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SUMMARY:This Life: The Buddha’s guide to inner transformation | Melbourne
DESCRIPTION:The Buddhist spiritual path centres on our own mind’s vast potential for peace\, compassion and wisdom.  True lasting happiness does not depend on external factors but comes from looking inwards to better know our own mind and heart. This course presents key insights from the Buddha’s life and teachings to show how\, through meditation and shifting our focus inwards\, we can find true\, unending contentment. \n  \nThis course presents key Buddhist frameworks that guide our path\, including: \n\n         The four noble truths (a clear-eyed view of our suffering\, its causes\, the potential for that suffering to be brought to an end\, and how to attain that cessation of suffering).\n         The three vehicles of Buddhism\, which progressively show how we can nurture our innate peace\, compassion and wisdom.\n         The four seals\, which encapsulate what is unique about the Buddha’s teachings and sets them apart from other religions and philosophies.\n\nIncluding teachings from foremost Tibetan masters of our time\, space for contemplation\, reflection and discussion\, and guided meditations\, this course will give you practical tools to help you work with your mind and take charge of your spiritual path. \n  \nDetails \nWhere: Attend in person at Rigpa Melbourne\, 803 Nicholson Street Carlton North. \nWhen: Monday evenings\, for 8 weeks\, starting 2 February 2026. \nTime: 7.00pm – 9.00pm AEDT. \nCost: 8-week module: Full $160\, Concession $80. \n  \nFREE for Rigpa members who may email melbourne@rigpa.org.au to request the discount code. \nIf you are experiencing financial hardship please email us at melbourne@rigpa.org.au to request a further concession. \nCertificates of Attendance are available on request and may be suitable for Ongoing Professional Development. \nMore information is available by emailing melbourne@rigpa.org.au
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/this-life-the-buddhas-guide-to-inner-transformation-melbourne/2026-03-23/
LOCATION:Rigpa Melbourne\, 803 Nicholson St\, Carlton North\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3054\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Featured Melbourne,Melbourne - Everyone,Melbourne Established Students
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260127
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SUMMARY:Know your mind\, transform your life
DESCRIPTION:This five-day retreat will take you to the heart of the revolutionary insight of Buddhism\, that life and death are in the mind\, and nowhere else. In Dzogchen—the most direct stream of wisdom within the teachings of Buddhism—the mind is revealed as the universal basis of experience: the creator of happiness and the creator of suffering. \nGuided by the teachings of the Buddha\, deep reflection\, and our own personal meditative insight\, we will investigate exactly how the mind is the root of our entire reality. This exploration leads to a profound certainty and confidence in our mind’s essence: the lucid\, pure awareness that underlies the whole of life and death. \nThe foundation of trust in our inherently pure nature\, allows us to investigate \n\nhow the mind’s unending display of thoughts and emotions are workable\nthe cognitive and emotional patterns of delusion that perpetuate samsara; and\nthe challenging\, yet liberating notion\, that ‘samsara is mind turned outwardly\, lost in its projection\, whereas nirvana is mind turned inwardly\, recognising its nature.’\n\nThis paves the way to the profound method of leaving the mind unaltered in its true nature\, finding a natural great peace\, bliss and clarity. \nThe retreat will allow for reflection and meditation on the teachings tailored to each participants’ prior experience: from complete beginners to ngondro\, and dzogchen practitioners. \nJoin us for a journey from our ordinary\, everyday mind\, to the true essence and nature of mind. \n  \n📍Rigpa Melbourne\, 803 Nicholson St\, Carlton North;\n📍Rigpa Sydney\, 158 Australia St\, Newtown\n📍& Online \n(Those gathering at the Rigpa Melbourne Centre will view the live event from Sydney via Zoom. To attend the retreat at the Melbourne Centre\, please select the online option when registering. You may register to attend part or all of the retreat. Our Melbourne team will then be in touch to confirm arrangements.)
