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SUMMARY:The Four Seals: the hallmark of the Buddha’s teaching
DESCRIPTION:All that is conditioned is impermanent\,\nAll that is tainted is suffering\,\nAll phenomena are empty and devoid of self\,\nNirvana is peace. \nIt is often said that the mark of a real Buddhist is that they accept these four seals. These four statements encapsulate the uniqueness of the Buddha’s teachings and set those teachings apart from all other religions and philosophies. \nOur study of  The Four Seals  will continue for 15 weeks. It is suitable for students who have completed all or most of the earlier modules of the This Life course this year\, or\, who are familiar with The 4 Noble Truths and The 3 Yanas and have a regular meditation practice.\nRigpa’s policy is that financial difficulties should not be an obstacle to attending our courses. If this is an issue for you and attending this course\, please contact us at sydney@rigpa.org.au
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/the-four-seals-the-hallmark-of-the-buddhas-teaching/2026-09-01/
LOCATION:Rigpa Sydney\, 158 Australia St\, Newtown\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2042\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Online,Sydney - Established,Sydney - Everyone
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SUMMARY:Inspiring a Revolution in Your Heart and Mind: The Spiritual Path
DESCRIPTION:The Spiritual Path \nThe first declaration that the Buddha made following his enlightenment was: “Profound peace\, free of complexity\, natural simplicity\, uncompounded luminosity.” This module examines what enlightenment is and explores the practical training of the Tibetan Buddhist Dzogchen Path in terms of View\, Meditation\, and Action. \nTo see directly the true ground of our being\, is the View;\nstabilizing that View and making it an unbroken experience is Meditation; and\nintegrating the View into our everything we do\, is what is meant by Action. \n📍 Online and Sydney\, 158 Australia St\, Newtown.\n🗓️ Wednesday evenings\, starting 2 September\n⏰ 6.30pm – 8.30pm (Australian Eastern Time) \n  \nA module of Inspiring a Revolution in Your Heart and Mind \nThis course takes you on an experiential journey through The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying\, giving you a taste of its major themes and their practical implications. Suitable for people of any religion or of none\, the 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 the Tibetan Buddhist teachings. 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. \nYou 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 each student the opportunity to explore the teachings and practices in an open supportive environment and to connect with a community of practitioners.\n\nA year-long course that you can join at any time \n 
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/inspiring-a-revolution-in-your-heart-and-mind-the-spiritual-path/2026-09-02/
LOCATION:Rigpa Sydney\, 158 Australia St\, Newtown\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2042\, Australia
CATEGORIES:2026 - Starting Your Journey,Established Students,Featured Homepage,Featured Sydney,For Everyone,Online,Sydney - Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260905T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260905T100000
DTSTAMP:20260307T234316Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Meditation on Saturdays in Sydney 9 - 10am
DESCRIPTION:Join us in person at our National Center in Newtown on Saturday mornings for a guided meditation session 9-10 am. \nSessions are led by experienced meditation instructors for 1 hour\, divided into several shorter sessions with stretch breaks. \nAll welcome at 158 Australia St\, Newtown and there is no need to book. \nAttendance is by donation.
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/drop-in-meditation-on-saturdays-in-sydney-9-10am-from-1st-february-2025/2026-09-05/
LOCATION:Rigpa Sydney\, 158 Australia St\, Newtown\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2042\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Sydney - Everyone
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Sydney":MAILTO:sydney@rigpa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260905T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260905T173000
DTSTAMP:20260711T014504Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260711T014504Z
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SUMMARY:Overcoming Depression | Meditation and Wisdom for Every Day
DESCRIPTION:The Buddhist path offers many tools for turning our mind away from depression and inspiring ourselves to take on a more positive\, uplifting frame of mind. In this session we’ll work with some simple practical techniques taught by Sogyal Rinpoche that can lift your mood quickly and reliably. \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 \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📍 Online and Rigpa Sydney\, 158 Australia St\, Newtown.
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/overcoming-depression-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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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260908T203000
DTSTAMP:20260629T040700Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T040700Z
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SUMMARY:The Four Seals: the hallmark of the Buddha’s teaching
DESCRIPTION:All that is conditioned is impermanent\,\nAll that is tainted is suffering\,\nAll phenomena are empty and devoid of self\,\nNirvana is peace. \nIt is often said that the mark of a real Buddhist is that they accept these four seals. These four statements encapsulate the uniqueness of the Buddha’s teachings and set those teachings apart from all other religions and philosophies. \nOur study of  The Four Seals  will continue for 15 weeks. It is suitable for students who have completed all or most of the earlier modules of the This Life course this year\, or\, who are familiar with The 4 Noble Truths and The 3 Yanas and have a regular meditation practice.\nRigpa’s policy is that financial difficulties should not be an obstacle to attending our courses. If this is an issue for you and attending this course\, please contact us at sydney@rigpa.org.au
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/the-four-seals-the-hallmark-of-the-buddhas-teaching/2026-09-08/
LOCATION:Rigpa Sydney\, 158 Australia St\, Newtown\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2042\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Online,Sydney - Established,Sydney - Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260909T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260909T203000
DTSTAMP:20260807T070359Z
CREATED:20260807T065629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T070359Z
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SUMMARY:Inspiring a Revolution in Your Heart and Mind: The Spiritual Path
DESCRIPTION:The Spiritual Path \nThe first declaration that the Buddha made following his enlightenment was: “Profound peace\, free of complexity\, natural simplicity\, uncompounded luminosity.” This module examines what enlightenment is and explores the practical training of the Tibetan Buddhist Dzogchen Path in terms of View\, Meditation\, and Action. \nTo see directly the true ground of our being\, is the View;\nstabilizing that View and making it an unbroken experience is Meditation; and\nintegrating the View into our everything we do\, is what is meant by Action. \n📍 Online and Sydney\, 158 Australia St\, Newtown.\n🗓️ Wednesday evenings\, starting 2 September\n⏰ 6.30pm – 8.30pm (Australian Eastern Time) \n  \nA module of Inspiring a Revolution in Your Heart and Mind \nThis course takes you on an experiential journey through The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying\, giving you a taste of its major themes and their practical implications. Suitable for people of any religion or of none\, the 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 the Tibetan Buddhist teachings. 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. \nYou 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 each student the opportunity to explore the teachings and practices in an open supportive environment and to connect with a community of practitioners.\n\nA year-long course that you can join at any time \n 
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/inspiring-a-revolution-in-your-heart-and-mind-the-spiritual-path/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:Rigpa Sydney\, 158 Australia St\, Newtown\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2042\, Australia
CATEGORIES:2026 - Starting Your Journey,Established Students,Featured Homepage,Featured Sydney,For Everyone,Online,Sydney - Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260912T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260912T100000
DTSTAMP:20260307T234316Z
CREATED:20250110T012418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T234316Z
UID:10009338-1789203600-1789207200@rigpa.org.au
SUMMARY:Guided Meditation on Saturdays in Sydney 9 - 10am
DESCRIPTION:Join us in person at our National Center in Newtown on Saturday mornings for a guided meditation session 9-10 am. \nSessions are led by experienced meditation instructors for 1 hour\, divided into several shorter sessions with stretch breaks. \nAll welcome at 158 Australia St\, Newtown and there is no need to book. \nAttendance is by donation.
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/drop-in-meditation-on-saturdays-in-sydney-9-10am-from-1st-february-2025/2026-09-12/
LOCATION:Rigpa Sydney\, 158 Australia St\, Newtown\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2042\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Sydney - Everyone
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Sydney":MAILTO:sydney@rigpa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260915T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260915T123000
DTSTAMP:20260316T230215Z
CREATED:20260316T230012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T230215Z
UID:10009359-1789468200-1789475400@rigpa.org.au
SUMMARY:Book Group
DESCRIPTION:We meet on the third Tuesday of each month\, 10:30am – 12:30pm. \nWe read and discuss an eclectic range of Buddhist books and books of wider interest. \nWe warmly invite you to join our friendly\, lively discussions on the themes and challenges of our chosen book\, followed by a short video and morning tea. \nThis group is free\, but a donation towards the upkeep our temple would be appreciated. \n  \nDates for 2026: \nTuesday 21 April \nTuesday 19 May \nTuesday 16 June \nTuesday 21 July \nTuesday 18 August \nTuesday 22 September \nTuesday 20 October \nTuesday 17 November \nTuesday 15 December
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/book-group/2026-09-15/
LOCATION:Rigpa Sydney\, 158 Australia St\, Newtown\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2042\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Sydney - Established,Sydney - Everyone
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Sydney":MAILTO:sydney@rigpa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260915T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260915T203000
DTSTAMP:20260629T040700Z
CREATED:20260629T040659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T040700Z
UID:10010382-1789497000-1789504200@rigpa.org.au
SUMMARY:The Four Seals: the hallmark of the Buddha’s teaching
DESCRIPTION:All that is conditioned is impermanent\,\nAll that is tainted is suffering\,\nAll phenomena are empty and devoid of self\,\nNirvana is peace. \nIt is often said that the mark of a real Buddhist is that they accept these four seals. These four statements encapsulate the uniqueness of the Buddha’s teachings and set those teachings apart from all other religions and philosophies. \nOur study of  The Four Seals  will continue for 15 weeks. It is suitable for students who have completed all or most of the earlier modules of the This Life course this year\, or\, who are familiar with The 4 Noble Truths and The 3 Yanas and have a regular meditation practice.\nRigpa’s policy is that financial difficulties should not be an obstacle to attending our courses. If this is an issue for you and attending this course\, please contact us at sydney@rigpa.org.au
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/the-four-seals-the-hallmark-of-the-buddhas-teaching/2026-09-15/
LOCATION:Rigpa Sydney\, 158 Australia St\, Newtown\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2042\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Online,Sydney - Established,Sydney - Everyone
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rigpa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/This-Life-Sydney-Four-Seals.png
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260916T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260916T203000
DTSTAMP:20260807T070359Z
CREATED:20260807T065629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T070359Z
UID:10010916-1789583400-1789590600@rigpa.org.au
SUMMARY:Inspiring a Revolution in Your Heart and Mind: The Spiritual Path
DESCRIPTION:The Spiritual Path \nThe first declaration that the Buddha made following his enlightenment was: “Profound peace\, free of complexity\, natural simplicity\, uncompounded luminosity.” This module examines what enlightenment is and explores the practical training of the Tibetan Buddhist Dzogchen Path in terms of View\, Meditation\, and Action. \nTo see directly the true ground of our being\, is the View;\nstabilizing that View and making it an unbroken experience is Meditation; and\nintegrating the View into our everything we do\, is what is meant by Action. \n📍 Online and Sydney\, 158 Australia St\, Newtown.\n🗓️ Wednesday evenings\, starting 2 September\n⏰ 6.30pm – 8.30pm (Australian Eastern Time) \n  \nA module of Inspiring a Revolution in Your Heart and Mind \nThis course takes you on an experiential journey through The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying\, giving you a taste of its major themes and their practical implications. Suitable for people of any religion or of none\, the 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 the Tibetan Buddhist teachings. 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. \nYou 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 each student the opportunity to explore the teachings and practices in an open supportive environment and to connect with a community of practitioners.\n\nA year-long course that you can join at any time \n 
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/inspiring-a-revolution-in-your-heart-and-mind-the-spiritual-path/2026-09-16/
LOCATION:Rigpa Sydney\, 158 Australia St\, Newtown\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2042\, Australia
CATEGORIES:2026 - Starting Your Journey,Established Students,Featured Homepage,Featured Sydney,For Everyone,Online,Sydney - Everyone
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rigpa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Inspiring-Sydney-and-Online-The-Spiritual-Path.png
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260919T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260919T100000
DTSTAMP:20260307T234316Z
CREATED:20250110T012418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T234316Z
UID:10009339-1789808400-1789812000@rigpa.org.au
SUMMARY:Guided Meditation on Saturdays in Sydney 9 - 10am
DESCRIPTION:Join us in person at our National Center in Newtown on Saturday mornings for a guided meditation session 9-10 am. \nSessions are led by experienced meditation instructors for 1 hour\, divided into several shorter sessions with stretch breaks. \nAll welcome at 158 Australia St\, Newtown and there is no need to book. \nAttendance is by donation.
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/drop-in-meditation-on-saturdays-in-sydney-9-10am-from-1st-february-2025/2026-09-19/
LOCATION:Rigpa Sydney\, 158 Australia St\, Newtown\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2042\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Sydney - Everyone
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Sydney":MAILTO:sydney@rigpa.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260922T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260922T203000
DTSTAMP:20260629T040700Z
CREATED:20260629T040659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T040700Z
UID:10010383-1790101800-1790109000@rigpa.org.au
SUMMARY:The Four Seals: the hallmark of the Buddha’s teaching
DESCRIPTION:All that is conditioned is impermanent\,\nAll that is tainted is suffering\,\nAll phenomena are empty and devoid of self\,\nNirvana is peace. \nIt is often said that the mark of a real Buddhist is that they accept these four seals. These four statements encapsulate the uniqueness of the Buddha’s teachings and set those teachings apart from all other religions and philosophies. \nOur study of  The Four Seals  will continue for 15 weeks. It is suitable for students who have completed all or most of the earlier modules of the This Life course this year\, or\, who are familiar with The 4 Noble Truths and The 3 Yanas and have a regular meditation practice.\nRigpa’s policy is that financial difficulties should not be an obstacle to attending our courses. If this is an issue for you and attending this course\, please contact us at sydney@rigpa.org.au
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/the-four-seals-the-hallmark-of-the-buddhas-teaching/2026-09-22/
LOCATION:Rigpa Sydney\, 158 Australia St\, Newtown\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2042\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Online,Sydney - Established,Sydney - Everyone
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rigpa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/This-Life-Sydney-Four-Seals.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260923T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260923T203000
