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SUMMARY:This Life - The Buddha's guide to inner transformation | Melbourne | April - June 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Buddhist spiritual path centres on our own mind’s vast potential for peace\, compassion and wisdom.  True lasting happiness does not depend on external factors but comes from looking inwards to better know our own mind and heart. This course presents key insights from the Buddha’s life and teachings to show how\, through meditation and shifting our focus inwards\, we can find true\, unending contentment. \n  \nThis course presents key Buddhist frameworks that guide our path\, including: \n\n         The three vehicles of Buddhism\, which progressively show how we can nurture our innate peace\, compassion and wisdom.\n         The four seals\, which encapsulate what is unique about the Buddha’s teachings and sets them apart from other religions and philosophies.\n\nIncluding teachings from foremost Tibetan masters of our time\, space for contemplation\, reflection and discussion\, and guided meditations\, this course will give you practical tools to help you work with your mind and take charge of your spiritual path. \n  \nDetails \nWhere: Attend in person at Rigpa Melbourne\, 803 Nicholson Street Carlton North. \nWhen: Monday evenings\, for 9 weeks\, starting 27 April 2026\, a break on 8 June 2026\, and finishing 29 June 2026. \nTime: 7.00pm – 9.00pm AEDT. \nCost: 9-week module: Full $180\, Concession $90. \n  \nFREE for Rigpa members who may email melbourne@rigpa.org.au to request the discount code. \nIf you are experiencing financial hardship please email us at melbourne@rigpa.org.au to request a further concession. \nCertificates of Attendance are available on request and may be suitable for Ongoing Professional Development. \nMore information is available by emailing melbourne@rigpa.org.au
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/this-life-the-buddhas-guide-to-inner-transformation-melbourne-april-june-2026/2026-06-22/
LOCATION:Rigpa Melbourne\, 803 Nicholson St\, Carlton North\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3054\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Featured Melbourne,Melbourne - Everyone,Melbourne Established Students
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260623T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260623T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T094048
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SUMMARY:This Life: Key insights from the Buddha's life and teachings
DESCRIPTION:The Essence of the Three Yanas is the second module of the This Life course. It presents the key teachings and insights from the Buddha via the Three Vehicles: Peace\, Compassion & Wisdom. Through this nine week course\, we will explore how the treasure of this ancient wisdom may help us navigate the challenges in our modern society and learn to live a contented and meaningful life. \nThe course is aimed at people who have some experience of meditation and buddhist studies. \nThis course explores the Buddhist path to awakening through reflecting on the example of the Buddha\, understanding the fundamental message of his teachings\, the Dharma\, and looking into the value of the spiritual community—the Sangha —dedicated to following in the Buddha’s footsteps. \nThis course explores the life of the Buddha\, both in its historical context and from a spiritual perspective\, and reflects on the relevance that the Buddha’s life has for us now. \nIt presents the key principles of the Buddha’s Dharma teachings: including the four noble truths and the four seals\, which form the basis for all levels of practice on the Buddhist path. The course does not merely address these topics intellectually\, but rather gives students the opportunity to explore and internalize these crucial points through contemplation and practise. This will include examining: \n—The insights the Buddha’s teachings offer us about life and death. \n—How Buddhism is both a religion and a science of mind\, and how it differs from other religions and philosophies. \n—The Buddhist view of the nature of reality and ourselves. \nWe will also explore the idea and value of a spiritual community\, Sangha and the role it plays in the path to awakening. \nFor more experienced students this is a wonderful chance to clarify\, reinforce and deepen the crucial principles of our view and 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 \nCurrent Sangha Members/Subscribers can register FREE using their discount code.
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/this-life-key-insights-from-the-buddhas-life-and-teachings/2026-06-23/
LOCATION:Rigpa Sydney\, 158 Australia St\, Newtown\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2042\, Australia
CATEGORIES:2026 - The Next Step - View,Featured Sydney,For Everyone,Sydney - Established,Sydney - Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260623T184500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260623T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T094048
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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-2-2/2026-06-23/
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:20260624T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260624T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T094048
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T024807Z
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SUMMARY:Inspiring a Revolution in Your Heart and Mind
DESCRIPTION:Bringing the Mind Home\n\nTake a deep dive into a rich variety of meditation techniques to transform your moods and emotions. And discover how the whole purpose of meditation is to transcend our ordinary mind\, to discover our vast\, wise and compassionate fundamental nature\, which we have lost touch with. The highest goal of meditation is to awake in us the sky-like nature of mind and introduce to us who we really are: our unchanging pure awareness.
