BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Rigpa Australia - ECPv6.17.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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: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 BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20270403T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20271002T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261003T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261003T173000 DTSTAMP:20260818T105221Z CREATED:20260327T045502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T105221Z UID:10009408-1791039600-1791048600@rigpa.org.au SUMMARY:Accentuate the Positive : How to Work with Negative Emotions | Meditation and Wisdom for Every Day DESCRIPTION:Negative emotions such as anger cause us and others so much unnecessary suffering. In this session\, supported by teachings by Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche and Sharon Salzberg\, we’ll investigate how\, through meditation and reflection on some simple open questions\, we can ground ourselves in the face of negative emotions. \n  \nA session in the Meditation and Wisdom to Transform Every Day Life series. \n  \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 \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📍 Online and Rigpa Sydney\, 158 Australia St\, Newtown. URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/accentuate-the-positive-how-to-work-with-negative-emotions-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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rigpa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Accentuate-the-Positive.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261006T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261006T130000 DTSTAMP:20260726T092544Z CREATED:20260726T092543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T092544Z UID:10009826-1791289800-1791291600@rigpa.org.au SUMMARY:Tuesday Drop in Guided Meditation Sessions\, Rigpa Newcastle. DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Drop-in Guided Meditation Sessions.\n12:30pm to 1:00pm.\nHeld at Rigpa Newcastle\, 2/2 Smith Street\, Charlestown. NSW. 2290.\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\ncushions and seats provided\nFree but donation welcome. URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/tuesday-drop-in-meditation-rigpa-newcastle-2-2-2-2-2/2026-10-06/ LOCATION:Rigpa Newcastle\, 2/2 Smith Street\, Charlestown\, nsw\, 2290\, Australia CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Newcastle,Newcastle - All welcome ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rigpa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Drop-in-Meditation-Newcastle-square.png ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Newcastle":MAILTO:newcastle@rigpa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261006T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261006T173000 DTSTAMP:20260712T010944Z CREATED:20260712T010944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T010944Z UID:10010410-1791298800-1791307800@rigpa.org.au 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-7/2026-10-06/ LOCATION:Rigpa Sydney\, 158 Australia St\, Newtown\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2042\, Australia CATEGORIES:2026 - Starting Your Journey,Newcastle - All welcome ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rigpa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Meditation-and-Wisdom-to-Transform-Everyday-Life-Email-Header-no-text.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261007T131500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261007T134500 DTSTAMP:20260726T091924Z CREATED:20260726T091854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T091924Z UID:10010639-1791378900-1791380700@rigpa.org.au SUMMARY:Wednesday Drop in Guided Meditation Sessions\, Rigpa Newcastle DESCRIPTION:Wednesday Drop-in Guided Meditation Sessions.\n 1:15pm to 1:45pm.\nHeld at Rigpa Newcastle\, 2/2 Smith Street\, Charlestown. NSW. 2290.\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 meditator and friend of Rigpa from the Tergar community / Rigpa instructors\nno booking required\nmultiple short sessions of meditation\nsome gentle guidance\ncushions and seats provided\nFree but donation welcome. URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/wednesday-drop-in-guided-meditation-sessions-rigpa-newcastle/2026-10-07/ LOCATION:Rigpa Newcastle\, 2/2 Smith Street\, Charlestown\, nsw\, 2290\, Australia CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Newcastle - All welcome ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rigpa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Newcastle-Drop-In-Meditation-Wednesdays-web-square.png ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Newcastle":MAILTO:newcastle@rigpa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261013T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261013T130000 DTSTAMP:20260726T092544Z CREATED:20260726T092543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T092544Z UID:10009827-1791894600-1791896400@rigpa.org.au SUMMARY:Tuesday Drop in Guided Meditation Sessions\, Rigpa Newcastle. DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Drop-in Guided Meditation Sessions.\n12:30pm to 1:00pm.\nHeld at Rigpa Newcastle\, 2/2 Smith Street\, Charlestown. NSW. 2290.\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\ncushions and seats provided\nFree but donation welcome. URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/tuesday-drop-in-meditation-rigpa-newcastle-2-2-2-2-2/2026-10-13/ LOCATION:Rigpa Newcastle\, 2/2 Smith Street\, Charlestown\, nsw\, 2290\, Australia CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Newcastle,Newcastle - All welcome ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rigpa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Drop-in-Meditation-Newcastle-square.png ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Newcastle":MAILTO:newcastle@rigpa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261014T131500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261014T134500 DTSTAMP:20260726T091924Z CREATED:20260726T091854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T091924Z UID:10010640-1791983700-1791985500@rigpa.org.au SUMMARY:Wednesday Drop in Guided Meditation Sessions\, Rigpa Newcastle DESCRIPTION:Wednesday Drop-in Guided Meditation Sessions.