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SUMMARY:A New Way of Seeing the World: Discovering Buddhist Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:A New Way of Seeing the World: Discovering Buddhist Wisdom\nWeekly ONLINE interactive course over 10 weeks with Dominique Side \nThis interactive course is an exploration of the key points of Buddhist thought. It examines these perspectives closely to see the similarities and differences between Buddhist views and contemporary ideas. We will be invited to revisit our own views and clarify for ourselves what our outlook on life actually is. This process leads to far greater confidence in the way we see things. \nThe course covers these topics:\nWeek 1          What is wisdom?\nWeek 2          Mindfulness: the support of wisdom\nWeek 3          How things appear and how things are\nWeek 4          The Four Noble Truths\nWeek 5          Who am I ? Body and mind\nWeek 6          The afflictions: how do they function and how can we eliminate them?\nWeek 7          Karma: what it is\, how it works\, can a Buddhist do without it?\nWeek 8          The Wheel of Life\nWeek 9          What does enlightenment mean?\nWeek 10        The journey: Stages on the Buddhist path \n  \nMay 15\, 2025 – July 17\, 2025 \nAvailable on Rigpa’s Online Courses platform from 15 May until 17 July 2025\,\nLive sessions every Thursday\, 19:00 – 20:30 Australian Eastern Standard Time (11:00 – 12:30 CET) \n  \nAbout Dominique Side \nDominique encountered Tibetan Buddhism in the mid-seventies in London—it rapidly became her life’s passion. Since then she has dedicated her life to communicating the extremely practical and at the same time deeply profound ideas of Tibetan Buddhism to people of all walks of life. \nDominique has studied with Sogyal Rinpoche and Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche in particular\, and has completed several strict practise retreats. She also obtained a PhD in Madhyamaka philosophy from Bristol University\, UK. She taught Buddhism in London schools for eight years and wrote several textbooks on the subject. Under the guidance of Dzongsar Khyentse she initiated the Milinda training programme for Dharma teachers in 2017. For five years Dominique served as vice-president of the European Buddhist Union; and she manages Windows into Buddhism\, a website with educational resources for those who teach Buddhism to children. \nEntrusted as a Senior Teacher in Rigpa\, she specialises in making Buddhist thought and philosophy accessible to all. \nRecently Dominique started writing in-depth articles from the Buddhist perspective for her blog The Softer Gaze\, that have the power to enrich the everyday and support a softer view of life\, one that is infused with the Buddha’s compassionate gaze. \nShe is author of Discovering Buddhism (2022) that presents the history and key ideas of all the main traditions of Buddhism in an accessible way for the general public and the education sector. She edited two books by the Dalai Lama\, The Four Noble Truths (Thorsons\, 1998) and Transforming the Mind (Thorsons\, 1999). \n  \nMore details: https://prajnaonline.org/course/a-new-way-of-seeing-the-world-discovering-buddhist-wisdom-2025
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/a-new-way-of-seeing-the-world/
LOCATION:South Australia
CATEGORIES:2026 - The Next Step - View
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250826T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250923T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T225608
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SUMMARY:Inspiring a Revolution in Your Heart and Mind
DESCRIPTION:Module 6 – The Spiritual Path  \n5-week course\nTuesdays Beginning 26 August to 23 September\n6.30pm to 8.30pm\n  \nInspiring a Revolution in Your Heart and Mind presents an experiential journey through The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying\, its major themes and their practical implications. Suitable for people of any religion or none\, the course encourages you to experiment with applying the Buddhist teachings in your daily life. \nThe first declaration that the Buddha made at the time of his enlightenment was: “Profound peace\, free of complexity\, natural simplicity\, uncompounded luminosity.” This module examines what is enlightenment and explores the practical training of the Tibetan Buddhist Dzogchen Path in terms of View\, Meditation\, and Action. To see directly the absolute state\, the Ground of our being\, is the View; the way of stabilizing that View and making it an unbroken experience is Meditation; and integrating the View into our entire reality\, and life\, is what is meant by Action. \nFREE for Rigpa subscribers. \nLocation\nRigpa Adelaide\, 1st Floor Theosophical Society Building\, \n310 South Terrace\, Adelaide \nEvent Fee(s)\n5 weeks – full ($15 per session) A$75.00\n5 weeks – concession ($10 per session) A$50.00\nOne session only (full) A$15.00\nOne session only (concession) A$10.00 \nRegister here. \nThe Tibetan Book of Living and Dying is available for purchase at our centre for $20. (Please bring cash – we do not have credit card facilities) \nWe hope that you can join us and we look forward to seeing you there.
