The Great Deception – Understanding death and impermanence This module takes us on a journey from an investigation of death and impermanence, through deep reflection on change and interdependence, to an appreciation of the immeasurable, indefinable potential of the true nature of our mind that is revealed beyond a mind that grasps at simple appearance. “So, […]
The All-Encompassing Path to Enlightenment (AEPE) is the main study programme in Rigpa, for students of all levels: new, more advanced or in-between. This year, the AEPE will explore the main principles of the preliminary practices, called Ngöndro in Tibetan. Our most experienced Rigpa teachers will guide us through the key principles of the Ngöndro, […]
Enlightened Courage: the Secret to Training and Transforming your Mind with Wisdom and Compassion. Online.
Sydney Sangha Day - 6 April 2025 Powerful reminders: Knowing what to do and what not to do - Kirsten Czeczor
Fear is a useful tool for staying alive; recognizing danger we avoid harm and survive. Fear for fear’s sake, however, can be debilitating. A connection with meditation practice, which shows us the true capacity of our mind and heart for insight, clarity and compassion can transform the way we perceive ourselves and our world around […]
What happens when you combine the peace, clarity and spaciousness of meditation practice with a profound and insightful exploration of Buddhist philosophy? Join Andy Karr and Lynn Friedman on this eight-day urban retreat, for a meditative journey combining Western inquiries into the nature of consciousness with classical Buddhist investigations into the nature of mind. Through […]
The Deathless and Unending Nature of Mind (Module 3 of the full-year course) In this module we explore the power of our mind as the universal ordering principle; it is the creator of suffering and the creator of happiness. We investigate two aspects of the mind: the appearance of the mind - our thoughts, emotions, all […]
Mind, matter and consciousness: a Buddhist exploration A weekend with Andy Karr and Lynn Friedman Combining contemporary Western philosophical inquiries with classical Buddhist investigations into the nature of mind, Andy and Lynn invite you to spend a weekend on a personal, experiential journey to look deeply at mind and the nature of reality. Accessible and […]
Refuge and Bodhichitta (Part 1) teachings by Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche
In a world full of turmoil, stress, anxiety and disconnect, we are all looking for simple, practical ways in which we can nurture our own inner goodness and find the peace and courage to live well. Geshe Chekawa’s summation of the Tibetan Buddhist guidelines for living a compassionate life, known as the Seven Points of […]
This session continues from our May sangha day with Part 2 of teachings on Refuge & Bodhichitta by Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche.
In this weekend of teachings, shared reflection, and meditation practice, Jan van der Breggen will guide participants through an exploration of key elements of Tibetan Buddhist tradition, with the aim to help anyone — whether new to Buddhism or with an already established practice path — establish a meaningful relationship with the vast and colourful […]