\n 1:15pm to 1:45pm.\nHeld at Rigpa Newcastle\, 2/2 Smith Street\, Charlestown. NSW. 2290.\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 meditator and friend of Rigpa from the Tergar community / Rigpa instructors\nno booking required\nmultiple short sessions of meditation\nsome gentle guidance\ncushions and seats provided\nFree but donation welcome. URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/wednesday-drop-in-guided-meditation-sessions-rigpa-newcastle/2026-10-14/ LOCATION:Rigpa Newcastle\, 2/2 Smith Street\, Charlestown\, nsw\, 2290\, Australia CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Newcastle - All welcome ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rigpa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Newcastle-Drop-In-Meditation-Wednesdays-web-square.png ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Newcastle":MAILTO:newcastle@rigpa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261020T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261020T130000 DTSTAMP:20260726T092544Z CREATED:20260726T092543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T092544Z UID:10009828-1792499400-1792501200@rigpa.org.au SUMMARY:Tuesday Drop in Guided Meditation Sessions\, Rigpa Newcastle. DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Drop-in Guided Meditation Sessions.\n12:30pm to 1:00pm.\nHeld at Rigpa Newcastle\, 2/2 Smith Street\, Charlestown. NSW. 2290.\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\ncushions and seats provided\nFree but donation welcome. URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/tuesday-drop-in-meditation-rigpa-newcastle-2-2-2-2-2/2026-10-20/ LOCATION:Rigpa Newcastle\, 2/2 Smith Street\, Charlestown\, nsw\, 2290\, Australia CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Newcastle,Newcastle - All welcome ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rigpa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Drop-in-Meditation-Newcastle-square.png ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Newcastle":MAILTO:newcastle@rigpa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261021T131500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261021T134500 DTSTAMP:20260726T091924Z CREATED:20260726T091854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T091924Z UID:10010641-1792588500-1792590300@rigpa.org.au SUMMARY:Wednesday Drop in Guided Meditation Sessions\, Rigpa Newcastle DESCRIPTION:Wednesday Drop-in Guided Meditation Sessions.\n 1:15pm to 1:45pm.\nHeld at Rigpa Newcastle\, 2/2 Smith Street\, Charlestown. NSW. 2290.\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 meditator and friend of Rigpa from the Tergar community / Rigpa instructors\nno booking required\nmultiple short sessions of meditation\nsome gentle guidance\ncushions and seats provided\nFree but donation welcome. URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/wednesday-drop-in-guided-meditation-sessions-rigpa-newcastle/2026-10-21/ LOCATION:Rigpa Newcastle\, 2/2 Smith Street\, Charlestown\, nsw\, 2290\, Australia CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Newcastle - All welcome ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rigpa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Newcastle-Drop-In-Meditation-Wednesdays-web-square.png ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Newcastle":MAILTO:newcastle@rigpa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261027T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261027T130000 DTSTAMP:20260726T092544Z CREATED:20260726T092543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T092544Z UID:10009829-1793104200-1793106000@rigpa.org.au SUMMARY:Tuesday Drop in Guided Meditation Sessions\, Rigpa Newcastle. DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Drop-in Guided Meditation Sessions.\n12:30pm to 1:00pm.\nHeld at Rigpa Newcastle\, 2/2 Smith Street\, Charlestown. NSW. 2290.\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\ncushions and seats provided\nFree but donation welcome. URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/tuesday-drop-in-meditation-rigpa-newcastle-2-2-2-2-2/2026-10-27/ LOCATION:Rigpa Newcastle\, 2/2 Smith Street\, Charlestown\, nsw\, 2290\, Australia CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Newcastle,Newcastle - All welcome ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rigpa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Drop-in-Meditation-Newcastle-square.png ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Newcastle":MAILTO:newcastle@rigpa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261028T131500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261028T134500 DTSTAMP:20260726T091924Z CREATED:20260726T091854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T091924Z UID:10010642-1793193300-1793195100@rigpa.org.au SUMMARY:Wednesday Drop in Guided Meditation Sessions\, Rigpa Newcastle DESCRIPTION:Wednesday Drop-in Guided Meditation Sessions.\n 1:15pm to 1:45pm.\nHeld at Rigpa Newcastle\, 2/2 Smith Street\, Charlestown. NSW. 2290.\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 meditator and friend of Rigpa from the Tergar community / Rigpa instructors\nno booking required\nmultiple short sessions of meditation\nsome gentle guidance\ncushions and seats provided\nFree but donation welcome. URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/wednesday-drop-in-guided-meditation-sessions-rigpa-newcastle/2026-10-28/ LOCATION:Rigpa Newcastle\, 2/2 Smith Street\, Charlestown\, nsw\, 2290\, Australia CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Newcastle - All welcome ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rigpa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Newcastle-Drop-In-Meditation-Wednesdays-web-square.png ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Newcastle":MAILTO:newcastle@rigpa.org.au END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR