DESCRIPTION:In person at Rigpa Sydney and Online. \nAn Open Heart presents key Buddhist teachings on the powerful logic of compassion and practical methods for developing a more kind relationship with ourselves\, and systematically leading us to develop and extend our love for others and ultimately for all beings. When our heart and mind are filled with love\, we may find the greatest inner healing\, tranquillity and well-being. \nOur innate capacity for empathy is the source of the very best of human qualities: love\, kindness\, generosity\, warm-heartedness\, courage … compassion. Although we are born with a vast capacity to love\, we may not know how to do so unconditionally\, or how to express that love in practice \nParticipants in this course will learn how to: \n\ndevelop loving kindness for themselves\nextend that loving kindness to all beings\nmove along the path from compassion to fully enlightened courage\n\nLed by Western meditation instructors with many years of experience\, each session consists of: \n\nVideo teachings from Tibetan and Western Buddhist masters including Sogyal Rinpoche\, Jetsün Khandro Rinpoche\, Ringu Tulku Rinpoche\, Mingyur Rinpoche\, Pema Chödrön and Sharon Salzberg.\nMeditation practice\nTime for contemplation\nGroup discussions and Q&A\, offering each student the opportunity to explore the teachings and practices in an open supportive environment and to connect with a community of practitioners.\n\nA year-long course that you can join at any time\nWednesday evenings\, 6.30pm-8.30pm\nStarting 8 February 2023 \nhttps://registration.rigpa.org.au/OpenHeart
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/an-open-heart-the-transformative-wisdom-of-compassion/2023-03-07/
LOCATION:Rigpa Sydney\, 158 Australia St\, Newtown\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2042\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Online,Sydney - Everyone
ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Sydney":MAILTO:sydney@rigpa.org.au
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SUMMARY:In the Mirror of Death
DESCRIPTION:In the Mirror of Death\nAn introduction to the Tibetan Buddhist understanding of death and dying \nThis course offers an introduction to the practical wisdom and sacred inspiration that can be drawn from the Tibetan Buddhist understanding of death and dying. \nBased on the ground-breaking The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying and presenting video teachings by Sogyal Rinpoche\, the course gives guidance on meditation and the practice of Essential Phowa\, a practice for healing and for the moment of death. The course also addresses how we may best accompany someone nearing death and help a dying person to meet death reassured by loving support and care\, with peace of mind and even with confidence. \nThroughout the course you will be encouraged to deepen your understanding and your personal engagement with these topics through guided contemplations. There will be ample time for questions and discussion. \nThe course covers these key points: \n\nunderstanding impermanence and death\, and the heart advice for the moment of death\nguidance on how to contemplate\nan understanding of mind and how to work with it\ncalm abiding meditation\nemotional and practical preparation for death\ncaring for a dying person\nguidance on the practice of Essential Phowa\n\nWho is this course for?        \nThe course anyone who wishes to learn more about death and dying from the Tibetan Buddhist perspective — whether you are new to meditation or Buddhism\, an established student of Tibetan Buddhism\, or come from another Buddhist tradition. The universality of the message of these teachings can bring benefit to anyone who wants to explore this topic. \n  \nDetails \nWhen: Ten Mondays 10.30am – 12.30pm\, 7 March to 16 May \nWhere: In person at Rigpa Sydney\, 158 Australia St\, Newtown \nCost: $150\, $100 (concession\, under 30’s)\, free for Rigpa subscribers/members.
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/in-the-mirror-of-death/
LOCATION:Rigpa Sydney\, 158 Australia St\, Newtown\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2042\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Online,Sydney - Everyone
ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Sydney":MAILTO:sydney@rigpa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220911T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220911T083000
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SUMMARY:20 Minutes A Day Free Online Guided Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Our team of practice leaders really look forward to seeing you online every day or any day. \nWe always welcome newcomers.
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/20-minutes-a-day-free-online-guided-meditation/2022-09-11/
CATEGORIES:For Everyone
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