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/inspiring-a-revolution-in-your-heart-and-mind-13/
LOCATION:Rigpa Adelaide\, 310 South Terrace\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Adelaide Everyone,For Everyone
ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Adelaide":MAILTO:adelaide@rigpa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250827T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250924T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T225608
CREATED:20250818T043818Z
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SUMMARY:Inspiring a Revolution in Your Heart and Mind | The Spiritual Path - Sydney and Online
DESCRIPTION:The Spiritual Path (Module 6 of the full-year course\, new students are welcome to join) \nThe first declaration that the Buddha made at the time of his enlightenment was: “Profound peace\, free of complexity\, natural simplicity\, uncompounded luminosity.” \nThis module examines what enlightenment is and explores the practical training of the Tibetan Buddhist Dzogchen Path in terms of View\, Meditation and Action. To see directly the absolute state\, the Ground of our being\, is the View; the way of stabilizing that View and making it an unbroken experience is Meditation; and integrating the View into our entire reality\, and life\, is what is meant by Action. \n 
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/inspiring-a-revolution-in-your-heart-and-mind-the-spiritual-path-sydney-and-online/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Newcastle - All welcome,Online,Sydney - Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250917T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250917T204500
DTSTAMP:20260425T225608
CREATED:20250726T085855Z
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SUMMARY:Bringing the Mind Home
DESCRIPTION:Bringing the Mind Home \nRigpa Brisbane is pleased to announce we are offering this new and exciting 8 week course starting Wednesday 20 August 2025. \nThe course is open for in-person attendance for all. \nFor more information and to register please  click here.  \nEnquiries: brisbane@rigpa.org.au
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/wednesday-course-bringing-the-mind-home-2/2025-09-17/
LOCATION:Rigpa Brisbane\, Unit 2/19 Enoggera Terrace\, Brisbane\, Queensland\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Brisbane Everyone,For Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250918T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250918T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T225608
CREATED:20241118T042813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T083842Z
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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/2025-09-18/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Established Students,Newcastle - Established Students,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250918T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250918T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T225608
CREATED:20250317T054211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T055636Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Drop-in meditation
DESCRIPTION:These drop-in meditation sessions are a good opportunity to practice meditation in a supportive environment. \nAll are welcome and basic guidance is given. \nPre-booking is not required. \nEnquiries: brisbane@rigpa.org.au
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/thursday-drop-in-meditation-4/2025-09-18/
LOCATION:Rigpa Brisbane\, Unit 2/19 Enoggera Terrace\, Brisbane\, Queensland\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Brisbane Everyone,For Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250919T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250919T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T225608
CREATED:20250711T114230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T115056Z
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SUMMARY:Enlightened Courage: the Secret to Training and Transforming your Mind with Wisdom and Compassion. Term Three.
DESCRIPTION:Enlightened Courage: the secret to training and transforming your mind with wisdom and compassion. \nTerm 3\, 8 Sessions\,  25 July – 26 September\, Including a two week break\, 15 August – 22 August \nOnline – Fridays\, 9.30am – 11.30am \n/MAHAYANA/ \nThis class is a year long course made up of terms. The class features 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🗓️ 8 weekly classes: Term 3\, Friday Mornings\, 25 July – 26 September\, including a two week break\, 15 August – 22 August \n⏰ 9.30am – 11.30am Australian Eastern Standard Time \n📍Online via Zoom \n💰full $160\, concession $80 \nFree for Rigpa subscribers/ members (  please email newcastle@rigpa.org.au to request the subscriber discount code ). \nThis is the third 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-term-three/2025-09-19/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Established Students,Newcastle,Newcastle - Established Students,Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Newcastle":MAILTO:newcastle@rigpa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250919T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250919T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T225608
CREATED:20250708T043015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250831T013955Z
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SUMMARY:Love\, Compassion\, Joy & Equanimity
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce that the Fifth Amnyi Trulchung Rinpoche has offered to teach in our Melbourne Centre on the evenings of September 19 and 20 and for the day on Sunday September 21. He is a Kempo who studied at Larang Gar under Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche.\n\n\nFriday September 19 from 7pm till 9pm. \nLove\, Compassion\, Joy & Equanimity – the motivation of the Four Immeasurables in our lives and practice\n \n\nAbout Rinpoche\nThe Fifth Amnyi Trulchung Rinpoche was born in 1970\, amid many auspicious signs\, and was soon recognised as the reincarnation of the Fourth Amnyi Trulchung Rinpoche of Ju Mohor Monastery.\n\nEven as a young boy\, he was unlike his peers. He had a particularly loving and compassionate nature that was noted and appreciated by all who met him. Amnyi Trulchung Rinpoche showed exceptional intelligence in all his studies and attained perfect understanding in all he was taught.\nWith the guidance of his spiritual teachers\, he undertook all the traditional training of his lineage. This included accumulating the 500\,000 ngondro practices\, and training in the Rigdzin lineage tradition including the essential Dzogchen instructions of kadak trekchö and lhundrop tögal during which time he gained extraordinary insights and experiences from his meditation practice. This training culminated in a three year retreat at Yachen Orgyen Samten Choeling\, under the regular guidance of HH Lama Achuk Rinpoche.\n\nAt the age of 18 years he was formally enthroned as the Fifth Amnyi Trulchung Rinpoche and abbot of Ju Monastery.\nHis education continued at the great university centre of Larang Gar at Serthar. He studied the different schools of Buddhist philosophy and the sutra and tantra under a number of teachers\, particularly the founder of Larang Gar\, HH Khenchen Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche. He graduated from Larang Gar as a Khenpo at the age of 25.\n\nLater\, Rinpoche returned to Ju Mohor Monastery to give teachings\, to the great benefit of the monastic community there. During this time\, Rinpoche also received many empowerments\, oral transmissions and pith instructions of the secret Nyingmapa kama and terma traditions from a number of scholars and practitioners including HH Drupwang Pema Norbu\, Khenpo Pema Tsewang\, Venerable Gyangkhang Tulku\, Venerable Khenpo Choekyap\, Venerable Trulshig Rinpoche and Venerable Taklung Tsetrul Rinpoche and several teachings on Secret Mantrayana from Venerable Ngorlu Ding Khenchen.\n\nRinpoche is now heading the groundbreaking Vista Project\, based in Sershul\, the town closest to Ju Mohor Monastery. The aim of the Vista Project is to revitalise the economic and cultural lives of the Tibetan people. Although the Chinese economy is growing rapidly\, the nomadic peoples of Eastern Tibet are often unable to take advantage of the opportunities available. The Vista Project aims to provide basic education and vocational training to enable local nomads to survive and prosper in the modern economic climate and also to preserve and cultivate the ancient culture of Tibet.
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/love-compassion-joy-equanimity/
LOCATION:Rigpa Melbourne\, 803 Nicholson St\, Carlton North\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3054\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Melbourne - Everyone,Melbourne Established Students
ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Melbourne":MAILTO:melbourne@rigpa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250920T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250920T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T225608
CREATED:20250708T043923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T210055Z
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SUMMARY:The Four Thoughts that Turn our Mind from Samsara
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce that the Fifth Amnyi Trulchung Rinpoche has offered to teach in our Melbourne Centre on the evenings of September 19 and 20 and for the day on Sunday September 21. He is a Kempo who studied at Larang Gar under Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche.\n\nSaturday September 20 from 5pm till 7pm $25/$15\nThe Four Thoughts That Turn Our Minds From Samsara\n                 \nAbout Rinpoche\nThe Fifth Amnyi Trulchung Rinpoche was born in 1970\, amid many auspicious signs\, and was soon recognised as the reincarnation of the Fourth Amnyi Trulchung Rinpoche of Ju Mohor Monastery.\nEven as a young boy\, he was unlike his peers. He had a particularly loving and compassionate nature that was noted and appreciated by all who met him. Amnyi Trulchung Rinpoche showed exceptional intelligence in all his studies and attained perfect understanding in all he was taught.\nWith the guidance of his spiritual teachers\, he undertook all the traditional training of his lineage. This included accumulating the 500\,000 ngondro practices\, and training in the Rigdzin lineage tradition including the essential Dzogchen instructions of kadak trekchö and lhundrop tögal during which time he gained extraordinary insights and experiences from his meditation practice. This training culminated in a three year retreat at Yachen Orgyen Samten Choeling\, under the regular guidance of HH Lama Achuk Rinpoche.\nAt the age of 18 years he was formally enthroned as the Fifth Amnyi Trulchung Rinpoche and abbot of Ju Monastery.\nHis education continued at the great university centre of Larang Gar at Serthar. He studied the different schools of Buddhist philosophy and the sutra and tantra under a number of teachers\, particularly the founder of Larang Gar\, HH Khenchen Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche. He graduated from Larang Gar as a Khenpo at the age of 25.\nLater\, Rinpoche returned to Ju Mohor Monastery to give teachings\, to the great benefit of the monastic community there. During this time\, Rinpoche also received many empowerments\, oral transmissions and pith instructions of the secret Nyingmapa kama and terma traditions from a number of scholars and practitioners including HH Drupwang Pema Norbu\, Khenpo Pema Tsewang\, Venerable Gyangkhang Tulku\, Venerable Khenpo Choekyap\, Venerable Trulshig Rinpoche and Venerable Taklung Tsetrul Rinpoche and several teachings on Secret Mantrayana from Venerable Ngorlu Ding Khenchen.\nRinpoche is now heading the groundbreaking Vista Project\, based in Sershul\, the town closest to Ju Mohor Monastery. The aim of the Vista Project is to revitalise the economic and cultural lives of the Tibetan people. Although the Chinese economy is growing rapidly\, the nomadic peoples of Eastern Tibet are often unable to take advantage of the opportunities available. The Vista Project aims to provide basic education and vocational training to enable local nomads to survive and prosper in the modern economic climate and also to preserve and cultivate the ancient culture of Tibet.
