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SUMMARY:Sydney Sangha Day - March 2025 - Causal & Resultant Refuge
DESCRIPTION:  \nCausal and resultant refuge \nPresenting a teaching by Ruth Seehausen. \nNOTE – this event will be ONLINE ONLY \nAbout Ruth  \nRuth Seehausen was attracted to Tibetan Buddhism from a young age\, and became a Rigpa student in 1986. \nRuth completed the 2006–2009 Three Year Retreat in Lerab Ling\, Rigpa’s retreat centre in southern France\, as well as a number of shorter retreats over the years. She currently divides her time between Germany and France\, and devotes herself to Dharma study\, practice and regular retreats\, in addition to holding meditation seminars for the general public and guiding Rigpa students on Vajrayana preliminary practices. \nRuth has a deep interest in the workings of mind\, exploring how Buddhist study and practice can help modern audiences cope with life’s challenges\, and equip them with the tools to overcome them. She has also been passionate about fine arts and photography since childhood. \n 
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/sydney-sangha-day-march-2025/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Newcastle - All welcome,Online,Sydney - Everyone
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SUMMARY:Inspiring a Revolution in Your Heart and Mind | Sydney & Online
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. \n  \nSydney and Online   \n Wednesday evenings\, all year\, starting 5 February\n 6:30-8:30pm AEDT (8:30am CET\, 2:30am Thurs US East) \nOnline via Zoom\, Rigpa Sydney 158 Australia St\, Newtown
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/inspiring-a-revolution-in-your-heart-and-mind-sydney-online/2025-03-05/
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:The All Encompassing Path to Enlightenment
DESCRIPTION: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\, helping us to explore these principles in a fresh\, up-to-date\, real life way\, while preserving their authenticity. \nThese practices are a complete path in themselves and also the foundation for Vajrayana and Dzogchen practice\, encompassing all the elements needed to prepare us to fully receive the Great Perfection teachings of Dzogchen\, the highest and most direct stream of wisdom within the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. So no matter where we are on our path\, the AEPE will support us in taking it to completion.  \nThursday evenings\, all year\n 6:00-7:30pm AEDT (8:00am CET\, 2:00am Mon US East) \nOnline via Zoom
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/the-all-encompassing-path-to-enlightenment/2025-03-06/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Established Students,Newcastle - Established Students,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250307T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250307T113000
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SUMMARY:Enlightened Courage: the Secret to Training and Transforming your Mind with Wisdom and Compassion.
DESCRIPTION:Enlightened Courage: the secret to training and transforming your mind with wisdom and compassion. \nTerm 1\, 10 Sessions\, 7 February – 11 April \nOnline – Fridays\, 9.30am – 11.30am \n/MAHAYANA/ \nFeaturing teachings from Sogyal Rinpoche\, Jetsun Khandro Rinpoche and Patrick Gaffney\, this weekly course presents the Mahayana Seven Points of Mind Training. These points lay out a path of formal meditation practice\, along with guidelines for extending that practice into everyday life. \nThese teachings are precious and unique in presenting the entire depth and breadth of the Buddha’s Mahayana teachings succinctly and practically. Mahayana mind training offers an approach to life that is straightforward\, grounded in sanity\, kindness\, and compassion. Yet it also offers a vision that completely transcends our ordinary way of viewing ourselves and others\, with an all-encompassing vision of enlightenment. \nAt the heart of this vision of enlightenment is the view that our innate\, fundamental identity is vast\, luminous and utterly awake. The Mahayana teachings refer to this as our enlightened heart\, or bodhicitta. Enlightenment is nothing other than who we really are. But for most of us\, our true nature is like a hidden treasure\, concealed behind layers of mental activity and preoccupation. Mahayana mind training helps us give expression to our enlightened heart in everything we think\, say and do. \nFounded on a practice lineage that has been actively practised for hundreds of years\, these teachings are completely relevant to the challenges posed by our modern\, globalised life. \n🗓️ 10 weekly classes: Friday Mornings\, 7 February – 11 April \n⏰ 9.30am – 11.30am Australian Eastern Daylight Savings Time (11:30pm CET\, 5.30pm Thurs US East\, 2.30pm Thurs US Pacific) \n📍Online via Zoom \n💰full $200\, concession $100 \nFree for Rigpa subscribers/ members (  please email newcastle@rigpa.org.au to request the subscriber discount code ). \nThis is the first term of a year-long course. If you wish to join after the first two weeks of a term then please register and pay a pro rata amount by sending  an email enquiry to newcastle@rigpa.org.au. If you are a newer student and would like to study this text please email Rigpa Newcastle at newcastle@rigpa.org.au. 
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/enlightened-courage-the-secret-to-training-and-transforming-your-mind-with-wisdom-and-compassion/2025-03-07/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Established Students,Newcastle,Newcastle - Established Students,Online
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SUMMARY:The All Encompassing Path to Enlightenment
DESCRIPTION: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\, helping us to explore these principles in a fresh\, up-to-date\, real life way\, while preserving their authenticity. \nThese practices are a complete path in themselves and also the foundation for Vajrayana and Dzogchen practice\, encompassing all the elements needed to prepare us to fully receive the Great Perfection teachings of Dzogchen\, the highest and most direct stream of wisdom within the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. So no matter where we are on our path\, the AEPE will support us in taking it to completion.  \nThursday evenings\, all year\n 6:00-7:30pm AEDT (8:00am CET\, 2:00am Mon US East) \nOnline via Zoom
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/the-all-encompassing-path-to-enlightenment/2025-03-13/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Established Students,Newcastle - Established Students,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250314T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250314T113000
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CREATED:20241104T041535Z
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SUMMARY:Enlightened Courage: the Secret to Training and Transforming your Mind with Wisdom and Compassion.
DESCRIPTION:Enlightened Courage: the secret to training and transforming your mind with wisdom and compassion. \nTerm 1\, 10 Sessions\, 7 February – 11 April \nOnline – Fridays\, 9.30am – 11.30am \n/MAHAYANA/ \nFeaturing teachings from Sogyal Rinpoche\, Jetsun Khandro Rinpoche and Patrick Gaffney\, this weekly course presents the Mahayana Seven Points of Mind Training. These points lay out a path of formal meditation practice\, along with guidelines for extending that practice into everyday life. \nThese teachings are precious and unique in presenting the entire depth and breadth of the Buddha’s Mahayana teachings succinctly and practically. Mahayana mind training offers an approach to life that is straightforward\, grounded in sanity\, kindness\, and compassion. Yet it also offers a vision that completely transcends our ordinary way of viewing ourselves and others\, with an all-encompassing vision of enlightenment. \nAt the heart of this vision of enlightenment is the view that our innate\, fundamental identity is vast\, luminous and utterly awake. The Mahayana teachings refer to this as our enlightened heart\, or bodhicitta. Enlightenment is nothing other than who we really are. But for most of us\, our true nature is like a hidden treasure\, concealed behind layers of mental activity and preoccupation. Mahayana mind training helps us give expression to our enlightened heart in everything we think\, say and do. \nFounded on a practice lineage that has been actively practised for hundreds of years\, these teachings are completely relevant to the challenges posed by our modern\, globalised life. \n🗓️ 10 weekly classes: Friday Mornings\, 7 February – 11 April \n⏰ 9.30am – 11.30am Australian Eastern Daylight Savings Time (11:30pm CET\, 5.30pm Thurs US East\, 2.30pm Thurs US Pacific) \n📍Online via Zoom \n💰full $200\, concession $100 \nFree for Rigpa subscribers/ members (  please email newcastle@rigpa.org.au to request the subscriber discount code ). \nThis is the first term of a year-long course. If you wish to join after the first two weeks of a term then please register and pay a pro rata amount by sending  an email enquiry to newcastle@rigpa.org.au. If you are a newer student and would like to study this text please email Rigpa Newcastle at newcastle@rigpa.org.au. 
