BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Rigpa Australia - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Rigpa Australia X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://rigpa.org.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Rigpa Australia REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20240406T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20241005T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20260404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20261003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250723T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250820T203000 DTSTAMP:20260424T212154 CREATED:20250521T223136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T035547Z UID:10005982-1753295400-1755721800@rigpa.org.au SUMMARY:Inspiring a Revolution in Your Heart and Mind | Rebirth\, Karma and This Life - Sydney and Online DESCRIPTION:Rebirth\, Karma and This Life (Module 5 of the full-year course\, new students welcome) \nThis module explores the Buddhist reasoning for the acceptance of rebirth and reincarnation. We will use the Buddha’s Four Noble Truths as a framework to help us take stock of our lives\, inspire a shift in the way we see ourselves and the way we relate to the world around us. Lastly\, the module investigates Karma. Karma is often misunderstood in as fate or pre-destination. Karma\, however if understood well\, presents us with an opportunity to be free from our suffering. URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/inspiring-a-revolution-in-your-heart-and-mind-rebirth-karma-and-this-life-sydney-and-online/ LOCATION: CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Newcastle - All welcome,Online,Sydney - Everyone ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rigpa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Inspiring.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250801T191500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250801T210000 DTSTAMP:20260424T212154 CREATED:20250531T094304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T060519Z UID:10005984-1754075700-1754082000@rigpa.org.au SUMMARY:An open heart in tumultuous times DESCRIPTION:An open heart in tumultuous times\nHow the Buddhist approach to compassionate living can nourish us all. \nHis Eminence the 7th Yongzin Ling Rinpoche will teach on Bodhichitta and the Eight Verses of Training the Mind. \nGive all profit and gain to others\,\nTake all loss and defeat on yourself. \nThese astounding words\, so contrary to our conventional worldview\, encapsulate the Buddhist teaching of training the mind in compassion. \nThe compassion teachings summarised in the Eight Verses challenge us to go beyond our usual fixed ideas and assumptions\, revealing a much bigger\, brighter\, freer version of ourselves. By learning how to overcome a limited view of ourselves we can begin to relate to others\, ourselves\, and the world with more kindness\, compassion\, and understanding. We start to see through divisiveness and antagonism and experience a deep and liberating connection with others. \nAt a tumultuous time when our lives are getting fuller\, faster and more stressful\, the advice and practical training contained in the Eight Verses is invaluable in helping us to not only cope with the challenges of our life but to actually use them as the raw material for our awakening. \nđŸ—“ïž Friday 1 August\n⏰7:15pm\n📍Rigpa Sydney\, 158 Australia St\, Newtown & Online via Zoom \nAbout Ling Rinpoche \nLing Choktrul Rinpoche (7th KyabjĂ© Yongzin Ling Rinpoche) is an important lama of the Gelugpa school\, born in India and recognized at an early age by His Holiness the Dalai Lama as the reincarnation of his Principal Teacher\, His Holiness the 6th Kyabje Yongzin Ling Rinpoche. \nLing Rinpoche entered Drepung Monastic University in South India in 1990. He received his geshe degree in 2016 and completed his tantric studies in 2018. \nSince the early 1990s he has given teachings and tantric initiations in many countries in Asia and Europe\, North America and Australia. He has participated in the Mind and Life Institute dialogues between His Holiness the Dalai Lama and scientists on a variety of topics\, such as physics\, neuroplasticity and destructive emotions. URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/an-open-heart-in-tumultuous-times/ 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250802T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250802T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T212154 CREATED:20250714T230145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T230145Z UID:10006468-1754146800-1754154000@rigpa.org.au SUMMARY:Overcoming Fear and Anxiety DESCRIPTION:Fear is one of the strongest emotions we may face\, and anxiety can be utterly paralysing. \nThe Buddhist teachings illuminate the deepest source of our fears\, and offer a rich array of tools to help us pacify and ultimately conquer those fears. Invoking protection from small heartedness\, we can access the courage to heal ourselves\, transform our fear\, and develop as expansive confidence that empowers us to help others. \nđŸ—“ïž Saturday 2 August \n⏰ 3-5pm AEST (5:00am CET\, 12:00 midnight US East\, 