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SUMMARY:Truth\, Love and Relationships
DESCRIPTION:Truth\, Love and Relationships\nSaturday 8 February  |  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.This month’s topic is Truth\, Love and Relationships.\n \nFeel free to come along to any session that suit you. No need to register\, just drop in.\n \nFee: Standard $15\, Concession/Student $10We do not have credit card facilities\, please bring cash.Cost negotiable depending on your financial circumstances.\n \nLocation: Rigpa AdelaideThe Theosophical Society Building1st Floor\, Upper Hall310 South Terrace\, Adelaide
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/truth-love-and-relationships/
LOCATION:Rigpa Adelaide\, 310 South Terrace\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Adelaide Everyone,For Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250201T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250201T170000
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SUMMARY:Calm and Spacious
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis session of Peace and Joy Everyday will \n\nintroduce key meditation techniques\nexplore meditation practice in an open supportive environment\nshow how these techniques can be applied in our everyday life\noffer you the space to ask questions\, and\nconnect you with a community of practitioners
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/calm-and-spacious/
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/Adelaide:20250129T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250129T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T114815
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SUMMARY:Guided Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Guided Meditation\n\nEvery Wednesday  |  11.30am to 12.30pm\nAll are welcome to join this 1-hour drop-in meditation session.\nSit quietly with others and rest your mind.\nSimple instructions provided.\nNo need to book\, just drop in.\nBy donation.\nLocation: Rigpa Adelaide\nThe Theosophical Society Building\n1st Floor\, Upper Hall\n310 South Terrace\, Adelaide
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/guided-meditation-2/2025-01-29/1/
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;VALUE=DATE:20250118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250127
DTSTAMP:20260424T114815
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SUMMARY:Daring Steps: the bold and gentle heart of compassion - Online
DESCRIPTION:A retreat with Ringu Tulku \n18-26 January 2025 \nHave you ever considered the practical implications of caring more about others than about yourself? \nA 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 to do so for myself and for all sentient beings.’ The classic Buddhist text\, the Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva\, offers a practical guide on just how to do this. It shows us how to work with our own hearts and minds\, starting with how we are now\, to unravel our small-minded preoccupations and discover our own vast potential for compassion\, love\, and wisdom.
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/daring-steps-the-bold-and-gentle-heart-of-compassion/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Everyone
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250127
DTSTAMP:20260424T114815
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SUMMARY:Daring Steps: the bold and gentle heart of compassion
DESCRIPTION:Daring Steps: the bold and gentle heart of compassion \nA retreat with Ringu Tulku \nHave you ever considered the practical implications of caring more about others than about yourself? \nA 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 to do so for myself and for all sentient beings.’ The classic Buddhist text\, the Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva\, offers a practical guide on just how to do this. It shows us how to work with our own hearts and minds\, starting with how we are now\, to unravel our small-minded preoccupations and discover our own vast potential for compassion\, love\, and wisdom. \n  \n🗓️ 18 – 26 January 2025\n📍 Tuncurry Memorial Hall\, 7 Point Road\, Tuncurry NSW \n  \nAbout Ringu Tulku Rinpoche \nRingu Tulku Rinpoche is extremely knowledgeable and\, with his excellent command of the English language\, he is able to transmit the most complicated teachings in a remarkably accessible way\, infused with warmth and humour. \nRinpoche is a Tibetan Buddhist Master of the Kagyu Order. He was trained in all schools of Tibetan Buddhism under many great masters including His Holiness the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa and His Holiness Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche. He took his formal education at Namgyal Institute of Tibetology\, Gangtok and Sampurnananda Sanskrit University\, Varanasi\, India and has served as Professor of Tibetology in Sikkim for 17 years. His doctoral thesis was on the Ecumenical Movement in Tibet. \nSince 1990\, he has been traveling and teaching Buddhism and meditation at more than 50 universities\, institutes and Buddhist centres in Europe\, USA\, Canada\, Australia and Asia. He also participates in various interfaith dialogues. He authored several books on Buddhism\, including the Lazy Lama series\, as well as some children’s books both in Tibetan and European languages.\nHe founded Bodhicharya\, an international organization that coordinates worldwide activities to preserve and transmit Buddhist teachings\, to promote inter-cultural dialogues and educational and social projects. He also founded Rigul Trust which supports projects in his birthplace\, Rigul\, Tibet. \nRinpoche is the Official Representative of His Holiness the 17th Karmapa for Europe and the Founder of Karmapa Foundation Europe