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/enlightened-courage-the-secret-to-training-and-transforming-your-mind-with-wisdom-and-compassion/2025-03-14/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Established Students,Newcastle,Newcastle - Established Students,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250315T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250315T123000
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SUMMARY:Cultivating Compassion
DESCRIPTION: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. \nGeshe Chekawa’s summation of the Tibetan Buddhist guidelines for living a compassionate life\, known as the Seven Points of Mind Training\, have guided practitioners for more than a thousand years. His pithy slogans open the way for each of us to nurture our own compassionate nature and put compassion into action in everyday life. These slogans offer a vital practical antidote to despair and despondency. \nCultivating Compassion presents teachings on the Seven Points given by Jetsün Khandro Rinpoche accompanied by reflections from Traleg Rinpoche and Ringu Tulku Rinpoche. \nJetsün Khandro Rinpoche is one of the outstanding meditation teachers of our time. She is known for her penetrating wisdom and humour\, conveying the Buddhist teachings in a concise and lively manner\, enriched with personal anecdotes\, which are of particular relevance to the everyday life of the modern\, fast-paced world. \nFrom the early 1980s onwards\, Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche was a pioneer in bringing Tibetan Buddhism to Australia and was a strong advocate of non-sectarianism. He taught extensively on many aspects of Buddhist psychology and philosophy\, comparative religion\, and Buddhist and Western thought. \nRingu Tulku Rinpoche has trained in all schools of Tibetan Buddhism under many great masters including His Holiness the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa and His Holiness Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche. He is renowned for his ability to transmit complicated teachings with a remarkable warmth and simplicity. \nThis program is open to all\, but does assume some familiarity with meditation and the Buddhist understanding of interdependence. \n  \nSaturday mornings\, third Saturday of the month\n 10.30am – 12.30pm in Eastern Australia\nOnline via Zoom\n \n15 Feb\, 15 Mar\, 17 May\, 21 Jun\, 19 Jul\n(We’ll take a break in April)
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/cultivating-compassion-2/2025-03-15/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Online,Sydney - Established
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250320T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250320T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T083902
CREATED:20241118T042813Z
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SUMMARY:The All Encompassing Path to Enlightenment
DESCRIPTION: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\, helping us to explore these principles in a fresh\, up-to-date\, real life way\, while preserving their authenticity. \nThese practices are a complete path in themselves and also the foundation for Vajrayana and Dzogchen practice\, encompassing all the elements needed to prepare us to fully receive the Great Perfection teachings of Dzogchen\, the highest and most direct stream of wisdom within the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. So no matter where we are on our path\, the AEPE will support us in taking it to completion.  \nThursday evenings\, all year\n 6:00-7:30pm AEDT (8:00am CET\, 2:00am Mon US East) \nOnline via Zoom
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/the-all-encompassing-path-to-enlightenment/2025-03-20/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Established Students,Newcastle - Established Students,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250321T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250321T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T083902
CREATED:20241104T041535Z
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SUMMARY:Enlightened Courage: the Secret to Training and Transforming your Mind with Wisdom and Compassion.
DESCRIPTION:Enlightened Courage: the secret to training and transforming your mind with wisdom and compassion. \nTerm 1\, 10 Sessions\, 7 February – 11 April \nOnline – Fridays\, 9.30am – 11.30am \n/MAHAYANA/ \nFeaturing teachings from Sogyal Rinpoche\, Jetsun Khandro Rinpoche and Patrick Gaffney\, this weekly course presents the Mahayana Seven Points of Mind Training. These points lay out a path of formal meditation practice\, along with guidelines for extending that practice into everyday life. \nThese teachings are precious and unique in presenting the entire depth and breadth of the Buddha’s Mahayana teachings succinctly and practically. Mahayana mind training offers an approach to life that is straightforward\, grounded in sanity\, kindness\, and compassion. Yet it also offers a vision that completely transcends our ordinary way of viewing ourselves and others\, with an all-encompassing vision of enlightenment. \nAt the heart of this vision of enlightenment is the view that our innate\, fundamental identity is vast\, luminous and utterly awake. The Mahayana teachings refer to this as our enlightened heart\, or bodhicitta. Enlightenment is nothing other than who we really are. But for most of us\, our true nature is like a hidden treasure\, concealed behind layers of mental activity and preoccupation. Mahayana mind training helps us give expression to our enlightened heart in everything we think\, say and do. \nFounded on a practice lineage that has been actively practised for hundreds of years\, these teachings are completely relevant to the challenges posed by our modern\, globalised life. \n🗓️ 10 weekly classes: Friday Mornings\, 7 February – 11 April \n⏰ 9.30am – 11.30am Australian Eastern Daylight Savings Time (11:30pm CET\, 5.30pm Thurs US East\, 2.30pm Thurs US Pacific) \n📍Online via Zoom \n💰full $200\, concession $100 \nFree for Rigpa subscribers/ members (  please email newcastle@rigpa.org.au to request the subscriber discount code ). \nThis is the first term of a year-long course. If you wish to join after the first two weeks of a term then please register and pay a pro rata amount by sending  an email enquiry to newcastle@rigpa.org.au. If you are a newer student and would like to study this text please email Rigpa Newcastle at newcastle@rigpa.org.au. 
