The Buddha compared the universe to a vast interdependent net woven of a countless variety of brilliant jewels. Each jewel reflects every other jewel in the net. If we are interdependent with everything and everyone else, even the smallest thought can have long-lasting consequences. This session presents a short teaching by Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel on […]
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 […]
The Wisdom of Compassion This 5 week course runs on Tuesdays from 7 July to 4 August 2026. Presenting key Buddhist teachings on the powerful logic of compassion and practical methods for developing a kinder relationship with ourselves, those around us and ultimately all beings. Our innate capacity for empathy is the source of the […]
Explore the Buddhist reasoning for the acceptance of rebirth and reincarnation. We’ll use the Buddha’s Four Noble Truths as a framework to help us take stock of our lives, inspire a shift in the way we see ourselves and the way we relate to the world around us. And we’ll examine karma, which is often […]
Overcoming depression Saturday 5 September | 9.30am – 12.00 noon These Saturday morning sessions offer an introduction to meditation and practical advice from some of the foremost Tibetan Buddhist teachers of our age. The Buddhist path offers many tools for turning our mind away from depression and inspiring ourselves to take on a more positive, […]
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. A session in the Meditation and Wisdom to Transform […]
We meet on the third Tuesday of each month, 10:30am - 12:30pm. We read and discuss an eclectic range of Buddhist books and books of wider interest. We 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. This […]
These drop-in meditation sessions are a good opportunity to practice meditation in a supportive environment. All are welcome and basic guidance is given. Pre-booking is not required. Enquiries: brisbane@rigpa.org.au
The Tibetan Buddhist guidelines for living a compassionate life, summarized in the Seven Points of Mind Training, open the way for each of us to nurture our own good heart and offer a vital practical antidote to despair and despondency.
Online
Third Saturday of each month
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.
These drop-in meditation sessions are a good opportunity to practice meditation in a supportive environment. All are welcome and basic guidance is given. Pre-booking is not required. Enquiries: brisbane@rigpa.org.au
Explore the Buddhist reasoning for the acceptance of rebirth and reincarnation. We’ll use the Buddha’s Four Noble Truths as a framework to help us take stock of our lives, inspire a shift in the way we see ourselves and the way we relate to the world around us.
