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SUMMARY:Meditation and Wisdom to Transform Everyday Life
DESCRIPTION:The Tibetan Buddhist tradition’s meditative insights and timeless wisdom offer many practical methods to help us thrive and be at ease as we face the everyday challenges of anxiety\, depression\, anger\, loneliness and physical pain. \nThese Saturday afternoon sessions offer an introduction to meditation and practical advice from some of the foremost Tibetan Buddhist teachers of our age. \nThis Buddhist wisdom can help us: \n\nmeet the challenges of daily life in these difficult times\,\nheal ourselves\,\nconnect with the heart of who we really are\, and\nunleash our capacity for peace\, compassion and wisdom.\n\nEach session includes: \n\nVideo teachings from Tibetan and Western Buddhist masters including Sogyal Rinpoche\, Ringu Tulku Rinpoche\, Dungse Jampal Norbu\, Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche\, Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel 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 and to connect with a community of practitioners.\n\n  \nSydney and Online   \n🗓️ Saturday afternoons\, first Saturday of the month\n⏰ 3:00-5:30pm AEST (6:00am CET\,1:00am US East)\n📍 Online via Zoom\, Rigpa Sydney 158 Australia St\, Newtown\n💰 $20\, concession $10\, free for Rigpa subscribers \n7 Feb\, 7 Mar\, 2 May\, 4 Jul\, 1 Aug\, 5 Sep\, 7 Nov\, 5 Dec\n(we’ll be holding other retreats in April and June) \nBook now \nAdelaide \n 🗓️ Saturday mornings\, first Saturday of the month\n ⏰ 9:30am-12:00noon Australian Central Time\n📍 Rigpa Adelaide\, 310 South Terrace\, Adelaide\n💰 $15\, concession $10\, free for Rigpa subscribers \nEmail adelaide@rigpa.org.au for details
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/meditation-and-wisdom-to-transform-everyday-life/
LOCATION:Rigpa Sydney\, 158 Australia St\, Newtown\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2042\, Australia
CATEGORIES:2026 - Starting Your Journey,Newcastle - All welcome
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SUMMARY:Inspiring a Revolution in Your Heart and Mind | Newcastle | Day Class
DESCRIPTION: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 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. \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\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.\n\nThis is module one of a year-long course that students can join at any stage. Each module focusses on a different topic. \nDetails \nThis first module will give participants a taste of the main themes of The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying\, including meditation\, finding inner peace and contentment and the true nature of our own mind. \n“In this book I endeavoured to share some of the wisdom of the tradition I grew up in. I sought to show the practical nature of its ancient teachings and how they can help us at every stage of living and dying. Many people\, over the years\, had urged me to write this book. They said it would help relieve some of the intense sufferings that so many of us go through in the modern world.” \n– Sogyal Rinpoche \nWhere: In person at Rigpa Newcastle\, 2/2 Smith Street\, Charlestown. \nWhen: Tuesday mornings\, 5 sessions\, 24 February to 24 March \nWho: All Welcome \nTime: 9:30am-11:30am AEDT \nCost: 5 session module: Full $100\, Concession $50 \nFREE for Rigpa members/subscribers who may email newcastle@rigpa.org.au to request the discount code. If you wish to join the class after the first session of a module then please contact us via email to register. \nIf you are experiencing financial hardship please email us at newcastle@rigpa.org.au to request a further concession.
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/inspiring-a-revolution-in-your-heart-and-mind-newcastle-day-class/2026-03-03/
LOCATION:nsw
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Newcastle - All welcome
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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-2-2/2026-03-03/
LOCATION:Rigpa Newcastle at Infuse Health\, 4/10 William Street\, Adamstown\, Newcastle\, New South Wales\, 2289\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Newcastle,Newcastle - All welcome
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SUMMARY:Inspiring a Revolution in Your Heart and Mind | Newcastle | Evening Class
DESCRIPTION: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 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. \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\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.\n\nThis is module one of a year-long course that students can join at any stage. Each module focusses on a different topic. \nDetails \nThis first module will give participants a taste of the main themes of The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying\, including meditation\, finding inner peace and contentment and the true nature of our own mind. \n“In this book I endeavoured to share some of the wisdom of the tradition I grew up in. I sought to show the practical nature of its ancient teachings and how they can help us at every stage of living and dying. Many people\, over the years\, had urged me to write this book. They said it would help relieve some of the intense sufferings that so many of us go through in the modern world.” \n– Sogyal Rinpoche \nWhere: In person at Rigpa Newcastle\, 2/2 Smith Street\, Charlestown. \nWhen: Thursday evenings\, 5 sessions\, 26 February to 26 March \nTime: 6:30pm-8:30pm AEDT \nWho: All welcome \nCost: 5 session module: Full $100\, Concession $50 \nFREE for Rigpa members/subscribers who may email newcastle@rigpa.org.au to request the discount code. If you wish to join the class after the first session of a module then please contact us via email to register. \nIf you are experiencing financial hardship please email us at newcastle@rigpa.org.au to request a further concession.