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/inspiring-a-revolution-in-your-heart-and-mind-20/2026-06-24/
LOCATION:Rigpa Sydney\, 158 Australia St\, Newtown\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2042\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Online,Sydney - Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260624T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260624T204500
DTSTAMP:20260424T094048
CREATED:20260415T104006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T105312Z
UID:10009655-1782327600-1782333900@rigpa.org.au
SUMMARY:Know your mind\, transform your life
DESCRIPTION:Know your mind\, transform your life  \nRigpa Brisbane is pleased to announce we are offering this new and exciting 8 week course starting Wednesday 27 May to 22 July 2026 (no class on 10 June). Plus practice based classes on Sunday 14 June and Sunday 12 July 2026. \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/know-your-mind-transform-your-life-2/2026-06-24/
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:20260625T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260625T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T094049
CREATED:20241118T042813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T083842Z
UID:10003756-1782410400-1782415800@rigpa.org.au
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/2026-06-25/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Established Students,Newcastle - Established Students,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260627T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260627T100000
DTSTAMP:20260424T094049
CREATED:20260107T010338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T104511Z
UID:10007880-1782550800-1782554400@rigpa.org.au
SUMMARY:Saturday Drop-in meditation/Brisbane
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-4/2026-06-27/
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/Brisbane:20260702T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260702T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T094049
CREATED:20260107T011332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T104659Z
UID:10007949-1783018800-1783022400@rigpa.org.au
SUMMARY:Thursday Drop-in meditation/Brisbane
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-6/2026-07-02/
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/Adelaide:20260704T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260704T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T094049
CREATED:20260305T033034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T052048Z
UID:10009285-1783157400-1783166400@rigpa.org.au
SUMMARY:Meditation and Wisdom to Transform Everyday Life
DESCRIPTION:Where can we find lasting happiness?\nSaturday 4 July | 9.30am – 12.00 noon\nThese Saturday morning sessions offer an introduction to meditation and practical advice from some of the foremost Tibetan Buddhist teachers of our age.\nMany of us experience dissatisfaction or feeling that something is missing in our lives\, even when on the surface things seem quite good. This session presents teachings by Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche and Sogyal Rinpoche that show us how turning our mind inwards\, through reflection and meditation\, offers us a path out of endless dissatisfaction to finding true\, lasting happiness. \nFeel free to come along to any session that suits 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.
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/meditation-and-wisdom-to-transform-everyday-life-4/
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:20260704T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260704T173000
DTSTAMP:20260424T094049
CREATED:20251205T070149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T230852Z
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SUMMARY:Where Can We Find Lasting Happiness? | Meditation and Wisdom for Every Day
DESCRIPTION:Many of us experience dissatisfaction or feeling that something is missing in our lives\, even when on the surface things seem quite good. This session presents teachings by Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche and Sogyal Rinpoche that show us how turning our mind inwards\, through reflection and meditation\, offers us a path out of endless dissatisfaction to finding true\, lasting happiness. \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 \n4 July               Where Can We Find Lasting Happiness?\n1 August          Everything is Workable\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/where-can-we-find-lasting-happiness-meditation-and-wisdom-for-every-day/
LOCATION:Rigpa Sydney\, 158 Australia St\, Newtown\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2042\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Online,Sydney - Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260705T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260705T094500
DTSTAMP:20260424T094049
CREATED:20260107T011030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T013210Z
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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-2/2026-07-05/
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/Brisbane:20260716T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260716T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T094049
CREATED:20260107T010737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T104605Z
UID:10007892-1784228400-1784232000@rigpa.org.au
SUMMARY:Thursday Drop-in meditation/Brisbane
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-5/2026-07-16/
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:20260721T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260721T123000
DTSTAMP:20260424T094049
CREATED:20260316T230012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T230215Z
UID:10009357-1784629800-1784637000@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/2026-07-21/
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:20260801T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260801T173000
DTSTAMP:20260424T094049
CREATED:20260326T052725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T052725Z
UID:10009406-1785596400-1785605400@rigpa.org.au
SUMMARY:Everything Is Workable | Meditation and Wisdom for Every Day
DESCRIPTION: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 how taking interdependence to heart can change the way we relate to trauma in our life and how we care for the people around us. \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 \n1 August          Everything is Workable\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/everything-is-workable-meditation-and-wisdom-for-every-day/
LOCATION:Rigpa Sydney\, 158 Australia St\, Newtown\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2042\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Online,Sydney - Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260905T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260905T173000
DTSTAMP:20260424T094049
CREATED:20260327T044325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T044325Z
UID:10009407-1788620400-1788629400@rigpa.org.au
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,Online,Sydney - Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261003T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261003T173000
DTSTAMP:20260424T094049
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T075135Z
UID:10009408-1791039600-1791048600@rigpa.org.au
SUMMARY:Accentuate the Positive : How to Work with Negative Emotions | Meditation and Wisdom for Every Day
DESCRIPTION:Negative emotions such as anger cause us and others so much unnecessary suffering. In this session\, supported by teachings by Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche and Sharon Salzberg\, we’ll investigate how\, through meditation and reflection on some simple open questions\, we can ground ourselves in the face of negative emotions. \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 \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/accentuate-the-positive-how-to-work-with-negative-emotions-meditation-and-wisdom-for-every-day/
LOCATION:Rigpa Sydney\, 158 Australia St\, Newtown\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2042\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Online,Sydney - Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261107T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261107T173000
DTSTAMP:20260424T094049
CREATED:20260327T050205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T050205Z
UID:10009409-1794063600-1794072600@rigpa.org.au
SUMMARY:Beating Burnout and Stress | Meditation and Wisdom for Every Day
DESCRIPTION:These days many of us feel overstretched and stressed. This session presents some short teachings by Sogyal Rinpoche offering simple ways that we can bring meditation and the compassionate Buddhist view into our daily life to help ease and cut through our stress and worry. \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 \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/beating-burnout-and-stress-meditation-and-wisdom-for-every-day/
LOCATION:Rigpa Sydney\, 158 Australia St\, Newtown\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2042\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Online,Sydney - Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261205T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261205T173000
DTSTAMP:20260424T094049
CREATED:20260327T051436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T051436Z
UID:10009410-1796482800-1796491800@rigpa.org.au
SUMMARY:How to Remain Unshakeable | Meditation and Wisdom for Every Day
DESCRIPTION:This session presents a teaching by Ringu Tulku Rinpoche. Drawing on his experience as a refugee\, he offers advice on how to live a meaningful life\, the power of kindness and compassion\, and how by setting aside worry we all can find strength to face the ups and downs of modern living. \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 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/how-to-remain-unshakeable-meditation-and-wisdom-for-every-day/
LOCATION:Rigpa Sydney\, 158 Australia St\, Newtown\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2042\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Online,Sydney - Everyone
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