9:00pm US West) \n📍Online & Sydney URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/overcoming-fear-and-anxiety-2/ LOCATION:Rigpa Sydney\, 158 Australia St\, Newtown\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2042\, Australia CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Newcastle,Newcastle - All welcome,Sydney - Everyone ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Sydney":MAILTO:sydney@rigpa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250805T111500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250805T131500 DTSTAMP:20260424T212154 CREATED:20250711T121658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T122710Z UID:10006462-1754392500-1754399700@rigpa.org.au SUMMARY:The Wisdom of Compassion | Newcastle I Term Three DESCRIPTION:The Wisdom of Compassion\nTerm 3\, Tonglen and Bodhichitta\n8 Sessions\, 22nd July and 23rd September (with 2 week break 12 and 19 August)\n11:15am to 1:15pm.\nIn Person at Infuse Health\, 4/10 William Street\, Adamstown\, 2289.\n  \nThe Wisdom of Compassion presents 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. \nOur 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 a vast capacity to love\, we may not know how to do so unconditionally\, or how to express that love in practice. \nWhen our heart and mind are filled with love\, we find the greatest inner healing\, tranquillity and well-being. Modern research shows that with empathy and compassion we can be more fully ourselves\, connect more easily with others\, improve self worth and reduce self-criticism\, and lead healthier lives. \nParticipants in this course will learn how to: \n\ndevelop loving kindness for themselves\nextend that loving kindness to all beings\nmove along the path from compassion to fully enlightened courage\n\nTerm 3 \nThe Buddhist practice of ‘equalizing self and others’ (Tonglen) 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 reveals 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 heard-heartedness and all our suffering. \nIn the last 3 weeks of the term we will begin looking at the practical tools for putting compassion into action. Called the Six Paramitas\, they are the focus for Term 4. \nIf you have done a Rigpa course previously and are familiar with meditation and Loving Kindness practice you are invited to join our class for Term 3 (and 4) of our Wisdom of Compassion yearlong program. \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\, JetsĂŒn 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\nThis is the  third module of a year-long course made up of 8 to 10-week long modules. You are welcome to join within the first few weeks of this term.  If you wish to join after the commencement of each term and the registration is closed\, then please email us at newcastle@rigpa.org.au. It is possible to join and pay a pro rata amount. \nCost:  \nEight sessions: Full $160\, Concession $80. \nIf you are experiencing financial hardship please email us at newcastle@rigpa.org.au to request a further concession. \nFREE for Rigpa members/subscribers. Please email newcastle@rigpa.org.au to request the discount code. URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/the-wisdom-of-compassion-newcastle-i-term-three/2025-08-05/ LOCATION:Rigpa Newcastle at Infuse Health\, 4/10 William Street\, Adamstown\, Newcastle\, New South Wales\, 2289\, Australia CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Newcastle,Newcastle - All welcome ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rigpa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/The-Wisdom-of-Compassion.png ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Newcastle":MAILTO:newcastle@rigpa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250805T111500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250805T131500 DTSTAMP:20260424T212154 CREATED:20251008T100220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T100220Z UID:10006748-1754392500-1754399700@rigpa.org.au SUMMARY:The Wisdom of Compassion | Newcastle I Term Four DESCRIPTION:The Wisdom of Compassion\nTerm 4\, The Six Paramitas\, 6 Sessions between 14th October and 18th November\, 11:15am to 1:15pm.\nIn Person at Infuse Health\, 4/10 William Street\, Adamstown\, 2289.\n  \nThe Wisdom of Compassion presents 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. \nOur 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 a vast capacity to love\, we may not know how to do so unconditionally\, or how to express that love in practice. \nWhen our heart and mind are filled with love\, we find the greatest inner healing\, tranquillity and well-being. Modern research shows that with empathy and compassion we can be more fully ourselves\, connect more easily with others\, improve self worth and reduce self-criticism\, and lead healthier lives. \nTerm 4 \nIn this Fourth term of the Wisdom of Compassion class we will continue discovering the Six Paramitas. The Buddha described these ways of both practicing compassion and embedding it in our every action. They are called also the transcendent perfections – Generosity\, Discipline\, Patience\, Diligence\, Meditation and Wisdom. \nMuch 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 these six tools or paramitas 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. \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\, JetsĂŒn 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\nCost: Six sessions: Full $120\, Concession $60. \nEliligibility: This term is open to those who are familiar with the Buddhist compassion teachings. \nIf you are experiencing financial hardship please email us at newcastle@rigpa.org.au to request a further concession. \nFREE for Rigpa members/subscribers. Please email newcastle@rigpa.org.au to request the discount code. URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/the-wisdom-of-compassion-newcastle-i-term-four/2025-08-05/ LOCATION:Rigpa Newcastle at Infuse Health\, 4/10 William Street\, Adamstown\, Newcastle\, New South Wales\, 2289\, Australia CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Newcastle,Newcastle - All welcome ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rigpa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/The-Wisdom-of-Compassion.png ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Newcastle":MAILTO:newcastle@rigpa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250805T184500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250805T193000 DTSTAMP:20260424T212154 CREATED:20240917T123632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T124847Z UID:10002946-1754419500-1754422200@rigpa.org.au SUMMARY:Tuesday Evening\, Drop in Meditation\, Rigpa Newcastle. DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Evening Drop-in Meditation\n6:45pm to 7:30pm.\nHeld at and Supported by Infuse Health.\n4/10 William Street\, Adamstown. NSW. 2289.\n  \nThe first and basic practice of meditation is to allow the mind to settle into a state of ‘calm abiding’\, where it will find peace and stability. Training in mindfulness and calm abiding (shamatha) meditation pacifies our scattered minds\, defuses our powerful emotions and overcomes distraction. \nThese sessions are perfect for busy people without any meditation experience\, right through to seasoned meditators. Step by step guidance will help you build confidence in your own meditation practice and inspire you to establish a daily practice. \nDetails\n\n\nled by experienced meditators/ Rigpa instructors\nno booking required\nmultiple short sessions of meditation\nsome gentle guidance\nplease join the session no later than about 5 minutes before the session starts\ncushions and seats provided\nFree for Infuse Health members and Rigpa students\nOptional donation for others\n\n\n  URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/tuesday-evening-drop-in-meditation-rigpa-newcastle-2-2/2025-08-05/ LOCATION:Rigpa Newcastle at Infuse Health\, 4/10 William Street\, Adamstown\, Newcastle\, New South Wales\, 2289\, Australia CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Newcastle,Newcastle - All welcome ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rigpa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/newcastle-drop-in-pic-180924.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250812T184500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250812T193000 DTSTAMP:20260424T212154 CREATED:20240917T123632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T124847Z UID:10002947-1755024300-1755027000@rigpa.org.au SUMMARY:Tuesday Evening\, Drop in Meditation\, Rigpa Newcastle. DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Evening Drop-in Meditation\n6:45pm to 7:30pm.\nHeld at and Supported by Infuse Health.\n4/10 William Street\, Adamstown. NSW. 2289.\n  \nThe first and basic practice of meditation is to allow the mind to settle into a state of ‘calm abiding’\, where it will find peace and stability. Training in mindfulness and calm abiding (shamatha) meditation pacifies our scattered minds\, defuses our powerful emotions and overcomes distraction. \nThese sessions are perfect for busy people without any meditation experience\, right through to seasoned meditators. Step by step guidance will help you build confidence in your own meditation practice and inspire you to establish a daily practice. \nDetails\n\n\nled by experienced meditators/ Rigpa instructors\nno booking required\nmultiple short sessions of meditation\nsome gentle guidance\nplease join the session no later than about 5 minutes before the session starts\ncushions and seats provided\nFree for Infuse Health members and Rigpa students\nOptional donation for others\n\n\n  URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/tuesday-evening-drop-in-meditation-rigpa-newcastle-2-2/2025-08-12/ LOCATION:Rigpa Newcastle at Infuse Health\, 4/10 William Street\, Adamstown\, Newcastle\, New South Wales\, 2289\, Australia CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Newcastle,Newcastle - All welcome ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rigpa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/newcastle-drop-in-pic-180924.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250819T184500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250819T193000 DTSTAMP:20260424T212154 CREATED:20240917T123632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T124847Z UID:10002948-1755629100-1755631800@rigpa.org.au SUMMARY:Tuesday Evening\, Drop in Meditation\, Rigpa Newcastle. DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Evening Drop-in Meditation\n6:45pm to 7:30pm.