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/ringu-tulku-rinpoche-a-retreat-for-everybody/
LOCATION:Tuncurry Memorial Hall\, 7 Point Road\, Tuncurry\, NSW\, 2428\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Brisbane Everyone,For Everyone,Melbourne - Everyone,Melbourne Established Students,Sydney - Established,Sydney - Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250110T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250110T210000
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SUMMARY:What is karma really? | An evening with Ringu Tulku Rinpoche
DESCRIPTION: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.’ \nFrom the Buddhist point of view\, karma means action. It is simply the natural law of cause and effect. As the Buddha said: \nWhat you are is what you have been\,\nWhat you will be is what you do now. \nJoin us for an evening with Tibetan Buddhist master\, Ringu Tulku Rinpoche\, as he explores what karma really is\, the practical implications of an appreciation of karma for how we live our lives\, and how this can help us find inner peace\, good heartedness and humour in an uncertain busy modern world. \n  \n🗓️ 10 January 2025\n⏰ 7:00-9:00pm\n📍in person at the Richmond Theatrette & Online  \n  \n  \nAbout Ringu Tulku Rinpoche \nRingu Tulku Rinpoche is extremely knowledgeable and\, with his excellent command of the English language\, he is able to transmit the most complicated teachings in a remarkably accessible way\, infused with warmth and humour. \nRinpoche is a Tibetan Buddhist Master of the Kagyu Order. He was trained in all schools of Tibetan Buddhism under many great masters including His Holiness the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa and His Holiness Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche. He took his formal education at Namgyal Institute of Tibetology\, Gangtok and Sampurnananda Sanskrit University\, Varanasi\, India and has served as Professor of Tibetology in Sikkim for 17 years. His doctoral thesis was on the Ecumenical Movement in Tibet. \nSince 1990\, he has been traveling and teaching Buddhism and meditation at more than 50 universities\, institutes and Buddhist centres in Europe\, USA\, Canada\, Australia and Asia. He also participates in various interfaith dialogues. He authored several books on Buddhism\, including the Lazy Lama series\, as well as some children’s books both in Tibetan and European languages.\nHe founded Bodhicharya\, an international organization that coordinates worldwide activities to preserve and transmit Buddhist teachings\, to promote inter-cultural dialogues and educational and social projects. He also founded Rigul Trust which supports projects in his birthplace\, Rigul\, Tibet. \nRinpoche is the Official Representative of His Holiness the 17th Karmapa for Europe and the Founder of Karmapa Foundation Europe
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/ringu-tulku-rinpoche-melbourne-public-talk/
LOCATION:Richmond Theatrette\, 415 Church St\, Richmond\, Melbourne\, Vic\, 3121\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Melbourne - Everyone,Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Melbourne":MAILTO:melbourne@rigpa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250109T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250109T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T114815
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SUMMARY:Navigating Life’s Journey | An evening with Ringu Tulku Rinpoche
DESCRIPTION: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 authentic heart. \n🗓️ Thursday 9 January\n⏰ 7:00pm – 9:00pm Australian Central Daylight Time\n(7:30pm AEDT\, 9:30am CET\, 12:30am US West Coast)\n📍Online & in person at 310 South Terrace\, Adelaide \nWe regret to advise that in-person attendance at this public talk has sold out. We warmly invite you to the online streaming of Rinpoche’s talk. Please register here. \n  \nAbout Ringu Tulku Rinpoche \nRingu Tulku Rinpoche is extremely knowledgeable and\, with his excellent command of the English language\, he is able to transmit the most complicated teachings in a remarkably accessible way\, infused with warmth and humour. \nRinpoche is a Tibetan Buddhist Master of the Kagyu Order. He was trained in all schools of Tibetan Buddhism under many great masters including His Holiness the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa and His Holiness Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche. He took his formal education at Namgyal Institute of Tibetology\, Gangtok and Sampurnananda Sanskrit University\, Varanasi\, India and has served as Professor of Tibetology in Sikkim for 17 years. His doctoral thesis was on the Ecumenical Movement in Tibet. \nSince 1990\, he has been traveling and teaching Buddhism and meditation at more than 50 universities\, institutes and Buddhist centres in Europe\, USA\, Canada\, Australia and Asia. He also participates in various interfaith dialogues. He authored several books on Buddhism\, including the Lazy Lama series\, as well as some children’s books both in Tibetan and European languages.\nHe founded Bodhicharya\, an international organization that coordinates worldwide activities to preserve and transmit Buddhist teachings\, to promote inter-cultural dialogues and educational and social projects. He also founded Rigul Trust which supports projects in his birthplace\, Rigul\, Tibet. \nRinpoche is the Official Representative of His Holiness the 17th Karmapa for Europe and the Founder of Karmapa Foundation Europe \n 