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/the-four-thoughts-that-turn-our-mind-from-samsara/
LOCATION:Rigpa Melbourne\, 803 Nicholson St\, Carlton North\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3054\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Melbourne - Everyone,Melbourne Established Students
ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Melbourne":MAILTO:melbourne@rigpa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250921T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250921T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T225608
CREATED:20250708T044528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T001354Z
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SUMMARY:Meditation\, Compassion & Wisdom in Everyday Life
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce that the Fifth Amnyi Trulchung Rinpoche has offered to teach in our Melbourne Centre on the evenings of September 19 and 20 and for the day on Sunday September 21. He is a Kempo who studied at Larang Gar under Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche.\n\nSunday September 21 from 10am till 4pm\nMeditation\, Compassion & Wisdom in Everyday Life”\n\nAbout Rinpoche\nThe Fifth Amnyi Trulchung Rinpoche was born in 1970\, amid many auspicious signs\, and was soon recognised as the reincarnation of the Fourth Amnyi Trulchung Rinpoche of Ju Mohor Monastery.\n\nEven as a young boy\, he was unlike his peers. He had a particularly loving and compassionate nature that was noted and appreciated by all who met him. Amnyi Trulchung Rinpoche showed exceptional intelligence in all his studies and attained perfect understanding in all he was taught.\n\nWith the guidance of his spiritual teachers\, he undertook all the traditional training of his lineage. This included accumulating the 500\,000 ngondro practices\, and training in the Rigdzin lineage tradition including the essential Dzogchen instructions of kadak trekchö and lhundrop tögal during which time he gained extraordinary insights and experiences from his meditation practice. This training culminated in a three year retreat at Yachen Orgyen Samten Choeling\, under the regular guidance of HH Lama Achuk Rinpoche.\n\nAt the age of 18 years he was formally enthroned as the Fifth Amnyi Trulchung Rinpoche and abbot of Ju Monastery.\nHis education continued at the great university centre of Larang Gar at Serthar. He studied the different schools of Buddhist philosophy and the sutra and tantra under a number of teachers\, particularly the founder of Larang Gar\, HH Khenchen Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche. He graduated from Larang Gar as a Khenpo at the age of 25.\n\nLater\, Rinpoche returned to Ju Mohor Monastery to give teachings\, to the great benefit of the monastic community there. During this time\, Rinpoche also received many empowerments\, oral transmissions and pith instructions of the secret Nyingmapa kama and terma traditions from a number of scholars and practitioners including HH Drupwang Pema Norbu\, Khenpo Pema Tsewang\, Venerable Gyangkhang Tulku\, Venerable Khenpo Choekyap\, Venerable Trulshig Rinpoche and Venerable Taklung Tsetrul Rinpoche and several teachings on Secret Mantrayana from Venerable Ngorlu Ding Khenchen.\n\nRinpoche is now heading the groundbreaking Vista Project\, based in Sershul\, the town closest to Ju Mohor Monastery. The aim of the Vista Project is to revitalise the economic and cultural lives of the Tibetan people. Although the Chinese economy is growing rapidly\, the nomadic peoples of Eastern Tibet are often unable to take advantage of the opportunities available. The Vista Project aims to provide basic education and vocational training to enable local nomads to survive and prosper in the modern economic climate and also to preserve and cultivate the ancient culture of Tibet.
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/meditation-compassion-wisdom-in-everyday-life/
LOCATION:Rigpa Melbourne\, 803 Nicholson St\, Carlton North\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3054\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Melbourne - Everyone,Melbourne Established Students
ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Melbourne":MAILTO:melbourne@rigpa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250921T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250921T183000
DTSTAMP:20260425T225608
CREATED:20250401T042647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T075227Z
UID:10005402-1758475800-1758479400@rigpa.org.au
SUMMARY:Sunday Meditation\, every week
DESCRIPTION:Every Sunday\, all are welcome to join this 1-hour drop-in meditation session. Sit quietly with others and rest your mind before the week starts again. \nSimple instructions provided. \nSuggest donation $10 or $5 if concession. \nEnquiries: melbourne@rigpa.org.au
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/sunday-meditation-2-2/2025-09-21/
LOCATION:Rigpa Melbourne\, 803 Nicholson St\, Carlton North\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3054\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Featured Melbourne,For Everyone,Melbourne - Everyone
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Melbourne":MAILTO:melbourne@rigpa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250922T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250922T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T225608
CREATED:20241030T093409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T041028Z
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SUMMARY:Practical Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:Making the everyday your spiritual path \nInvestigating how we can we translate the presence and awareness we cultivate in the meditation into action. And\, how we can use our everyday activities to deepen our understanding of reality.\nOnline\nMonday evenings\nStarts 15 September \n  \nHow can we apply the wisdom and compassion of the Buddha’s teachings to our daily lives? How can we translate the presence and awareness which we cultivate on the meditation cushion into action? How can we use our everyday activities to strengthen and deepen our view and understanding of reality? \n In this day and age\, many of us find ourselves feeling busier and more stressed and it seems more difficult to find time for meditation practice. If we really wish to progress on the spiritual path\, we need to bridge the separation between our study and practice and our everyday life. Based on the wisdom of the Buddhadharma\, Sogyal Rinpoche’s Practical Wisdom teachings provide us with a rich array of advice and skilful tools to help us in our task of integrating the dharma into our lives in order to bring benefit to others. \n The Practical Wisdom teachings show us how to dissolve the separation between our practice and our everyday life; how to use every opportunity in our day to progress on the spiritual path; and how to accomplish our everyday tasks more effortlessly. These teachings are practical\, relevant\, and even life changing. \n Course participants will need basic understanding of the principles of Mahayana Buddhism\, and some familiarity with meditation and compassion practices. The course is recommended for students who have completed a course or retreat with Rigpa. \n  \nOnline   \nWhen: Monday evenings\, 12 weeks\n 7:00-9:00pm AEDT (9:00am CET\, 3:00am Mon US East) \nWhere: Online via Zoom\n$240\, concession $120\, free for Rigpa subscribers \nWe are yet to finalise dates for when this course will be offered in 2025. If you are interested in attending this course\, please register your interest by emailing rigpa.australia@rigpa.org.au.
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/practical-wisdom/2025-09-22/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, Australia
CATEGORIES:2026 - Continuing Your Path,Adelaide Established,Established Students,Melbourne Established Students,Newcastle - Established Students,Online,Sydney - Established
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250922T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250922T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T225608
CREATED:20250720T031828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T051742Z
UID:10006474-1758567600-1758574800@rigpa.org.au
SUMMARY:Practical Wisdom: Wisdom & Compassion in Action
DESCRIPTION:How can we apply the wisdom and compassion of the Buddha’s teachings to our daily lives? How can we translate the presence and awareness which we cultivate on the meditation cushion into action? How can we use our everyday activities to strengthen and deepen our view and understanding of reality? \nIn this day and age\, many of us find ourselves feeling busier and more stressed and it seems more difficult to find time for meditation practice. If we really wish to progress on the spiritual path\, we need to bridge the separation between our study and practice and our everyday life. Based on the wisdom of the Buddhadharma\, Sogyal Rinpoche’s Practical Wisdom teachings provide us with a rich array of advice and skilful tools to help us in our task of integrating the dharma into our lives in order to bring benefit to others. \nThe Practical Wisdom teachings show us how to dissolve the separation between our practice and our everyday life; how to use every opportunity of our day to progress on the spiritual path; and how to accomplish our everyday tasks more effortlessly and efficiently by applying the principles of the Buddhist teachings to our actions. These teachings are practical\, relevant\, and even life changing. \nParticipants of the course will need basic understanding of the principles of Mahayana Buddhism\, as well as some familiarity with meditation and compassion practices. It is recommended for student who have completed a course or retreat with Rigpa. \nLed by Western meditation instructors with many years of experience\, each session consists of: \n\nVideo teachings from Sogyal Rinpoche.\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\nThis is a FREE event\, however a donation would be gratefully received.
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/practical-wisdom-wisdom-compassion-in-action/2025-09-22/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Adelaide Everyone,Brisbane Everyone,For Everyone,Melbourne - Everyone,Newcastle - All welcome,Online,Sydney - Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250922T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250922T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T225608
CREATED:20250721T010522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T010949Z
UID:10005909-1758567600-1758574800@rigpa.org.au
SUMMARY:Inspiring a Revolution in Your Heart and Mind\, Modules 3 & 4 | Melbourne
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. \nRegister for the 10 weeks of Modules 3 & 4 using the link below.
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/inspiring-a-revolution-in-your-heart-and-mind-modules-3-4-melbourne-2-2/2025-09-22/
LOCATION:Rigpa Melbourne\, 803 Nicholson St\, Carlton North\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3054\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Melbourne - Everyone
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Melbourne":MAILTO:melbourne@rigpa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250923T111500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250923T131500
DTSTAMP:20260425T225608
CREATED:20250711T121658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T122710Z
UID:10006467-1758626100-1758633300@rigpa.org.au
SUMMARY:The Wisdom of Compassion | Newcastle I Term Three
DESCRIPTION:The Wisdom of Compassion\nTerm 3\, Tonglen and Bodhichitta\n8 Sessions\, 22nd July and 23rd September (with 2 week break 12 and 19 August)\n11:15am to 1:15pm.\nIn Person at Infuse Health\, 4/10 William Street\, Adamstown\, 2289.\n  \nThe Wisdom of Compassion presents key Buddhist teachings on the powerful logic of compassion and practical methods for developing a more kind relationship with ourselves\, those around us and ultimately all beings. \nOur innate capacity for empathy is the source of the very best of human qualities : love\, kindness\, generosity\, warm-heartedness\, courage … compassion. Although we are born with a vast capacity to love\, we may not know how to do so unconditionally\, or how to express that love in practice. \nWhen our heart and mind are filled with love\, we find the greatest inner healing\, tranquillity and well-being. Modern research shows that with empathy and compassion we can be more fully ourselves\, connect more easily with others\, improve self worth and reduce self-criticism\, and lead healthier lives. \nParticipants in this course will learn how to: \n\ndevelop loving kindness for themselves\nextend that loving kindness to all beings\nmove along the path from compassion to fully enlightened courage\n\nTerm 3 \nThe Buddhist practice of ‘equalizing self and others’ (Tonglen) as expressed in giving with great love and taking with great compassion\, known as Tonglen\, is one of the most useful and powerful of all Buddhist practices. Tonglen is a simple and straightforward practice\, which is extremely effective at getting to the heart of our predicament: our excessively self-centred attitude. Tonglen opens you to the truth of the suffering of others; it reveals the loving\, expansive radiance of your own nature. And it offers extraordinary power in destroying the self-cherishing and self-absorption which is the root of all our heard-heartedness and all our suffering. \nIn the last 3 weeks of the term we will begin looking at the practical tools for putting compassion into action. Called the Six Paramitas\, they are the focus for Term 4. \nIf you have done a Rigpa course previously and are familiar with meditation and Loving Kindness practice you are invited to join our class for Term 3 (and 4) of our Wisdom of Compassion yearlong program. \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\nThis is the  third module of a year-long course made up of 8 to 10-week long modules. You are welcome to join within the first few weeks of this term.  If you wish to join after the commencement of each term and the registration is closed\, then please email us at newcastle@rigpa.org.au. It is possible to join and pay a pro rata amount. \nCost:  \nEight sessions: Full $160\, Concession $80. \nIf you are experiencing financial hardship please email us at newcastle@rigpa.org.au to request a further concession. \nFREE for Rigpa members/subscribers. Please email newcastle@rigpa.org.au to request the discount code.