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/know-your-mind-transform-your-life/
LOCATION:Rigpa Sydney\, 158 Australia St\, Newtown\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2042\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Established Students,For Everyone,Melbourne - Everyone,Melbourne Established Students,Newcastle - All welcome,Online,Sydney - Established,Sydney - Everyone
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250921T160000
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SUMMARY:Meditation\, Compassion & Wisdom in Everyday Life
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce that the Fifth Amnyi Trulchung Rinpoche has offered to teach in our Melbourne Centre on the evenings of September 19 and 20 and for the day on Sunday September 21. He is a Kempo who studied at Larang Gar under Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche.\n\nSunday September 21 from 10am till 4pm\nMeditation\, Compassion & Wisdom in Everyday Life”\n\nAbout Rinpoche\nThe Fifth Amnyi Trulchung Rinpoche was born in 1970\, amid many auspicious signs\, and was soon recognised as the reincarnation of the Fourth Amnyi Trulchung Rinpoche of Ju Mohor Monastery.\n\nEven as a young boy\, he was unlike his peers. He had a particularly loving and compassionate nature that was noted and appreciated by all who met him. Amnyi Trulchung Rinpoche showed exceptional intelligence in all his studies and attained perfect understanding in all he was taught.\n\nWith the guidance of his spiritual teachers\, he undertook all the traditional training of his lineage. This included accumulating the 500\,000 ngondro practices\, and training in the Rigdzin lineage tradition including the essential Dzogchen instructions of kadak trekchö and lhundrop tögal during which time he gained extraordinary insights and experiences from his meditation practice. This training culminated in a three year retreat at Yachen Orgyen Samten Choeling\, under the regular guidance of HH Lama Achuk Rinpoche.\n\nAt the age of 18 years he was formally enthroned as the Fifth Amnyi Trulchung Rinpoche and abbot of Ju Monastery.\nHis education continued at the great university centre of Larang Gar at Serthar. He studied the different schools of Buddhist philosophy and the sutra and tantra under a number of teachers\, particularly the founder of Larang Gar\, HH Khenchen Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche. He graduated from Larang Gar as a Khenpo at the age of 25.\n\nLater\, Rinpoche returned to Ju Mohor Monastery to give teachings\, to the great benefit of the monastic community there. During this time\, Rinpoche also received many empowerments\, oral transmissions and pith instructions of the secret Nyingmapa kama and terma traditions from a number of scholars and practitioners including HH Drupwang Pema Norbu\, Khenpo Pema Tsewang\, Venerable Gyangkhang Tulku\, Venerable Khenpo Choekyap\, Venerable Trulshig Rinpoche and Venerable Taklung Tsetrul Rinpoche and several teachings on Secret Mantrayana from Venerable Ngorlu Ding Khenchen.\n\nRinpoche is now heading the groundbreaking Vista Project\, based in Sershul\, the town closest to Ju Mohor Monastery. The aim of the Vista Project is to revitalise the economic and cultural lives of the Tibetan people. Although the Chinese economy is growing rapidly\, the nomadic peoples of Eastern Tibet are often unable to take advantage of the opportunities available. The Vista Project aims to provide basic education and vocational training to enable local nomads to survive and prosper in the modern economic climate and also to preserve and cultivate the ancient culture of Tibet.
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/meditation-compassion-wisdom-in-everyday-life/
LOCATION:Rigpa Melbourne\, 803 Nicholson St\, Carlton North\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3054\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Melbourne - Everyone,Melbourne Established Students
ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Melbourne":MAILTO:melbourne@rigpa.org.au
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250920T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T032401
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SUMMARY:The Four Thoughts that Turn our Mind from Samsara
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce that the Fifth Amnyi Trulchung Rinpoche has offered to teach in our Melbourne Centre on the evenings of September 19 and 20 and for the day on Sunday September 21. He is a Kempo who studied at Larang Gar under Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche.\n\nSaturday September 20 from 5pm till 7pm $25/$15\nThe Four Thoughts That Turn Our Minds From Samsara\n                 \nAbout Rinpoche\nThe Fifth Amnyi Trulchung Rinpoche was born in 1970\, amid many auspicious signs\, and was soon recognised as the reincarnation of the Fourth Amnyi Trulchung Rinpoche of Ju Mohor Monastery.\nEven as a young boy\, he was unlike his peers. He had a particularly loving and compassionate nature that was noted and appreciated by all who met him. Amnyi Trulchung Rinpoche showed exceptional intelligence in all his studies and attained perfect understanding in all he was taught.\nWith the guidance of his spiritual teachers\, he undertook all the traditional training of his lineage. This included accumulating the 500\,000 ngondro practices\, and training in the Rigdzin lineage tradition including the essential Dzogchen instructions of kadak trekchö and lhundrop tögal during which time he gained extraordinary insights and experiences from his meditation practice. This training culminated in a three year retreat at Yachen Orgyen Samten Choeling\, under the regular guidance of HH Lama Achuk Rinpoche.\nAt the age of 18 years he was formally enthroned as the Fifth Amnyi Trulchung Rinpoche and abbot of Ju Monastery.\nHis education continued at the great university centre of Larang Gar at Serthar. He studied the different schools of Buddhist philosophy and the sutra and tantra under a number of teachers\, particularly the founder of Larang Gar\, HH Khenchen Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche. He graduated from Larang Gar as a Khenpo at the age of 25.\nLater\, Rinpoche returned to Ju Mohor Monastery to give teachings\, to the great benefit of the monastic community there. During this time\, Rinpoche also received many empowerments\, oral transmissions and pith instructions of the secret Nyingmapa kama and terma traditions from a number of scholars and practitioners including HH Drupwang Pema Norbu\, Khenpo Pema Tsewang\, Venerable Gyangkhang Tulku\, Venerable Khenpo Choekyap\, Venerable Trulshig Rinpoche and Venerable Taklung Tsetrul Rinpoche and several teachings on Secret Mantrayana from Venerable Ngorlu Ding Khenchen.\nRinpoche is now heading the groundbreaking Vista Project\, based in Sershul\, the town closest to Ju Mohor Monastery. The aim of the Vista Project is to revitalise the economic and cultural lives of the Tibetan people. Although the Chinese economy is growing rapidly\, the nomadic peoples of Eastern Tibet are often unable to take advantage of the opportunities available. The Vista Project aims to provide basic education and vocational training to enable local nomads to survive and prosper in the modern economic climate and also to preserve and cultivate the ancient culture of Tibet.