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/ringu-tulku-rinpoche-adelaide-public-talk/
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:20241221T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241221T123000
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SUMMARY:Cultivating Compassion: A Practical Guide to Being Kind | Online
DESCRIPTION:In a world full of turmoil\, stress\, anxiety and disconnect\, we are all looking for simple\, practical ways in which we can nurture our own inner goodness and find the peace and courage to live well. \nGeshe Chekawa’s summation of the Tibetan Buddhist guidelines for living a compassionate life\, known as the Seven Points of Mind Training\, have guided practitioners for more than a thousand years. His pithy slogans open the way for each of us to nurture our own compassionate nature and put compassion into action in everyday life. These slogans offer a vital practical antidote to despair and despondency. \nCultivating Compassion presents teachings on the Seven Points given by Jetsün Khandro Rinpoche accompanied by reflections from Traleg Rinpoche. \nJetsün Khandro Rinpoche is one of the outstanding meditation teachers of our time. She is known for her penetrating wisdom and humour\, conveying the Buddhist teachings in a concise and lively manner\, enriched with personal anecdotes\, which are of particular relevance to the everyday life of the modern\, fast-paced world. \nFrom the early 1980s onwards\, Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche was a pioneer in bringing Tibetan Buddhism to Australia and was a strong advocate of non-sectarianism. He taught extensively on many aspects of Buddhist psychology and philosophy\, comparative religion\, and Buddhist and Western thought. \nThis program is open to all\, but does assume some familiarity with meditation and the Buddhist understanding of interdependence.
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/cultivating-compassion-a-practical-guide-to-being-kind-online/2024-12-21/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Established Students,For Everyone,Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Sydney":MAILTO:sydney@rigpa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241217T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241217T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T114815
CREATED:20240629T224025Z
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SUMMARY:Bring a Big Heart to Everything that You Do
DESCRIPTION:Much as we may wish to be kind\, caring and loving\, often this may be difficult for us in practice. As we move from wishing to be more compassionate to grappling with how we put this into action\, the Buddhist teachings include six tools in a how-to guide: \n1. Generosity: cultivating the attitude of generosity. \n2. Discipline: refraining from harm. \n3. Patience: not being perturbed by anything. \n4. Diligence: finding joy in what is virtuous\, positive or wholesome. \n5. Meditative concentration: not being distracted. \n6. Wisdom: the perfect discrimination of all knowable things. \nThese are known as the Six Paramitas\, or transcendent perfections and contain all the vital skills needed for us to transform our mind \nand open our heart. \nThis ten-week course addresses each of the Six Paramitas in turn\, offering a wealth of practical advice to help us put our best biggest heart into \naction everyday. \nHeld over ten Tuesday evenings from 7 – 9pm\, from 15 October to 17 December\, 2024.\nMelbourne: 803 Nicholson St\, Carlton North\nSydney: 158 Australia St\, Newtown\nOnline via Zoom \nNote – this course is also known as Module 4 of the Wisdom of Compassion full year course. New students are welcome to join this module \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\nFREE for Rigpa members/subscribers using a discount code. Email sydney@rigpa.org.au for the code.
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/bring-a-big-heart-to-everything-that-you-do/2024-12-17/
LOCATION:Rigpa Sydney\, 158 Australia St\, Newtown\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2042\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Melbourne - Everyone,Online,Sydney - Everyone
ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Sydney":MAILTO:sydney@rigpa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20241207T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20241207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T114815
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SUMMARY:What’s wrong with Anger?