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/the-wisdom-of-compassion-newcastle-i-term-three/2025-09-23/
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Newcastle":MAILTO:newcastle@rigpa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250923T184500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250923T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T225608
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-2-2/2025-09-23/
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:20250923T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251209T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T225608
CREATED:20250915T030102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T030103Z
UID:10004724-1758654000-1765314000@rigpa.org.au
SUMMARY:The Wisdom of Compassion - Module 4 | Sydney & Online
DESCRIPTION:Module 4  – 12 week course starting 23 September – The Six Paramitas  – attend online or in Sydney. \nPresenting key Buddhist teachings on the powerful logic of compassion and practical methods for developing a more kind relationship with ourselves\, those around us and ultimately all beings. \nOur innate capacity for empathy is the source of the very best of human qualities: love\, kindness\, generosity\, warm-heartedness\, courage … compassion. Although we are born with a vast capacity to love\, we may not know how to do so unconditionally\, or how to express that love in practice. \nWhen our heart and mind are filled with love\, we find the greatest inner healing\, tranquillity and well-being. Modern research shows that with empathy and compassion we can be more fully ourselves\, connect more easily with others\, improve self worth and reduce self-criticism\, and lead healthier lives.
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/the-wisdom-of-compassion-sydney-online-2-2-2-2/
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:20250923T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251223T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T225608
CREATED:20250915T024625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T065000Z
UID:10006563-1758654000-1766523600@rigpa.org.au
SUMMARY:The Wisdom of Compassion - The Six Paramitas
DESCRIPTION:Much as we may wish to be kind\, caring and loving\, often this may be difficult for us in practice. As we move from wishing to be more compassionate to grappling with how we put this into action\, the Buddhist teachings include six tools in a how-to guide: \n1. Generosity: cultivating the attitude of generosity. \n2. Discipline: refraining from harm. \n3. Patience: not being perturbed by anything. \n4. Diligence: finding joy in what is virtuous\, positive or wholesome. \n5. Meditative concentration: not being distracted. \n6. Wisdom: the perfect discrimination of all knowable things. \nThese are known as the Six Paramitas\, or transcendent perfections and contain all the vital skills needed for us to transform our mind and open our heart. \nThis twelve-week course addresses each of the Six Paramitas in turn\, offering a wealth of practical advice to help us put our best biggest heart into action everyday. \n 
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/the-wisdom-of-compassion-the-six-paramitas/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Established Students,For Everyone,Online,Sydney - Established,Sydney - Everyone
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Sydney":MAILTO:sydney@rigpa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250927T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250927T100000
DTSTAMP:20260425T225608
CREATED:20250124T220058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T055528Z
UID:10005261-1758963600-1758967200@rigpa.org.au
SUMMARY:Saturday Drop-in meditation
DESCRIPTION:These drop-in meditation sessions are a good opportunity to practice meditation in a supportive environment. \nAll are welcome and basic guidance is given. \nPre-booking is not required. \nEnquiries: brisbane@rigpa.org.au
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/saturday-drop-in-meditation-3/2025-09-27/
LOCATION:Rigpa Brisbane\, Unit 2/19 Enoggera Terrace\, Brisbane\, Queensland\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Brisbane Everyone,For Everyone
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Brisbane":MAILTO:brisbane@rigpa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250930T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251028T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T225608
CREATED:20250923T053405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T054815Z
UID:10006614-1759257000-1761683400@rigpa.org.au
SUMMARY:Inspiring a Revolution in Your Heart and Mind
DESCRIPTION:Module 7 – Open Heart\n5-week course\nTuesdays Beginning 30 September to 28 October – 6.30pm to 8.30pm\nInspiring a Revolution in Your Heart and Mind presents an experiential journey through The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying\, its major themes and their practical implications. Suitable for people of any religion or none\, the course encourages you to experiment with applying the Buddhist teachings in your daily life. \nThis module provides an introduction to the Tibetan Buddhist compassion practices with a particular focus on loving kindness practice. Meditating on loving kindness can help us restore our love and confidence and heal unresolved emotional wounds. It also puts us back in touch with the fundamental goodness of our core being\, and once that has happened\, we are able to love ourselves and others. \nFREE for Rigpa subscribers. \nLocation\nRigpa Adelaide\, 1st Floor Theosophical Society Building\,\n310 South Terrace\, Adelaide \nEvent Fee(s)\n5 weeks – full ($15 per session) A$75.00\n5 weeks – concession ($10 per session) A$50.00\nOne session only (full) A$15.00\nOne session only (concession) A$10.00 \nRegister here \nThe Tibetan Book of Living and Dying is available for purchase at our centre for $20. (Please bring cash – we do not have credit card facilities) \nWe hope that you can join us and we look forward to seeing you there.