DTSTAMP:20260807T070359Z
CREATED:20260807T065629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T070359Z
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SUMMARY:Inspiring a Revolution in Your Heart and Mind: The Spiritual Path
DESCRIPTION:The Spiritual Path \nThe first declaration that the Buddha made following his enlightenment was: “Profound peace\, free of complexity\, natural simplicity\, uncompounded luminosity.” This module examines what enlightenment is and explores the practical training of the Tibetan Buddhist Dzogchen Path in terms of View\, Meditation\, and Action. \nTo see directly the true ground of our being\, is the View;\nstabilizing that View and making it an unbroken experience is Meditation; and\nintegrating the View into our everything we do\, is what is meant by Action. \n📍 Online and Sydney\, 158 Australia St\, Newtown.\n🗓️ Wednesday evenings\, starting 2 September\n⏰ 6.30pm – 8.30pm (Australian Eastern Time) \n  \nA module of Inspiring a Revolution in Your Heart and Mind \nThis course takes you on an experiential journey through The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying\, giving you a taste of its major themes and their practical implications. Suitable for people of any religion or of none\, the 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 the Tibetan Buddhist teachings. 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. \nYou 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 each student the opportunity to explore the teachings and practices in an open supportive environment and to connect with a community of practitioners.\n\nA year-long course that you can join at any time \n 
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/inspiring-a-revolution-in-your-heart-and-mind-the-spiritual-path/2026-09-23/
LOCATION:Rigpa Sydney\, 158 Australia St\, Newtown\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2042\, Australia
CATEGORIES:2026 - Starting Your Journey,Established Students,Featured Homepage,Featured Sydney,For Everyone,Online,Sydney - Everyone
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260926T100000
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SUMMARY:Guided Meditation on Saturdays in Sydney 9 - 10am
DESCRIPTION:Join us in person at our National Center in Newtown on Saturday mornings for a guided meditation session 9-10 am. \nSessions are led by experienced meditation instructors for 1 hour\, divided into several shorter sessions with stretch breaks. \nAll welcome at 158 Australia St\, Newtown and there is no need to book. \nAttendance is by donation.
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/drop-in-meditation-on-saturdays-in-sydney-9-10am-from-1st-february-2025/2026-09-26/
LOCATION:Rigpa Sydney\, 158 Australia St\, Newtown\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2042\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Sydney - Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260929T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260929T203000
DTSTAMP:20260629T040700Z
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SUMMARY:The Four Seals: the hallmark of the Buddha’s teaching
DESCRIPTION:All that is conditioned is impermanent\,\nAll that is tainted is suffering\,\nAll phenomena are empty and devoid of self\,\nNirvana is peace. \nIt is often said that the mark of a real Buddhist is that they accept these four seals. These four statements encapsulate the uniqueness of the Buddha’s teachings and set those teachings apart from all other religions and philosophies. \nOur study of  The Four Seals  will continue for 15 weeks. It is suitable for students who have completed all or most of the earlier modules of the This Life course this year\, or\, who are familiar with The 4 Noble Truths and The 3 Yanas and have a regular meditation practice.\nRigpa’s policy is that financial difficulties should not be an obstacle to attending our courses. If this is an issue for you and attending this course\, please contact us at sydney@rigpa.org.au
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/the-four-seals-the-hallmark-of-the-buddhas-teaching/2026-09-29/
LOCATION:Rigpa Sydney\, 158 Australia St\, Newtown\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2042\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Online,Sydney - Established,Sydney - Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260930T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260930T203000
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UID:10010918-1790793000-1790800200@rigpa.org.au
SUMMARY:Inspiring a Revolution in Your Heart and Mind: The Spiritual Path
DESCRIPTION:The Spiritual Path \nThe first declaration that the Buddha made following his enlightenment was: “Profound peace\, free of complexity\, natural simplicity\, uncompounded luminosity.” This module examines what enlightenment is and explores the practical training of the Tibetan Buddhist Dzogchen Path in terms of View\, Meditation\, and Action. \nTo see directly the true ground of our being\, is the View;\nstabilizing that View and making it an unbroken experience is Meditation; and\nintegrating the View into our everything we do\, is what is meant by Action. \n📍 Online and Sydney\, 158 Australia St\, Newtown.\n🗓️ Wednesday evenings\, starting 2 September\n⏰ 6.30pm – 8.30pm (Australian Eastern Time) \n  \nA module of Inspiring a Revolution in Your Heart and Mind \nThis course takes you on an experiential journey through The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying\, giving you a taste of its major themes and their practical implications. Suitable for people of any religion or of none\, the 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 the Tibetan Buddhist teachings. 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. \nYou 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 each student the opportunity to explore the teachings and practices in an open supportive environment and to connect with a community of practitioners.\n\nA year-long course that you can join at any time \n 
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/inspiring-a-revolution-in-your-heart-and-mind-the-spiritual-path/2026-09-30/
LOCATION:Rigpa Sydney\, 158 Australia St\, Newtown\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2042\, Australia
CATEGORIES:2026 - Starting Your Journey,Established Students,Featured Homepage,Featured Sydney,For Everyone,Online,Sydney - Everyone
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