DESCRIPTION:What’s wrong with Anger?\nSaturday 7 December  |  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 What’s wrong with Anger?\nIsn’t anger just a healthy human emotion? Find out what Buddhism says about the bigger picture and how to deal with anger in a way that doesn’t increase suffering for ourselves and others. \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
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/whats-wrong-with-anger/
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/Brisbane:20241201T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241201T094500
DTSTAMP:20260424T114815
CREATED:20240317T110703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T063132Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Drop-in Loving Kindness practice/Brisbane
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAll are welcome and basic guidance is given. \nPre-booking is not required. \nEnquiries: brisbane@rigpa.org.au
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/sunday-drop-in-loving-kindness-practice/2024-12-01/
LOCATION:Rigpa Brisbane\, Unit 2/19 Enoggera Terrace\, Brisbane\, Queensland\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Brisbane Everyone,For Everyone
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Brisbane":MAILTO:brisbane@rigpa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241130T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241130T123000
DTSTAMP:20260424T114815
CREATED:20240922T015321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241026T011850Z
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SUMMARY:Meditation in Action | Melbourne
DESCRIPTION:Meditation in Action\nAre you looking to cultivate a calm and clear mind amidst the pressures of your daily life? \nThis course is intended for those who want to realise the benefits of meditation\, wisdom and compassion\, here and now in their daily life\, to find more joy and spontaneity in every moment. \nMeditation in Action will present these themes: \n\nWeek 1: Opening our hearts\nWeek 2: Spaciousness\, mindfulness and awareness\nWeek 3: Thriving with change\nWeek 4: How to make everything spiritual\nWeek 5: Living in tune with reality\nWeek 6: Taking charge of your life\n\nMeditation in Action is a 6-week course: \n\nwith one session per week every Saturday morning from 11:00 am to 12:30pm\nfrom 26 October to 7 December\,\nin person at Rigpa Melbourne.\n\n(We’ll be taking a break on November 23) \nLearn and practice the ancient art of meditation\, working with your heart and mind\, to cultivate your awareness and spaciousness. \nAbout Bodhi \nAt Bodhi\, we explore together\, how each moment can be an opportunity to develop that peace and clarity\, for our own wellbeing and that of others. \nBodhi offers a comprehensive meditation\, compassion and wisdom program combining the essence of 2500 years of Buddhist mind training with the insights of modern science. Our aim is to contribute to greater mental clarity and compassionate and connected co-existence in the world. \nThis Bodhi project was created by experienced meditation practitioners and teachers as members of the Rigpa world-wide community. \nEach Bodhi event offers: \n\nInspiring short stories from the Buddha’s life\nGuided contemplations\nCreative group discussions\nTime for reflection and contemplation\nDifferent meditation methods\nAnswers to your personal questions\nPractical tips for integrating your meditation practice into daily life\n\n \nAbout Nigel Stone \nNigel has been engaged in Buddhist study and practice since 2004\, including completing Rigpa’s 8-year intensive program. He’s been a Rigpa instructor and spiritual carer since 2009. \nHe came to his spiritual path following episodes of depression. He has applied conventional therapy\, alongside Buddhist approaches of working with the mind\, to lead a healthy and contented life. \nHis Buddhist training and practice has underpinned his professional clinical spiritual care work in hospitals and the community for the past twenty years. Nigel has managed and facilitated the Rigpa Spiritual Care Education Programme. \nNigel lives with his wife\, Barb\, in a suburban sanctuary that houses their art studio and meditation space. \n \n  \nAbout Beth Buchannan \nBeth began studying and practising Buddhism in her twenties and is so grateful for the sanity and self-compassion it has brought to her personal and professional life. The Buddhist teachings have also given Beth confidence in being courageous and gentle when connecting with others in her practice as a social worker\, and has provided a profound framework of meaning to reference and take refuge in. Beth lives in Melbourne with her three sons and two cats and has worked as a social worker in mental health and family violence.
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/meditation-in-action-melbourne/2024-11-30/
LOCATION:Rigpa Melbourne\, 803 Nicholson St\, Carlton North\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3054\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Melbourne - Everyone
ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Melbourne":MAILTO:melbourne@rigpa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241127T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241127T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T114815
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SUMMARY:Inspiring a Revolution in Your Heart and Mind | Awakening Compassion
DESCRIPTION:This module of Inspiring a Revolution in Your Heart and Mind explores the Buddhist approach to practicing compassion and how to apply it in all situations. The first step to compassion is to realise that other people are just like you. They too wish to be happy and free from suffering. Then through the practice of Tonglen (giving and receiving)\, we begin to mentally take on the suffering of others with compassion\, and give our happiness and wellbeing with love. So that ultimately our every action can be an act of compassion.  
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/inspiring-a-revolution-in-your-heart-and-mind/2024-11-27/
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:20241118T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241118T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T114815
CREATED:20240706T095610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241026T005251Z
UID:10003289-1731954600-1731961800@rigpa.org.au
SUMMARY:Module 8 | Inspiring a Revolution in Your Heart and Mind | Melbourne
DESCRIPTION:Module 8: Awakening Compassion\nJoin us as we take you an experiential journey through The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying. Discover a deep and universal wisdom explored in the major themes of the book\, and learn about their practical implications for living well. Suitable for people of any religion or of none\, this 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. \nThe Tibetan Book of Living and Dying is widely regarded as one of the most complete and authoritative presentations of Tibetan Buddhism. A manual for life and death and a source of sacred inspiration from the heart of the Tibetan tradition\, The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying provides a lucid and inspiring introduction to the practice of meditation\, to the nature of mind\, to karma and rebirth\, and to the trials and rewards of the spiritual path. The teachings\, meditation and contemplations from this authentic tradition reveal how each of us can live a more meaningful\, connected and fulfilling life. \nYou will learn\n\nHow to meditate\nHow an acceptance of impermanence can help us understand death and change our attitude towards life\nHow meditation can transform our perception\, increase our confidence and fully connect us to the world around us\nThat mind is much more than just thoughts and emotions\nHow understanding the interdependency of all things and the principle of karma (that every action has an effect) gives us a logical basis for ethics and personal responsibility\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 you the opportunity to explore the teachings and practices in an open supportive environment.