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/inspiring-a-revolution-in-your-heart-and-mind-14/
LOCATION:Rigpa Adelaide\, 310 South Terrace\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Adelaide Everyone,For Everyone
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Adelaide":MAILTO:adelaide@rigpa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20251002T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20251002T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T225608
CREATED:20250317T053936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T055813Z
UID:10005273-1759431600-1759435200@rigpa.org.au
SUMMARY:Thursday Drop-in meditation
DESCRIPTION:These drop-in meditation sessions are a good opportunity to practice meditation in a supportive environment. \nAll are welcome and basic guidance is given. \nPre-booking is not required. \nEnquiries: brisbane@rigpa.org.au
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/thursday-drop-in-meditation-3/2025-10-02/
LOCATION:Rigpa Brisbane\, Unit 2/19 Enoggera Terrace\, Brisbane\, Queensland\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Brisbane Everyone,For Everyone
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Brisbane":MAILTO:brisbane@rigpa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251004T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251004T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T225608
CREATED:20250804T045449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T045747Z
UID:10006536-1759570200-1759579200@rigpa.org.au
SUMMARY:How to Survive Your Mind
DESCRIPTION:How to be happy and find stability\nSaturday 4 October | 9.30am – 12.00 noon\n  \nHow to Survive Your Mind – mindfulness\, awareness and compassion practices for yourself in everyday life. \nA monthly program on the first Saturday of the month that introduces you to meditation and discusses a topic of general interest. \nThis month’s topic is How to be happy and find stability \nFeel free to come along to any session that suit you. No need to register\, just drop in. \nFee: Standard $15\, Concession/Student $10\nWe do not have credit card facilities\, please bring cash.\nCost negotiable depending on your financial circumstances. \nLocation: Rigpa Adelaide\nThe Theosophical Society Building\n1st Floor\, Upper Hall\n310 South Terrace\, Adelaide
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/how-to-survive-your-mind-6/
LOCATION:Rigpa Adelaide\, 310 South Terrace\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Adelaide Everyone,For Everyone
ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Adelaide":MAILTO:adelaide@rigpa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251004T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251004T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T225608
CREATED:20241030T090317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T034026Z
UID:10006489-1759590000-1759597200@rigpa.org.au
SUMMARY:Peace & Joy Every Day
DESCRIPTION:The timeless wisdom 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. \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 standalone Saturday afternoon sessions on ‘Finding Courage in a World Full of Fear’ offers 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\, heal ourselves\, and bring us to the core of our own peace\, compassion and wisdom.  \nTopics we’ll be covering: \n2 August Overcoming fear and anxiety\n6 September Transforming Loneliness\n4 October Healing low self esteem\n1 November Basic Sanity\n6 December Break free of self obsession \nThe session includes: \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 and to connect with a community of practitioners.\n\nSydney and Online   \nFirst Saturday of each month. \nOnline via Zoom or at Rigpa Sydney 158 Australia St\, Newtown\n$20\, concession $10\, free for Rigpa subscribers \nCheck out the For Everyone section of our home page to reserve your place in the latest session.
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/peace-joy-every-day/2025-10-04/
LOCATION:Rigpa Sydney\, 158 Australia St\, Newtown\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2042\, Australia
CATEGORIES:2026 - Starting Your Journey,Sydney - Everyone
ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Sydney":MAILTO:sydney@rigpa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251004T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251004T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T225608
CREATED:20250716T061530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T032017Z
UID:10006470-1759590000-1759597200@rigpa.org.au
SUMMARY:Healing Low Self Esteem
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Buddhist teachings are adamant that the core of our being is fundamentally good. It is our negative emotions and misunderstandings that oppress us and lead to low self-esteem\, insecurity and feeling unloved. Join us to investigate how we can begin to heal ourselves by acknowledging and connecting with the fundamental goodness and unconditional love that we all have within us\, which we call our buddha nature. \n🗓️ Saturday 4 October \n⏰ 3-5pm AEST (7.00am Paris\, 1:00 am US East\, 10:00pm Friday US West) \n📍Online & Sydney
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/healing-low-self-esteem/
LOCATION:Rigpa Sydney\, 158 Australia St\, Newtown\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2042\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Newcastle,Newcastle - All welcome,Sydney - Everyone
ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Sydney":MAILTO:sydney@rigpa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20251005T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20251005T094500
DTSTAMP:20260425T225608
CREATED:20250317T054041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T055729Z
UID:10005285-1759654800-1759657500@rigpa.org.au
SUMMARY:Sunday Drop-in Loving Kindness practice/Brisbane
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome. The practice of Loving Kindness is a guided contemplation based on the teaching of the Buddha. It is a method for awakening Love and Compassion within ourselves to enable us to be genuinely loving and compassionate to others. \nAll are welcome and basic guidance is given. \nPre-booking is not required. \nEnquiries: brisbane@rigpa.org.au
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/sunday-drop-in-loving-kindness-practice-brisbane/2025-10-05/
LOCATION:Rigpa Brisbane\, Unit 2/19 Enoggera Terrace\, Brisbane\, Queensland\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Brisbane Everyone,For Everyone
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Brisbane":MAILTO:brisbane@rigpa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251015T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251112T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T225608
CREATED:20250924T232642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T232826Z
UID:10006633-1760553000-1762979400@rigpa.org.au
SUMMARY:Inspiring a Revolution in Your Heart and Mind | Mind is Like the Sky - Sydney and Online
DESCRIPTION:Mind is Like the Sky: Discover Inner Peace and Contentment in the True Nature of Your Mind \nIn this course\, we will learn to: \n· Sit with what is\, cultivating a gentle curiosity toward our inner world.\n· Explore the space between thoughts\, discovering the innate clarity and peace that is always present.\n· Work with energy and emotion not as enemies\, but as natural expressions of a dynamic mind.\n· Rest in awareness itself\, moving from thinking about experience to directly knowing it.\n\nThis is a deeply experiential path. It is for those who feel a call to look inward\, to move beyond concepts\, and to touch the timeless wisdom that has illuminated hearts for centuries. No prior experience is necessary\, only an open heart and a willingness to explore.\n\nJoin us. Let’s journey together from the turbulence of the surface to the profound stillness of the depths.
