Young or old, rich or poor, we’re all looking to find lasting happiness, to live a life with purpose and meaning, and to unlock the secrets of a fulfilled life. Taking the example of the Buddha’s life as inspiration, Ringu Tulku Rinpoche will share practical advice on how to find your own inner peace and […]
Karma is often associated with fate or predestination, some sort of cosmic system of reward and punishment, or to quote Taylor Swift, ‘Karma is the breeze in my hair on the weekend.’ From the Buddhist point of view, karma means action. It is simply the natural law of cause and effect. As the Buddha said: […]
Daring Steps: the bold and gentle heart of compassion A retreat with Ringu Tulku Have you ever considered the practical implications of caring more about others than about yourself? A bodhisattva is someone who says, from the depth of their heart, ‘I long to attain a state of everlasting peace and happiness, in which all […]
A retreat with Ringu Tulku 18-26 January 2025 Have you ever considered the practical implications of caring more about others than about yourself? A bodhisattva is someone who says, from the depth of their heart, ‘I long to attain a state of everlasting peace and happiness, in which all suffering has ceased, and I want […]
The gift of learning to meditate is the greatest gift you can give yourself in this life. Take the time to meet the voice in your head, relax, and experience the sky-like clarity of your mind. This session of Peace and Joy Everyday will introduce key meditation techniques explore meditation practice in an open supportive […]
Truth, Love and Relationships Saturday 8 February | 9.30am – 12.00 noon How to Survive Your Mind - mindfulness, awareness and compassion practices for yourself in everyday life. A monthly program on the first Saturday of the month that introduces you to meditation and discusses a topic of general interest.This month’s topic is Truth, Love […]
Cultivating confidence in our true nature and our spiritual path Senior Teacher Jan van der Breggen, accompanied by Sydney instructor Alessandra Pizzardello, will guide a shared reflection on the topic of confidence, which in the teachings is presented as a crucial element of our spiritual journey. The Tibetan term depa is multifaceted, and involves confidence […]
Rigpa Sydney warmly invites you to our interfaith evening of open discussion, stories, poetry and music, as part of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. Amongst Mardi Gras' vibrancy and partying, we are offering everyone a little time to gently reflect on the universal power of the love in our own hearts, and how […]
Awakening Love Within Saturday 1 March | 9.30am – 12.00 noon How to Survive Your Mind - mindfulness, awareness and compassion practices for yourself in everyday life. A monthly program on the first Saturday of the month that introduces you to meditation and discusses a topic of general interest. This month’s topic is Awakening Love […]
All are welcome. The practice of Loving Kindness is a guided contemplation based on the teaching of the Buddha. It is a method for awakening Love and Compassion within ourselves to enable us to be genuinely loving and compassionate to others. All are welcome and basic guidance is given. Pre-booking is not required. Enquiries: brisbane@rigpa.org.au
Causal and resultant refuge Presenting a teaching by Ruth Seehausen. NOTE - this event will be ONLINE ONLY About Ruth Ruth Seehausen was attracted to Tibetan Buddhism from a young age, and became a Rigpa student in 1986. Ruth completed the 2006–2009 Three Year Retreat in Lerab Ling, Rigpa’s retreat centre in southern France, […]
Module 1 - The Heart of the Tibetan Book of Living and Dying And Module 2 - The Great Deception – Understanding death and impermanence 5-week course Tuesdays Beginning 4 February to 4 March 6.30pm to 8.30pm Inspiring a Revolution in Your Heart and Mind presents an experiential journey through The Tibetan Book of […]