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/inspiring-a-revolution-in-your-heart-and-mind-melbourne-7/2024-11-18/
LOCATION:Rigpa Melbourne\, 803 Nicholson St\, Carlton North\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3054\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Melbourne - Everyone
ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Melbourne":MAILTO:melbourne@rigpa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241113T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241113T204500
DTSTAMP:20260424T114815
CREATED:20240830T050816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T054210Z
UID:10003454-1731524400-1731530700@rigpa.org.au
SUMMARY:The Power of Mind: Kindness\, Clarity & Insight
DESCRIPTION:This brand new weekly course presents the Mahayana Seven Points of Mind Training. These points lay out a path of formal meditation practice\, along with guidelines for extending that practice into everyday life. \nThese teachings are precious and unique in presenting the entire depth and breadth of the Buddha’s Mahayana teachings succinctly and practically. Mahayana mind training offers an approach to life that is straightforward\, grounded in sanity\, kindness\, and compassion. Yet it also offers a vision that completely transcends our ordinary way of viewing ourselves and others\, with an all-encompassing vision of enlightenment. \nAt the heart of this vision of enlightenment is the view that our innate\, fundamental identity is vast\, luminous and utterly awake. The Mahayana teachings refer to this as our enlightened heart\, or bodhicitta. Enlightenment is nothing other than who we really are. But for most of us\, our true nature is like a hidden treasure\, concealed behind layers of mental activity and preoccupation. \nMahayana mind training helps us give expression to our enlightened heart in everything we think\, say and do. The training particularly focuses on our relationships\, which are like a mirror that shows us exactly where we are at. Our relationships also provide us with a way to dissolve the limitations that prevent the vastness of our true nature from fully manifesting. \nFounded on a practice lineage that has been actively practised for hundreds of years\, these teachings are completely relevant to the challenges posed by our modern\, globalised life. This course will include topics like: \n\nfinding meaning in our lives\, and connectedness with our world\novercoming loneliness and isolation\nhow to thrive in the face of difficulties\nhow to contribute to creating a more sustainable\, kind\, and compassionate world\n\nThe course will consist of seven classes on Wednesday evenings\, plus two extended practice based classes where we gather for more in-depth mind training meditation practice. \n🗓️ 7 weekly classes: 25 September – 13 November 2024 (course break on Wednesday 9 October)\n⏰ 7:00-8:45pm AEST (Start time 11:00am CEST\, 5:00am US East Coast)\n* as this will be taught from Brisbane\, times in other locations will change once summer time begins in some states in the second week of October. Please use this time zone calculator for full details \nPractice days on Saturday 19 October and Sunday 10 November\, 9:30am to 3:30pm AEST (Start time 10:30 AEDT\, 1:30am CEST\, 7:30pm US East Coast) \n📍Online via Zoom and in person at Rigpa Brisbane\, 2/19 Enoggera Tce\, Red Hill. \n💰full $200\, concession $100\, free for Rigpa paying subscribers (registration is still required\, just close the payment page that comes up after registration.)
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/the-power-of-mind-kindness-clarity-insight/2024-11-13/
LOCATION:Rigpa Brisbane\, Unit 2/19 Enoggera Terrace\, Brisbane\, Queensland\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Brisbane Everyone,For Everyone
ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Brisbane":MAILTO:brisbane@rigpa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241106T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241106T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T114815
CREATED:20240805T014650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240805T020145Z
UID:10003370-1730917800-1730925000@rigpa.org.au
SUMMARY:Inspiring a Revolution in Your Heart and Mind | Open Heart
DESCRIPTION:An introduction to the Tibetan Buddhist compassion practices with a particular focus on loving kindness practice. Meditating on loving kindness can help us restore our love and confidence\, and heal unresolved emotional wounds. It also puts us back in touch with the fundamental goodness of our core being\, and once that has happened\, we are able to love ourselves and others.