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/inspiring-a-revolution-in-your-heart-and-mind-mind-is-like-the-sky-sydney-and-online/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Newcastle - All welcome,Online,Sydney - Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251017T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251017T113000
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SUMMARY:Enlightened Courage: the secret to training and transforming your mind with wisdom and compassion
DESCRIPTION:Featuring 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. \n🗓️ Friday Mornings\, 17 October – 12 December\n⏰ 9.30am – 11.30am Australian Eastern Daylight Time\n📍Online via Zoom
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/enlightened-courage-the-secret-to-training-and-transforming-your-mind-with-wisdom-and-compassion-2/2025-10-17/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Newcastle":MAILTO:newcastle@rigpa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251101T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251101T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T225608
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SUMMARY:How to Survive Your Mind
DESCRIPTION:Finding the Natural Freedom of the Mind\nSaturday 1 November | 9.30am – 12.00 noon\nHow to Survive Your Mind – mindfulness\, awareness and compassion practices for yourself in everyday life. \nA monthly program on the first Saturday of the month that introduces you to meditation and discusses a topic of general interest. \nThis month’s topic is Finding the Natural Freedom of the Mind \nFeel free to come along to any session that suit you. No need to register\, just drop in. \nFee: Standard $15\, Concession/Student $10\nWe do not have credit card facilities\, please bring cash.\nCost negotiable depending on your financial circumstances. \nLocation: Rigpa Adelaide\nThe Theosophical Society Building\n1st Floor\, Upper Hall\n310 South Terrace\, Adelaide
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/how-to-survive-your-mind-7/
LOCATION:Rigpa Adelaide\, 310 South Terrace\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Adelaide Everyone,For Everyone
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Adelaide":MAILTO:adelaide@rigpa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251101T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251101T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T225608
CREATED:20250719T051635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250719T051635Z
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SUMMARY:Basic Sanity
DESCRIPTION:  \nOften our mind can seem like a wild monkey\, jumping restlessly from thought\nto emotion to thought. The good news is that we all have basic sanity. It is our\nessential nature. But mostly we do not know that. We identify ourselves with\nmad monkey mind and we suffer because we do not know who we really are.\nIn this session we’ll explore how meditation can begin to pacify monkey mind\nand reconnect us with our innate\, vibrant wisdom and peace. \n🗓️ Saturday 1 November \n⏰ 3-5pm AEDT (12 noon Perth\, 2.30pm Adelaide\, 5.00am CET\, 12 midnight US East\, 9:00pm Friday US West) \n📍Online & Sydney
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/basic-sanity-3/
LOCATION:Rigpa Sydney\, 158 Australia St\, Newtown\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2042\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Newcastle,Newcastle - All welcome,Sydney - Everyone
ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Sydney":MAILTO:sydney@rigpa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251104T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251202T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T225608
CREATED:20251014T032744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T033014Z
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SUMMARY:Inspiring a Revolution in Your Heart and Mind
DESCRIPTION:Module 8 – Awakening Compassion\n5-week course\nTuesdays Beginning 4 November to 2 December\n6.30pm to 8.30pm\n\nInspiring a Revolution in Your Heart and Mind presents an experiential journey through The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying\, its major themes and their practical implications. Suitable for people of any religion or none\, the course encourages you to experiment with applying the Buddhist teachings in your daily life. \nThis module explores the Buddhist approach to practicing compassion and how to apply it in all situations. The first step to compassion is to realize that other people are just like you. They too wish to be happy and free from suffering. Then\, though the practice of Tonglen (giving and receiving)\, we begin to mentally take on the suffering of others with compassion and give your happiness and wellbeing with love. So that ultimately our every action can be an act of compassion. \nFREE for Rigpa subscribers. \nLocation\nRigpa Adelaide\, 1st Floor Theosophical Society Building\,\n310 South Terrace\, Adelaide \nEvent Fee(s)\n5 weeks – full ($15 per session) A$75.00\n5 weeks – concession ($10 per session) A$50.00\nOne session only (full) A$15.00\nOne session only (concession) A$10.00 \nRegister here.
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/inspiring-a-revolution-in-your-heart-and-mind-15/
LOCATION:Rigpa Adelaide\, 310 South Terrace\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Adelaide Everyone,For Everyone
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Adelaide":MAILTO:adelaide@rigpa.org.au
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