\nHeld at and Supported by Infuse Health.\n4/10 William Street\, Adamstown. NSW. 2289.\n  \nThe first and basic practice of meditation is to allow the mind to settle into a state of ‘calm abiding’\, where it will find peace and stability. Training in mindfulness and calm abiding (shamatha) meditation pacifies our scattered minds\, defuses our powerful emotions and overcomes distraction. \nThese sessions are perfect for busy people without any meditation experience\, right through to seasoned meditators. Step by step guidance will help you build confidence in your own meditation practice and inspire you to establish a daily practice. \nDetails\n\n\nled by experienced meditators/ Rigpa instructors\nno booking required\nmultiple short sessions of meditation\nsome gentle guidance\nplease join the session no later than about 5 minutes before the session starts\ncushions and seats provided\nFree for Infuse Health members and Rigpa students\nOptional donation for others\n\n\n  URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/tuesday-evening-drop-in-meditation-rigpa-newcastle-2-2/2025-08-19/ LOCATION:Rigpa Newcastle at Infuse Health\, 4/10 William Street\, Adamstown\, Newcastle\, New South Wales\, 2289\, Australia CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Newcastle,Newcastle - All welcome ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rigpa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/newcastle-drop-in-pic-180924.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250826T111500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250826T131500 DTSTAMP:20260424T212154 CREATED:20250711T121658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T122710Z UID:10006463-1756206900-1756214100@rigpa.org.au SUMMARY:The Wisdom of Compassion | Newcastle I Term Three DESCRIPTION:The Wisdom of Compassion\nTerm 3\, Tonglen and Bodhichitta\n8 Sessions\, 22nd July and 23rd September (with 2 week break 12 and 19 August)\n11:15am to 1:15pm.\nIn Person at Infuse Health\, 4/10 William Street\, Adamstown\, 2289.\n  \nThe Wisdom of Compassion presents 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. \nOur 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 a vast capacity to love\, we may not know how to do so unconditionally\, or how to express that love in practice. \nWhen our heart and mind are filled with love\, we find the greatest inner healing\, tranquillity and well-being. Modern research shows that with empathy and compassion we can be more fully ourselves\, connect more easily with others\, improve self worth and reduce self-criticism\, and lead healthier lives. \nParticipants in this course will learn how to: \n\ndevelop loving kindness for themselves\nextend that loving kindness to all beings\nmove along the path from compassion to fully enlightened courage\n\nTerm 3 \nThe Buddhist practice of ‘equalizing self and others’ (Tonglen) 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 reveals 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 heard-heartedness and all our suffering. \nIn the last 3 weeks of the term we will begin looking at the practical tools for putting compassion into action. Called the Six Paramitas\, they are the focus for Term 4. \nIf you have done a Rigpa course previously and are familiar with meditation and Loving Kindness practice you are invited to join our class for Term 3 (and 4) of our Wisdom of Compassion yearlong program. \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\, JetsĂŒn 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\nThis is the  third module of a year-long course made up of 8 to 10-week long modules. You are welcome to join within the first few weeks of this term.  If you wish to join after the commencement of each term and the registration is closed\, then please email us at newcastle@rigpa.org.au. It is possible to join and pay a pro rata amount. \nCost:  \nEight sessions: Full $160\, Concession $80. \nIf you are experiencing financial hardship please email us at newcastle@rigpa.org.au to request a further concession. \nFREE for Rigpa members/subscribers. Please email newcastle@rigpa.org.au to request the discount code. URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/the-wisdom-of-compassion-newcastle-i-term-three/2025-08-26/ LOCATION:Rigpa Newcastle at Infuse Health\, 4/10 William Street\, Adamstown\, Newcastle\, New South Wales\, 2289\, Australia CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Newcastle,Newcastle - All welcome ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rigpa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/The-Wisdom-of-Compassion.png ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Newcastle":MAILTO:newcastle@rigpa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250826T111500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250826T131500 DTSTAMP:20260424T212154 CREATED:20251008T100220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T100220Z UID:10006749-1756206900-1756214100@rigpa.org.au SUMMARY:The Wisdom of Compassion | Newcastle I Term Four DESCRIPTION:The Wisdom of Compassion\nTerm 4\, The Six Paramitas\, 6 Sessions between 14th October and 18th November\, 11:15am to 1:15pm.