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/inspiring-a-revolution-in-your-heart-and-mind-open-heart/2024-11-06/
LOCATION:Rigpa Sydney\, 158 Australia St\, Newtown\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2042\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Online,Sydney - Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241106T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241106T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T114815
CREATED:20240805T014131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241026T013346Z
UID:10003318-1730917800-1730925000@rigpa.org.au
SUMMARY:Inspring a Revolution in Your Heart and Mind | The Spiritual Path
DESCRIPTION:The first declaration that the Buddha made at the time of his enlightenment was: “Profound peace\, free of complexity\, natural simplicity\, uncompounded luminosity.” This module of Inspiring a Revolution in Your Heart and Mind examines what enlightenment is and explores the practical training of the Tibetan Buddhist Dzogchen Path in terms of View\, Meditation and Action. To see directly the absolute state\, the Ground of our being\, is the View; the way of stabilizing that View and making it an unbroken experience is Meditation; and integrating the View into our entire reality\, and life\, is what is meant by Action.
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/inspring-a-revolution-in-your-heart-and-mind-the-spiritual-path/2024-11-06/
LOCATION:Rigpa Sydney\, 158 Australia St\, Newtown\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2042\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Online,Sydney - Established,Sydney - Everyone
ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Sydney":MAILTO:sydney@rigpa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241105T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241203T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T114815
CREATED:20241030T035100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T051326Z
UID:10003579-1730793600-1733245200@rigpa.org.au
SUMMARY:Inspiring a Revolution in Your Heart and Mind
DESCRIPTION:The Great Deception – Understanding death and impermanence\nThis module takes us on a journey from an investigation of death and impermanence\, through deep reflection on change and interdependence\, to an appreciation of the immeasurable\, indefinable potential of the true nature of our mind that is revealed beyond a mind that grasps at simple appearance.\n\n“So\, learn to die. And thou shall learn how to live. They shall non learn how to live\,\nthat had not learned to die”.\n  \n5-week course\nTuesdays Beginning 5 November to 3 December\n6.30pm to 8.30pm
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/inspiring-a-revolution-in-your-heart-and-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:20241103T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241103T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T114815
CREATED:20240826T043623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241026T014545Z
UID:10003446-1730626200-1730638800@rigpa.org.au
SUMMARY:How Sad is Your Love
DESCRIPTION:How does it change us to reflect on suffering and impermanence\, and on the ways we create our own pain? The point is that it shows us that we can turn our life around by finding a new direction that is spiritual rather than mundane. And when we set out on the path in that new direction\, we carry within us a vivid understanding of how entrenched suffering is\, and a warm love for all those who are floundering.
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/how-sad-is-your-love/
LOCATION:Rigpa Sydney\, 158 Australia St\, Newtown\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2042\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Newcastle - All welcome,Sydney - Everyone
ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Sydney":MAILTO:sydney@rigpa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241102T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241102T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T114815
CREATED:20241001T005331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241027T233146Z
UID:10003578-1730559600-1730566800@rigpa.org.au
SUMMARY:How to Awaken Love and Compassion
DESCRIPTION:💖 When we believe that we don’t have enough love in us\, there is a method for discovering and invoking it. Loving kindness is the first step we take away from selfishness and towards altruism\, limitless compassion and our ultimate enlightenment. Through this practice\, we learn to love ourselves\, and create the basis for loving others. Filling our hearts with love is a way of being tremendously happy. It softens our heart and brings gentleness. \n⏰ 3:00pm – 5:00pm (5am CEST\, 9pm PDT) \n🗓️2 Nov \n📍in person at Rigpa Sydney & Online 
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/how-to-awaken-love-and-compassion/
LOCATION:Rigpa Sydney\, 158 Australia St\, Newtown\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2042\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Established Students,For Everyone,Online,Sydney - Established,Sydney - Everyone
ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Sydney":MAILTO:sydney@rigpa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241015T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241015T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T114815
CREATED:20240615T102059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T032606Z
UID:10003151-1729018800-1729024200@rigpa.org.au
SUMMARY:Tuesday Book Group
DESCRIPTION:We will discuss Thomas K. Shor’s book A Step Away from Paradise in the Book Group. \nThis book tells the true story from a far-off corner of the Himalayas\, long fabled in Tibetan tradition to be hiding among its peaks and glaciers a valley of immortality – a real-life Shangri-La. \nThey had been waiting generations for the prophesied lama to come\, the one with the secret visionary knowledge of how to ‘open’ the Hidden Land. \nThen\, one day\, he came. It was the early 1960s. His name was Tulshuk Lingpa. This book tells the story of this charismatic visionary lama and his remarkable expedition. \nJust imagine… What would have happened if Lewis Carroll had proclaimed the reality of Alice’s Wonderland? What if he had gathered a following & launched an expedition? \nIt is a wonderful opportunity to share insights and reflections with like-minded Dharma friends. \nA small plate of food to share and a donation to our Centre is most appreciated. \nAll are welcome. \nPre-booking is not required. \nEnquiries: Contact Liz at brisbane@rigpa.org.au
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/tuesday-book-group-3-2/2024-10-15/
LOCATION:Rigpa Brisbane\, Unit 2/19 Enoggera Terrace\, Brisbane\, Queensland\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Brisbane Everyone,For Everyone
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Brisbane":MAILTO:brisbane@rigpa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20241005T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20241005T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T114815
CREATED:20240812T065419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T065434Z
UID:10003444-1728120600-1728129600@rigpa.org.au
SUMMARY:Mind is the subject of Dharma
DESCRIPTION:Mind is the subject of Dharma\nSaturday 5 October  |  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 Mind is the subject of Dharma. \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/mind-is-the-subject-of-dharma/
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241005T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241009T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T114815
CREATED:20240611T042223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241005T091029Z
UID:10003148-1728118800-1728493200@rigpa.org.au
SUMMARY:Finding Inner Peace and Contentment
DESCRIPTION:Spend five days immersing yourself in the Tibetan Buddhist wisdom tradition. \n(If you can’t attend for five days\, a weekend-only option is available.) \nJoin us in our Buddhist temple by the park to: \n🌻 establish or deepen your daily meditation practice \n🌻 learn how to work with distractions and obstacles that may arise during your practice \n🌻 hear\, contemplate and meditate on the essence of the Buddha’s teachings \n🌻 create space to experience genuine inner peace and contentment \n🌻 begin a lasting transformation of your life \nYou will be supported by experienced meditation teachers Jan van der Breggen and Marianne Gizycki\, and receive video teachings from Sogyal Rinpoche\, a renowned master of the Tibetan Nyingma lineage and Dzogchen\, or “Great Perfection”\, tradition. The Dzogchen approach cuts to the essence of Buddha’s teachings to shows us who we really are: clear\, wise\, and fundamentally good.  \nEach day will feature a rich yet spacious program of teachings\, guided meditation\, and time for reflection and discussion. \n📍Sydney and online
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/finding-inner-peace-and-contentment-3/
LOCATION:Rigpa Sydney\, 158 Australia St\, Newtown\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2042\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Newcastle,Newcastle - All welcome,Online,Sydney - Everyone
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Sydney":MAILTO:sydney@rigpa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240924T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240924T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T114815
CREATED:20240629T223408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240629T223408Z
UID:10003201-1727204400-1727211600@rigpa.org.au
SUMMARY:Free Your Mind with Love
DESCRIPTION:The Buddhist practice of ‘equalizing self and others’ as expressed in giving with great love and taking with great compassion\, known as tonglen\, is one of the most useful and powerful of all Buddhist practices. Tonglen is a simple and straightforward practice\, which is extremely effective at getting to the heart of our predicament: our excessively self-centred attitude. Tonglen opens you to the truth of the suffering of others; it helps you to reveal the loving\, expansive radiance of your own nature. And it offers extraordinary power in destroying the self-cherishing and self-absorption which is the root of all our hard-heartedness and all our suffering. \nHeld over five Tuesday evenings from 7 – 9pm\, from 27 August to 24 September\, 2024.\nMelbourne: 803 Nicholson St\, Carlton North\nSydney: 158 Australia St\, Newtown\nOnline via Zoom \nNote – this course is also known as Module 3B of the Wisdom of Compassion full year course. New students are welcome to join this module \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\nFREE for Rigpa members/subscribers using a discount code. Email sydney@rigpa.org.au for the code.
