Module 6: The Spiritual Path Join 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 […]
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 […]
Module 7: Open Heart Join 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 […]
Module 8: Awakening Compassion Join 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 […]
Meditation in Action Are you looking to cultivate a calm and clear mind amidst the pressures of your daily life? This 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. Meditation in […]
Every Sunday, all are welcome to join this 1-hour drop-in meditation session. Sit quietly with others and rest your mind before the week starts again. Simple instructions provided. Suggest donation $10 or $5 if concession. Enquiries: melbourne@rigpa.org.au
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: 1. Generosity: cultivating the attitude of generosity. 2. Discipline: refraining […]
Come and Meditate! January 1st, 2nd & 3rd, 10 am until 11 am. Start the New Year in peace and harmony. Whether you’re new to meditation or an old hand, these guided sessions are for everyone. Experienced meditation instructors will hold 1-hour practices for three mornings. Come for one or all three. Join us for […]
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 […]
Join us on 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 […]
Presenting key Buddhist teachings on the powerful logic of compassion and practical methods for developing a more kind relationship with ourselves, those around us and ultimately all beings. Our 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 […]