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/enlightened-courage-the-secret-to-training-and-transforming-your-mind-with-wisdom-and-compassion/2025-03-21/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Established Students,Newcastle,Newcastle - Established Students,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250327T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250327T193000
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CREATED:20241118T042813Z
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SUMMARY:The All Encompassing Path to Enlightenment
DESCRIPTION: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\, helping us to explore these principles in a fresh\, up-to-date\, real life way\, while preserving their authenticity. \nThese practices are a complete path in themselves and also the foundation for Vajrayana and Dzogchen practice\, encompassing all the elements needed to prepare us to fully receive the Great Perfection teachings of Dzogchen\, the highest and most direct stream of wisdom within the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. So no matter where we are on our path\, the AEPE will support us in taking it to completion.  \nThursday evenings\, all year\n 6:00-7:30pm AEDT (8:00am CET\, 2:00am Mon US East) \nOnline via Zoom
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/the-all-encompassing-path-to-enlightenment/2025-03-27/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Established Students,Newcastle - Established Students,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250328T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250328T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T083902
CREATED:20241104T041535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T030857Z
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SUMMARY:Enlightened Courage: the Secret to Training and Transforming your Mind with Wisdom and Compassion.
DESCRIPTION:Enlightened Courage: the secret to training and transforming your mind with wisdom and compassion. \nTerm 1\, 10 Sessions\, 7 February – 11 April \nOnline – Fridays\, 9.30am – 11.30am \n/MAHAYANA/ \nFeaturing teachings from Sogyal Rinpoche\, Jetsun Khandro Rinpoche and Patrick Gaffney\, this weekly course presents the Mahayana Seven Points of Mind Training. These points lay out a path of formal meditation practice\, along with guidelines for extending that practice into everyday life. \nThese teachings are precious and unique in presenting the entire depth and breadth of the Buddha’s Mahayana teachings succinctly and practically. Mahayana mind training offers an approach to life that is straightforward\, grounded in sanity\, kindness\, and compassion. Yet it also offers a vision that completely transcends our ordinary way of viewing ourselves and others\, with an all-encompassing vision of enlightenment. \nAt the heart of this vision of enlightenment is the view that our innate\, fundamental identity is vast\, luminous and utterly awake. The Mahayana teachings refer to this as our enlightened heart\, or bodhicitta. Enlightenment is nothing other than who we really are. But for most of us\, our true nature is like a hidden treasure\, concealed behind layers of mental activity and preoccupation. Mahayana mind training helps us give expression to our enlightened heart in everything we think\, say and do. \nFounded on a practice lineage that has been actively practised for hundreds of years\, these teachings are completely relevant to the challenges posed by our modern\, globalised life. \n🗓️ 10 weekly classes: Friday Mornings\, 7 February – 11 April \n⏰ 9.30am – 11.30am Australian Eastern Daylight Savings Time (11:30pm CET\, 5.30pm Thurs US East\, 2.30pm Thurs US Pacific) \n📍Online via Zoom \n💰full $200\, concession $100 \nFree for Rigpa subscribers/ members (  please email newcastle@rigpa.org.au to request the subscriber discount code ). \nThis is the first term of a year-long course. If you wish to join after the first two weeks of a term then please register and pay a pro rata amount by sending  an email enquiry to newcastle@rigpa.org.au. If you are a newer student and would like to study this text please email Rigpa Newcastle at newcastle@rigpa.org.au. 
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/enlightened-courage-the-secret-to-training-and-transforming-your-mind-with-wisdom-and-compassion/2025-03-28/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Established Students,Newcastle,Newcastle - Established Students,Online
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