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/free-your-mind-with-love/2024-09-24/
LOCATION:Rigpa Sydney\, 158 Australia St\, Newtown\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2042\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Melbourne - Everyone,Online,Sydney - Everyone
ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Sydney":MAILTO:sydney@rigpa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240922T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240922T180000
DTSTAMP:20260424T114815
CREATED:20240714T054436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T082719Z
UID:10003292-1727020800-1727028000@rigpa.org.au
SUMMARY:Faith\, Religion and Peace
DESCRIPTION:Do religions cause wars? Can faith bring peace to individuals and the world? \nIf faith can lead to inner peace\, why are faith and religion often linked in our minds to war and conflict? \nLeaders from local faith communities will speak\, and Patricia Garcia AO from the Institute for Economics and Peace will present the results of their research into religion and war. \nThis event celebrates the United Nations International Day of Peace\, and is part of the annual Raising Peace Festival
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/faith-religion-and-peace/
LOCATION:Rigpa Sydney\, 158 Australia St\, Newtown\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2042\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Newcastle - All welcome,Online,Sydney - Everyone
ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Sydney":MAILTO:sydney@rigpa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240910T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241008T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T114815
CREATED:20240813T045512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T050707Z
UID:10003445-1725993000-1728419400@rigpa.org.au
SUMMARY:Inspiring a Revolution in your Heart and Mind
DESCRIPTION:Inspiring a Revolution in your Heart and Mind\nA journey through The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying\n\n5-week course – Tuesdays\, Beginning 10 September to 8 October\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. \nParticipants in this course will learn: \n\nHow to meditate\nHow an acceptance of impermanence can help us understand death and change our attitude towards life\nHow meditation can transform our perception\, increase our confidence and fully connect us to the world around us\nThat mind is much more than just thoughts and emotions\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\nime 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\nFREE for Rigpa subscribers. \nLocation\nRigpa Adelaide\n1st 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)
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/inspiring-a-revolution-in-your-heart-and-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:20240907T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240907T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T114815
CREATED:20240626T060014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T085446Z
UID:10003191-1725721200-1725728400@rigpa.org.au
SUMMARY:Overcoming the Conceptual Mind through Meditation
DESCRIPTION:When we meditate\, calling upon three key principles of calm abiding (mindfulness\, awareness and abiding spaciously) can transform our meditation practice to take us beyond being trapped in our ordinary conceptual mind\, to a deep experience of what our mind is truly capable of. Applying mindfulness\, awareness and abiding spaciously as we go about our everyday activities\, means that every moment can become an opportunity for transformation and awakening. \n  \n🗓️ Saturday 7 September \n⏰ 3-5pm AEST 7-9am CEST \n📍Online & Sydney
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/overcoming-the-conceptual-mind-through-meditation/
LOCATION:Rigpa Sydney\, 158 Australia St\, Newtown\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2042\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Newcastle,Newcastle - All welcome,Online,Sydney - Everyone
ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Sydney":MAILTO:sydney@rigpa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240907T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240907T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T114815
CREATED:20240707T231150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T045500Z
UID:10003290-1725701400-1725710400@rigpa.org.au
SUMMARY:The Heart of the practice - understanding the radiance of Wisdom and Compassion
DESCRIPTION:The Heart of the practice – Understanding the radiance of Wisdom and Compassion\nSaturday 7 September  |  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 The Heart of the practice – understanding the radiance of Wisdom and Compassion. \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. \n 
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/basic-sanity-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:20240901T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240901T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T114815
CREATED:20240623T103247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T090835Z
UID:10003156-1725183000-1725195600@rigpa.org.au
SUMMARY:Following the Path with the Aid of a Spiritual Friend
DESCRIPTION:The relationship between a student and a living teacher is an integral part of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. In this session we’ll look at some important aspects of this element of the spiritual path.
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/following-the-path-with-the-aid-of-a-spiritual-friend/
LOCATION:Rigpa Sydney\, 158 Australia St\, Newtown\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2042\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Newcastle,Newcastle - All welcome,Online,Sydney - Everyone
ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Sydney":MAILTO:sydney@rigpa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240820T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240820T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T114815
CREATED:20240805T011401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240805T011420Z
UID:10003196-1724180400-1724187600@rigpa.org.au
SUMMARY:Experiencing the Awakened Mind and Unconditional Love
DESCRIPTION:We all have a limitless resource of love\, compassion and wisdom within us. \nThis five-week course presents : \n\npenetrating Buddhist analysis of the impermanence and interdependence of our lives\, to give us a clear-eyed view of ourselves and the world around us\na deep understanding that to act compassionately is to act in accord with the truth of how the world is\, and\nhow Buddhist practices\, that remind us of these truths\, open the path to our own long-lasting happiness and the benefit of all beings\n\nHeld over five Tuesday evenings from 7 – 9pm\, from 23 July to 20 August\, 2024. \nMelbourne: 803 Nicholson St\, Carlton North\nSydney: 158 Australia St\, Newtown\nOnline via Zoom \nNote – this course is also known as Module 3A of the Wisdom of Compassion full year course. New students are welcome to join this module. \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\nFree for Rigpa members/subscribers using a discount code. Please email sydney@rigpa.org.au for the code.
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/experiencing-the-awakened-mind-and-unconditional-love-2/2024-08-20/
LOCATION:Rigpa Sydney\, 158 Australia St\, Newtown\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2042\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Melbourne - Everyone,Online,Sydney - Everyone
ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Sydney":MAILTO:sydney@rigpa.org.au
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