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/inspiring-a-revolution-in-your-heart-and-mind-newcastle-evening-class-2-2/2026-03-05/
LOCATION:nsw
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Newcastle,Newcastle - All welcome
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SUMMARY:A Path to Fearlessness | Meditation and Wisdom for Every Day
DESCRIPTION:The sense of fear is a useful tool for survival. Living in fear for fear’s sake\, however\, can be paralysing. \nThis session will present a short teaching by Dungse Jampal Norbu as he explores the root causes of our fear\, and how we can cultivate the antidote to them. From the Buddhist view\, fear arises from three negative emotions: attachment\, aversion\, and ignorance. By investigating the source of our fears and confronting them with fierce compassion\, Buddhism offers a path away from fear and anxiety towards courage. \n  \nA session in the Meditation and Wisdom to Transform Every Day Life series. \nSpend time with your best self on a journey from sadness and anger to peace and joy. The timeless wisdom and meditative insights of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition offer many practical methods to help us heal and thrive as we face the everyday challenges of anxiety\, depression\, anger\, physical pain\, loneliness\, and burnout. \nThis series of Saturday afternoon sessions offer an introduction to meditation and practical advice from some of the foremost Tibetan Buddhist teachers of our age. Applying these teachings can help us meet the challenges of these difficult times\, to heal ourselves\, and to bring us to the core of our own peace\, compassion and wisdom. \nLed by Western meditation instructors with many years of experience\, each session consists of: \n\nVideo teachings from Tibetan Buddhist masters including Sogyal Rinpoche\, Ringu Tulku Rinpoche\, Dungse Jampal Norbu and Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche.\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 and to connect with a community of practitioners\n\nDates and Topics for 2026 \n7 March           A Path to Fearlessness\n4 April              No session due to Easter retreat\n2 May              Calming the Mind and Overcoming Anxiety\n6 June             No session due to the Finding Inner Peace and Contentment retreat\n4 July               Where Can We Find Lasting Happiness?\n1 August          Everything is Workable\n5 September   Overcoming Depression\n3 October        Accentuate the Positive: How to Work with Negative Emotions\n7 November    Beating Burnout and Stress\n5 December    How to Remain Unshaken By Life’s Ups and Downs \n  \n📍 Online and Rigpa Sydney\, 158 Australia St\, Newtown.
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/a-path-to-fearlessness-meditation-and-wisdom-for-every-day/
LOCATION:Rigpa Sydney\, 158 Australia St\, Newtown\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2042\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Newcastle - All welcome,Online,Sydney - Everyone
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SUMMARY:Inspiring a Revolution in Your Heart and Mind | Newcastle | Day Class
DESCRIPTION: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 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. \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\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.\n\nThis is module one of a year-long course that students can join at any stage. Each module focusses on a different topic. \nDetails \nThis first module will give participants a taste of the main themes of The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying\, including meditation\, finding inner peace and contentment and the true nature of our own mind. \n“In this book I endeavoured to share some of the wisdom of the tradition I grew up in. I sought to show the practical nature of its ancient teachings and how they can help us at every stage of living and dying. Many people\, over the years\, had urged me to write this book. They said it would help relieve some of the intense sufferings that so many of us go through in the modern world.” \n– Sogyal Rinpoche \nWhere: In person at Rigpa Newcastle\, 2/2 Smith Street\, Charlestown. \nWhen: Tuesday mornings\, 5 sessions\, 24 February to 24 March \nWho: All Welcome \nTime: 9:30am-11:30am AEDT \nCost: 5 session module: Full $100\, Concession $50 \nFREE for Rigpa members/subscribers who may email newcastle@rigpa.org.au to request the discount code. If you wish to join the class after the first session of a module then please contact us via email to register. \nIf you are experiencing financial hardship please email us at newcastle@rigpa.org.au to request a further concession.
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/inspiring-a-revolution-in-your-heart-and-mind-newcastle-day-class/2026-03-10/
LOCATION:nsw
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Newcastle - All welcome
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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-2-2/2026-03-10/
LOCATION:Rigpa Newcastle at Infuse Health\, 4/10 William Street\, Adamstown\, Newcastle\, New South Wales\, 2289\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Newcastle,Newcastle - All welcome
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260312T203000
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SUMMARY:Inspiring a Revolution in Your Heart and Mind | Newcastle | Evening Class
DESCRIPTION: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 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. \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\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.\n\nThis is module one of a year-long course that students can join at any stage. Each module focusses on a different topic. \nDetails \nThis first module will give participants a taste of the main themes of The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying\, including meditation\, finding inner peace and contentment and the true nature of our own mind. \n“In this book I endeavoured to share some of the wisdom of the tradition I grew up in. I sought to show the practical nature of its ancient teachings and how they can help us at every stage of living and dying. Many people\, over the years\, had urged me to write this book. They said it would help relieve some of the intense sufferings that so many of us go through in the modern world.” \n– Sogyal Rinpoche \nWhere: In person at Rigpa Newcastle\, 2/2 Smith Street\, Charlestown. \nWhen: Thursday evenings\, 5 sessions\, 26 February to 26 March \nTime: 6:30pm-8:30pm AEDT \nWho: All welcome \nCost: 5 session module: Full $100\, Concession $50 \nFREE for Rigpa members/subscribers who may email newcastle@rigpa.org.au to request the discount code. If you wish to join the class after the first session of a module then please contact us via email to register. \nIf you are experiencing financial hardship please email us at newcastle@rigpa.org.au to request a further concession.
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/inspiring-a-revolution-in-your-heart-and-mind-newcastle-evening-class-2-2/2026-03-12/
LOCATION:nsw
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Newcastle,Newcastle - All welcome
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SUMMARY:Inspiring a Revolution in Your Heart and Mind | Newcastle | Day Class
DESCRIPTION: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 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. \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\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.\n\nThis is module one of a year-long course that students can join at any stage. Each module focusses on a different topic. \nDetails \nThis first module will give participants a taste of the main themes of The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying\, including meditation\, finding inner peace and contentment and the true nature of our own mind. \n“In this book I endeavoured to share some of the wisdom of the tradition I grew up in. I sought to show the practical nature of its ancient teachings and how they can help us at every stage of living and dying. Many people\, over the years\, had urged me to write this book. They said it would help relieve some of the intense sufferings that so many of us go through in the modern world.” \n– Sogyal Rinpoche \nWhere: In person at Rigpa Newcastle\, 2/2 Smith Street\, Charlestown. \nWhen: Tuesday mornings\, 5 sessions\, 24 February to 24 March \nWho: All Welcome \nTime: 10:00am-12:00pm AEDT \nCost: 5 session module: Full $100\, Concession $50 \nFREE for Rigpa members/subscribers who may email newcastle@rigpa.org.au to request the discount code. If you wish to join the class after the first session of a module then please contact us via email to register. \nIf you are experiencing financial hardship please email us at newcastle@rigpa.org.au to request a further concession.
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/inspiring-a-revolution-in-your-heart-and-mind-newcastle-day-class-2/2026-03-17/
LOCATION:nsw
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Newcastle - All welcome
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260317T184500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260317T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T064242
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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-2-2/2026-03-17/
LOCATION:Rigpa Newcastle at Infuse Health\, 4/10 William Street\, Adamstown\, Newcastle\, New South Wales\, 2289\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Newcastle,Newcastle - All welcome
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260319T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260319T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T064242
CREATED:20260121T005202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T012115Z
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SUMMARY:Inspiring a Revolution in Your Heart and Mind | Newcastle | Evening Class
DESCRIPTION: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 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. \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\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.\n\nThis is module one of a year-long course that students can join at any stage. Each module focusses on a different topic. \nDetails \nThis first module will give participants a taste of the main themes of The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying\, including meditation\, finding inner peace and contentment and the true nature of our own mind. \n“In this book I endeavoured to share some of the wisdom of the tradition I grew up in. I sought to show the practical nature of its ancient teachings and how they can help us at every stage of living and dying. Many people\, over the years\, had urged me to write this book. They said it would help relieve some of the intense sufferings that so many of us go through in the modern world.” \n– Sogyal Rinpoche \nWhere: In person at Rigpa Newcastle\, 2/2 Smith Street\, Charlestown. \nWhen: Thursday evenings\, 5 sessions\, 26 February to 26 March \nTime: 6:30pm-8:30pm AEDT \nWho: All welcome \nCost: 5 session module: Full $100\, Concession $50 \nFREE for Rigpa members/subscribers who may email newcastle@rigpa.org.au to request the discount code. If you wish to join the class after the first session of a module then please contact us via email to register. \nIf you are experiencing financial hardship please email us at newcastle@rigpa.org.au to request a further concession.
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/inspiring-a-revolution-in-your-heart-and-mind-newcastle-evening-class-2-2/2026-03-19/
LOCATION:nsw
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Newcastle,Newcastle - All welcome
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Newcastle":MAILTO:newcastle@rigpa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260324T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260324T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T064242
CREATED:20260310T063446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T063446Z
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SUMMARY:Inspiring a Revolution in Your Heart and Mind | Newcastle | Day Class
DESCRIPTION: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 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. \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\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.\n\nThis is module one of a year-long course that students can join at any stage. Each module focusses on a different topic. \nDetails \nThis first module will give participants a taste of the main themes of The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying\, including meditation\, finding inner peace and contentment and the true nature of our own mind. \n“In this book I endeavoured to share some of the wisdom of the tradition I grew up in. I sought to show the practical nature of its ancient teachings and how they can help us at every stage of living and dying. Many people\, over the years\, had urged me to write this book. They said it would help relieve some of the intense sufferings that so many of us go through in the modern world.” \n– Sogyal Rinpoche \nWhere: In person at Rigpa Newcastle\, 2/2 Smith Street\, Charlestown. \nWhen: Tuesday mornings\, 5 sessions\, 24 February to 24 March \nWho: All Welcome \nTime: 10:00am-12:00pm AEDT \nCost: 5 session module: Full $100\, Concession $50 \nFREE for Rigpa members/subscribers who may email newcastle@rigpa.org.au to request the discount code. If you wish to join the class after the first session of a module then please contact us via email to register. \nIf you are experiencing financial hardship please email us at newcastle@rigpa.org.au to request a further concession.
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/inspiring-a-revolution-in-your-heart-and-mind-newcastle-day-class-2/2026-03-24/
LOCATION:nsw
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Newcastle - All welcome
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Newcastle":MAILTO:newcastle@rigpa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260324T184500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260324T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T064242
CREATED:20240917T123632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T124847Z
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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-2-2/2026-03-24/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260326T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260326T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T064242
CREATED:20260121T005202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T012115Z
UID:10009144-1774549800-1774557000@rigpa.org.au
SUMMARY:Inspiring a Revolution in Your Heart and Mind | Newcastle | Evening Class
DESCRIPTION: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 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. \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\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.\n\nThis is module one of a year-long course that students can join at any stage. Each module focusses on a different topic. \nDetails \nThis first module will give participants a taste of the main themes of The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying\, including meditation\, finding inner peace and contentment and the true nature of our own mind. \n“In this book I endeavoured to share some of the wisdom of the tradition I grew up in. I sought to show the practical nature of its ancient teachings and how they can help us at every stage of living and dying. Many people\, over the years\, had urged me to write this book. They said it would help relieve some of the intense sufferings that so many of us go through in the modern world.” \n– Sogyal Rinpoche \nWhere: In person at Rigpa Newcastle\, 2/2 Smith Street\, Charlestown. \nWhen: Thursday evenings\, 5 sessions\, 26 February to 26 March \nTime: 6:30pm-8:30pm AEDT \nWho: All welcome \nCost: 5 session module: Full $100\, Concession $50 \nFREE for Rigpa members/subscribers who may email newcastle@rigpa.org.au to request the discount code. If you wish to join the class after the first session of a module then please contact us via email to register. \nIf you are experiencing financial hardship please email us at newcastle@rigpa.org.au to request a further concession.
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/inspiring-a-revolution-in-your-heart-and-mind-newcastle-evening-class-2-2/2026-03-26/
LOCATION:nsw
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Newcastle,Newcastle - All welcome
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Newcastle":MAILTO:newcastle@rigpa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260331T184500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260331T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T064242
CREATED:20240917T123632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T124847Z
UID:10002980-1774982700-1774985400@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-2-2/2026-03-31/
LOCATION:Rigpa Newcastle at Infuse Health\, 4/10 William Street\, Adamstown\, Newcastle\, New South Wales\, 2289\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Newcastle,Newcastle - All welcome
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