\nIn Person at Infuse Health\, 4/10 William Street\, Adamstown\, 2289.\n  \nThe Wisdom of Compassion presents 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. \nOur 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 a vast capacity to love\, we may not know how to do so unconditionally\, or how to express that love in practice. \nWhen our heart and mind are filled with love\, we find the greatest inner healing\, tranquillity and well-being. Modern research shows that with empathy and compassion we can be more fully ourselves\, connect more easily with others\, improve self worth and reduce self-criticism\, and lead healthier lives. \nTerm 4 \nIn this Fourth term of the Wisdom of Compassion class we will continue discovering the Six Paramitas. The Buddha described these ways of both practicing compassion and embedding it in our every action. They are called also the transcendent perfections – Generosity\, Discipline\, Patience\, Diligence\, Meditation and Wisdom. \nMuch 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 these six tools or paramitas 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. \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\, JetsĂŒn 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\nCost: Six sessions: Full $120\, Concession $60. \nEliligibility: This term is open to those who are familiar with the Buddhist compassion teachings. \nIf you are experiencing financial hardship please email us at newcastle@rigpa.org.au to request a further concession. \nFREE for Rigpa members/subscribers. Please email newcastle@rigpa.org.au to request the discount code. URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/the-wisdom-of-compassion-newcastle-i-term-four/2025-08-26/ LOCATION:Rigpa Newcastle at Infuse Health\, 4/10 William Street\, Adamstown\, Newcastle\, New South Wales\, 2289\, Australia CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Newcastle,Newcastle - All welcome ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rigpa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/The-Wisdom-of-Compassion.png ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Newcastle":MAILTO:newcastle@rigpa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250826T184500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250826T193000 DTSTAMP:20260424T212154 CREATED:20240917T123632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T124847Z UID:10002949-1756233900-1756236600@rigpa.org.au SUMMARY:Tuesday Evening\, Drop in Meditation\, Rigpa Newcastle. DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Evening Drop-in Meditation\n6:45pm to 7:30pm.\nHeld at and Supported by Infuse Health.\n4/10 William Street\, Adamstown. NSW. 2289.\n  \nThe first and basic practice of meditation is to allow the mind to settle into a state of ‘calm abiding’\, where it will find peace and stability. Training in mindfulness and calm abiding (shamatha) meditation pacifies our scattered minds\, defuses our powerful emotions and overcomes distraction. \nThese sessions are perfect for busy people without any meditation experience\, right through to seasoned meditators. Step by step guidance will help you build confidence in your own meditation practice and inspire you to establish a daily practice. \nDetails\n\n\nled by experienced meditators/ Rigpa instructors\nno booking required\nmultiple short sessions of meditation\nsome gentle guidance\nplease join the session no later than about 5 minutes before the session starts\ncushions and seats provided\nFree for Infuse Health members and Rigpa students\nOptional donation for others\n\n\n  URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/tuesday-evening-drop-in-meditation-rigpa-newcastle-2-2/2025-08-26/ LOCATION:Rigpa Newcastle at Infuse Health\, 4/10 William Street\, Adamstown\, Newcastle\, New South Wales\, 2289\, Australia CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Newcastle,Newcastle - All welcome ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rigpa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/newcastle-drop-in-pic-180924.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250827T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250924T203000 DTSTAMP:20260424T212154 CREATED:20250818T043818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T043818Z UID:10006549-1756319400-1758745800@rigpa.org.au SUMMARY:Inspiring a Revolution in Your Heart and Mind | The Spiritual Path - Sydney and Online DESCRIPTION:The Spiritual Path (Module 6 of the full-year course\, new students are welcome to join) \nThe first declaration that the Buddha made at the time of his enlightenment was: “Profound peace\, free of complexity\, natural simplicity\, uncompounded luminosity.” \nThis module 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. \n  URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/inspiring-a-revolution-in-your-heart-and-mind-the-spiritual-path-sydney-and-online/ LOCATION: CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Newcastle - All welcome,Online,Sydney - Everyone ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rigpa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Inspiring.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR