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SUMMARY:Sunday Meditation\, every week
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSimple instructions provided. \nSuggest donation $10 or $5 if concession. \nEnquiries: melbourne@rigpa.org.au
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/sunday-meditation-2-2-2/2026-06-28/
LOCATION:Rigpa Melbourne\, 803 Nicholson St\, Carlton North\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3054\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Featured Melbourne,For Everyone,Melbourne - Everyone
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SUMMARY:This Life - The Buddha's guide to inner transformation | Melbourne | April - June 2026
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 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 9 weeks\, starting 27 April 2026\, a break on 8 June 2026\, and finishing 29 June 2026. \nTime: 7.00pm – 9.00pm AEDT. \nCost: 9-week module: Full $180\, Concession $90. \n**Please note that as the module has already begun\, payment will need to be made at the centre and not online. Fees will be charged for the remaining sessions at a rate of $20 full / $10 concession per session.** \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-april-june-2026-2/2026-06-29/
LOCATION:Rigpa Melbourne\, 803 Nicholson St\, Carlton North\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3054\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Featured Melbourne,Melbourne - Everyone,Melbourne Established Students
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SUMMARY:Finding Peace and Clarity in Meditation
DESCRIPTION:The practices of mindfulness and meditation are powerful\, effective and practical tools for transforming our state of mind from one of agitation\, despair and confusion to one of peace and clarity. In this teaching\, Dominique Side will present meditation practices that relate directly to our habits and emotions to show how such a transformation is possible. \n  \nDetails \nDate: Sunday\, 11 October 2026\nTime: 10:00am – 12:30pm\nWhere: Ballam Ballam Place\, 15 Phoenix St\, Brunswick & Online\nFee (incl GST): Benefactor $75; Standard $55; Concession $18 \n  \nDominique Side’s Australian Tour \nThis talk is part of a series of five talks that Dominique will be presenting in Australia. Each talk covers a stand-alone topic\, but follows a progressive sequence. We strongly encourage you to attend the session in your city in person\, and join the others online. Register for all five talks and receive a 20% discount: register here. \nThis talk is one of two talks that Dominique will give on Sunday 11 October. Attend both the morning and afternoon talks and receive a 15% discount by registering here.
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/finding-peace-and-clarity-in-meditation/
LOCATION:Ballam Ballam Place\, 15 Phoenix St\, Brunswick\, Victoria\, 3056\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Established Students,Featured Homepage,Featured Melbourne,Melbourne - Everyone,Online
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SUMMARY:What's This Thing We Call Happiness
DESCRIPTION:The Buddhist path is not about superficial or short-term happiness and wellbeing. It is not therapy or a quick fix of any kind. And yet the benefits of bringing the Buddhist view into our lives are immense. In a nutshell\, it can free us from the hopes and fears that entangle us and bog us down. \nIn this teaching\, Dominique Side will explore what happiness is. Is it wellbeing? Is it contentment? Where do we find happiness in a world full of suffering? And together we’ll investigate how can we set ourselves a goal of true\, sustainable\, long-lasting happiness. \nWith Dominique’s fresh approach to this topic\, this afternoon will be dynamic and interactive\, with opportunities for personal reflection\, group dialogue and questions & answers. \n  \nDetails \nDate: Sunday\, 11 October 2026\nTime: 2:30 – 5:00pm\nWhere: Ballam Ballam Place\, 15 Phoenix St\, Brunswick & Online\nFee (incl GST): Benefactor $75; Standard $55; Concession $18 \n  \nDominique Side’s Australian Tour \nThis talk is part of a series of five talks that Dominique will be presenting in Australia. Each talk covers a stand-alone topic\, but follows a progressive sequence. We strongly encourage you to attend the session in your city in person\, and join the others online. Register for all five talks and receive a 20% discount: register here . \nThis talk is one of two talks that Dominique will give on Sunday 11 October. Attend both the morning and afternoon talks and receive a 15% discount by registering here .
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/whats-this-thing-we-call-happiness/
LOCATION:Ballam Ballam Place\, 15 Phoenix St\, Brunswick\, Victoria\, 3056\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Featured Homepage,Featured Melbourne,For Everyone,Melbourne - Everyone,Online
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