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/the-four-thoughts-that-turn-our-mind-from-samsara/
LOCATION:Rigpa Melbourne\, 803 Nicholson St\, Carlton North\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3054\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Melbourne - Everyone,Melbourne Established Students
ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Melbourne":MAILTO:melbourne@rigpa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250919T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250919T210000
DTSTAMP:20260427T032401
CREATED:20250708T043015Z
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SUMMARY:Love\, Compassion\, Joy & Equanimity
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce that the Fifth Amnyi Trulchung Rinpoche has offered to teach in our Melbourne Centre on the evenings of September 19 and 20 and for the day on Sunday September 21. He is a Kempo who studied at Larang Gar under Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche.\n\n\nFriday September 19 from 7pm till 9pm. \nLove\, Compassion\, Joy & Equanimity – the motivation of the Four Immeasurables in our lives and practice\n \n\nAbout Rinpoche\nThe Fifth Amnyi Trulchung Rinpoche was born in 1970\, amid many auspicious signs\, and was soon recognised as the reincarnation of the Fourth Amnyi Trulchung Rinpoche of Ju Mohor Monastery.\n\nEven as a young boy\, he was unlike his peers. He had a particularly loving and compassionate nature that was noted and appreciated by all who met him. Amnyi Trulchung Rinpoche showed exceptional intelligence in all his studies and attained perfect understanding in all he was taught.\nWith the guidance of his spiritual teachers\, he undertook all the traditional training of his lineage. This included accumulating the 500\,000 ngondro practices\, and training in the Rigdzin lineage tradition including the essential Dzogchen instructions of kadak trekchö and lhundrop tögal during which time he gained extraordinary insights and experiences from his meditation practice. This training culminated in a three year retreat at Yachen Orgyen Samten Choeling\, under the regular guidance of HH Lama Achuk Rinpoche.\n\nAt the age of 18 years he was formally enthroned as the Fifth Amnyi Trulchung Rinpoche and abbot of Ju Monastery.\nHis education continued at the great university centre of Larang Gar at Serthar. He studied the different schools of Buddhist philosophy and the sutra and tantra under a number of teachers\, particularly the founder of Larang Gar\, HH Khenchen Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche. He graduated from Larang Gar as a Khenpo at the age of 25.\n\nLater\, Rinpoche returned to Ju Mohor Monastery to give teachings\, to the great benefit of the monastic community there. During this time\, Rinpoche also received many empowerments\, oral transmissions and pith instructions of the secret Nyingmapa kama and terma traditions from a number of scholars and practitioners including HH Drupwang Pema Norbu\, Khenpo Pema Tsewang\, Venerable Gyangkhang Tulku\, Venerable Khenpo Choekyap\, Venerable Trulshig Rinpoche and Venerable Taklung Tsetrul Rinpoche and several teachings on Secret Mantrayana from Venerable Ngorlu Ding Khenchen.\n\nRinpoche is now heading the groundbreaking Vista Project\, based in Sershul\, the town closest to Ju Mohor Monastery. The aim of the Vista Project is to revitalise the economic and cultural lives of the Tibetan people. Although the Chinese economy is growing rapidly\, the nomadic peoples of Eastern Tibet are often unable to take advantage of the opportunities available. The Vista Project aims to provide basic education and vocational training to enable local nomads to survive and prosper in the modern economic climate and also to preserve and cultivate the ancient culture of Tibet.
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/love-compassion-joy-equanimity/
LOCATION:Rigpa Melbourne\, 803 Nicholson St\, Carlton North\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3054\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Melbourne - Everyone,Melbourne Established Students
ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Melbourne":MAILTO:melbourne@rigpa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250730T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250730T210000
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SUMMARY:Bringing the Mind Home - Finding Inner Peace\, Compassion\, and Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:The key message of Buddha’s teachings is both empowering and optimistic: that inherent in the essential nature of our mind is a kindness\, compassion\, and wisdom that is naturally ours. And through the simple\, yet revolutionary shift in orientation that comes when we learn to turn within and come to know that aspect of our mind\, we will come to discover within ourselves a tremendous capacity to benefit ourselves and our world. \nThe teachings of the Buddha say that when we understand our mind\, we understand ourselves and who we really are\, and this brings with it a deep sense of peace\, confidence\, and well-being. For those of us who are searching for a wholesome relationship with ourselves and the world around us\, Buddha’s message is an invitation for exploration and investigation. \nThe Buddha never asked anyone to just believe what he said\, but instead asked us to deeply investigate anything before accepting it. In this course\, we invite you to do exactly this\, and will facilitate a process of \n\nlearning about what Buddha had to say about our mind\, and its role in creating our reality\nreflection and investigating this to see if it rings true to you\, and challenging our own views and habits in light of our understanding\nmeditation – which is a direct and experiential process of clearly and directly seeing your own mind and reality\, in light of the insights gained through learning and reflection\n\nThe course draws on a variety of sources\, ranging from the direct teachings of Buddha recorded in ancient texts called sutra and abhidharma\, to contemporary masters who hold the living and unbroken transmission of the Buddha’s wisdom mind\, and are able to guide us from the depth of their insight and compassion. \n  \nCourse details \nThis is the first module of a two part course. It can be followed as as stand-alone course or taken together with the next course module\, which will run from Wednesday 20 August to Wednesday 8 October 2025 \n\nWhen: Weekly classes on Wednesday evenings from 11 June to 30 July 2025\, 7:00 – 8:45pm AEST. Practice based classes on Sunday 29 June and Sunday 27 July\, 9:30am to 3:30pm AEST\nWhere: \nin person at Rigpa Brisbane\, 2/19 Enoggera Terrace\, Red Hill; \nin person at Rigpa Melbourne\, 803 Nicholson St\, Carlton North and \nonline (online attendance only available if you do not live in Brisbane or Melbourne)\nCost: $200 full fee or $110 concession\n\nFor Rigpa subscribers: The course is included in your subscription fees
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/bringing-the-mind-home-finding-inner-peace-compassion-and-wisdom/2025-07-30/
LOCATION:Rigpa Brisbane\, Unit 2/19 Enoggera Terrace\, Brisbane\, Queensland\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Brisbane Everyone,For Everyone,Melbourne - Everyone,Melbourne Established Students,Newcastle - All welcome,Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Brisbane":MAILTO:brisbane@rigpa.org.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250127
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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:20240418T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240418T210000
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SUMMARY:Our Inner Freedom: Looking Within | Melbourne\, Sydney and Online
DESCRIPTION:The Buddha’s life and teachings show that we all encounter change and loss. Our lives are changing all the time\, often in  small ways\, but sometimes impermanence turns our whole world upside down. Sometimes\, the experience of such a powerful reminder of impermanence can be frightening;  and we feel an urgent need to question and challenge our life’s priorities. he deeper implications of impermanence—that everything is interdependent and selfless—can help us to let go of grasping and fixating on our circumstances as solid and real. As we deepen our reflection\, we may well emerge from self-destructive habits that may be causing us to be unhappy or dissatisfied. If we can take the message of impermanence and death to heart fully we can discover the deathless nature of mind that is the doorway to genuine and lasting freedom. \nThis year-long course consists of three modules. The first will present a series of contemplations and meditations on impermanence\, death\, selflessness and emptiness. This can assist us to move beyond  the clutches of fear and discover a new meaning\, a new inspiration\, and a new joy in our lives. The second\, looks at how the Buddha’s own life embodies the deep truths he taught. And the third\, takes a deep dive into the elements of the Buddha’s teaching that distinguish Buddhism from all other religious and philosophical approaches. \nLed by Western meditation instructors with many years of experience\, each session consists of: \n\nVideo teachings from Tibetan and Western Buddhist masters including Patrick Gaffney\, Sogyal Rinpoche\, Jetsün Khandro Rinpoche\, Ringu Tulku Rinpoche\, Mingyur Rinpoche\, Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche.\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.
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/our-inner-freedom-looking-within-melbourne-sydney-and-online/2024-04-18/
LOCATION:Rigpa Melbourne\, 803 Nicholson St\, Carlton North\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3054\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Established Students,Melbourne Established Students,Sydney - Established
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230407T110000
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/
LOCATION:Victoria
CATEGORIES:Adelaide Established,Adelaide Everyone,Established Students,For Everyone,Melbourne - Everyone,Melbourne Established Students,Online,Sydney - Established,Sydney - Everyone
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