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SUMMARY:Know your mind\, transform your life - module 3
DESCRIPTION:Know your mind\, transform your life – module 3 \nRigpa Brisbane is pleased to announce we are offering this new and exciting 8 week course starting Wednesday 28 October to 16 December 2026. Plus practice based classes on Sunday 15 November and Sunday 13 December 2026. \nThe course is open for in-person attendance for all. Online attendance option is intended for participants residing outside Brisbane or if you’re unwell. \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-module-3/2026-11-25/
LOCATION:Rigpa Brisbane\, Unit 2/19 Enoggera Terrace\, Brisbane\, Queensland\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Brisbane Everyone,Featured Homepage,For Everyone,Online
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SUMMARY:Thursday Drop in Guided Meditation Sessions\, Rigpa Newcastle.
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Drop-in Guided Meditation Sessions.\n5:30pm to 6:00pm.\nHeld at Rigpa Newcastle\, 2/2 Smith Street\, Charlestown. NSW. 2290.\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\ncushions and seats provided\nFree but donation welcome.
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/thursday-drop-in-guided-meditation-sessions-rigpa-newcastle/2026-11-26/
LOCATION:Rigpa Newcastle\, 2/2 Smith Street\, Charlestown\, nsw\, 2290\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Newcastle - All welcome
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261126T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261126T193000
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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/2026-11-26/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Established Students,Newcastle - Established Students,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261127T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261127T113000
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SUMMARY:Enlightened Courage: the secret to training and transforming your mind with wisdom and compassion I Term 8
DESCRIPTION:Enlightened Courage: the secret to training and transforming your mind with wisdom and compassion. \nTerm 8\, 8 Sessions\, 16 October – 4 December \nOnline via Zoom and In Person\, 2/2 Smith Street\, Charlestown\, 2290 \nFridays\, 9.30am – 11.30am \n/MAHAYANA/ \nThis class is a contuing 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 8\, Friday Mornings\, 8 Sessions\, 16 October  – 4 December \n 9.30am – 11.30am Australian Eastern Standard Time \nOnline via Zoom and In Person at 2/2 Smith Street\, Charlestown. 2290 \nfull $160\, concession $80 \nFree for Rigpa subscribers/ members (  please email newcastle@rigpa.org.au to request the subscriber discount code ). \nThis is the eighth and final term of a continuing 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-3/2026-11-27/
LOCATION:Rigpa Newcastle\, 2/2 Smith Street\, Charlestown\, nsw\, 2290\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Established Students,Newcastle - Established Students
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261127T113000
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SUMMARY:Inspiring a Revolution in Your Heart and Mind: Bring Your Mind Home
DESCRIPTION:Bring Your Mind Home \nTake a deep dive into a rich variety of meditation techniques to transform our 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. \nA module in the Inspiring a Revolution in Your Heart and Mind series \nJoin 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. \nParticipants in this course will learn: \n\nHow to meditate\nHow an acceptance of impermanence can help us understand death and change our attitude towards life\nHow meditation can transform our perception\, increase our confidence and fully connect us to the world around us\nThat mind is much more than just thoughts and emotions\nHow understanding the interdependency of all things and the principle of karma (that every action has an effect) gives us a logical basis for ethics and personal responsibility\n\nLed by Western meditation instructors with many years of experience\, each session consists of: \n\nVideo teachings from Tibetan and Western Buddhist masters including Sogyal Rinpoche\, Jetsün Khandro Rinpoche\, Ringu Tulku Rinpoche\, Mingyur Rinpoche\, Pema Chödrön and Sharon Salzberg.\nMeditation practice\nTime for contemplation\nGroup discussions and Q&A\, offering you the opportunity to explore the teachings and practices in an open supportive environment.\n\nA year-long course that students can join at any stage.\n\n\nDetails\nWhere: In person at Rigpa Sydney\, 158 Australia St\, Newtown.\nWhen: Friday mornings\, for 10 weeks starting 16 October\nTime: 10.00am – 11.30am (AEDT) Australian Eastern Time.
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/inspiring-a-revolution-in-your-heart-and-mind-bring-your-mind-home-2/2026-11-27/
LOCATION:Rigpa Sydney\, 158 Australia St\, Newtown\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2042\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Featured Sydney,For Everyone,Sydney - Everyone
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20261128T100000
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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-4/2026-11-28/
LOCATION:Rigpa Brisbane\, Unit 2/19 Enoggera Terrace\, Brisbane\, Queensland\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Brisbane Everyone,For Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261128T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261129T163000
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SUMMARY:Parting the Clouds: the Practice of Ngöndro on the Path of Dzogchen
DESCRIPTION:During this two-day teaching and practice workshop\, we will explore the place of the ngöndro — the ‘preliminary practices’ — in the tradition of the Great Perfection (tib Dzogchen)\, which guides Ripga’s entire approach to the path to enlightenment . \nThe Dzogchen teachings bring the awakened state right into this very moment\, and into every aspect of the spiritual path\, right from the start. Its core message is that no matter how we feel – happy\, sad\, confused or clear\, our true nature is always with us\, always perfect and unstained. When searching for happiness\, we are truly looking for this vast\, open purity. \nTo convey what our true nature is like\, Dzogchen often uses the evocative metaphor of a spacious\, perfect blue sky untouched by the heavy clouds of our ordinary\, dualistic mind. Yet\, because our confused mind creates a thick cloud cover\, most of us cannot jump straight into the deepest practices; from our perspective\, it is hard to believe the sky is still there. \nThis is why we approach this path in gradual stages\, and begin with the ngöndro. By working with our everyday dualistic habits\, thoughts\, and emotions\, the ngöndro practices make the cloud cover less dense so the sky of our true nature can reveal itself. \nTopics we will cover during this workshop: \n\nWhat is ngöndro and how do we practice it in Rigpa?\nHow does each element of the ngöndro express the awakened state?\nNgöndro as preliminary and ngöndro as the essence of the main practice\n\nWe will especially explore Bodhicitta\, which is one of the key elements of the ngöndro\, and the heart of our path. On Sunday morning there will be an opportunity to take the Bodhisattva vow— a sacred pledge to become a bodhisattva\, and strive for the ultimate liberation and perfect enlightenment of all sentient beings. \n🗓️ Saturday 28 November: 9:00am-5:00pm; Sunday 29 November: 8:00am-4:30pm (Australian Eastern Daylight Time)\n📍 Online and Rigpa Melbourne\, 803A Nicholson Street\, Carlton North \n  \nAbout Jan van der Breggen \nJan is a teacher in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition and a scholar of Buddhist philosophy. He began the path of meditation at 17 years old\, touched by the tenderness of the human experience and filled with questions about what reality was all about. He soon encountered the writings of great masters from various traditions such as J. Krishnamurti\, Suzuki Roshi\, Thich Nhat Hanh and Sogyal Rinpoche. Thirty years later\, Jan continues to be moved by the vast profundity of the Buddhist path and its vision of the inherent wisdom\, loving kindness and strength that lies in the minds of each and everyone of us. \nJan was honoured to be entrusted by Khenchen Namdrol Rinpoche and Mindroling Jetsün Khandro Rinpoche as one of the twenty-five worldwide Rigpa Senior teachers. In 2017\, he was selected to be a participant in the Milinda program\, a 10-year\, international Buddhist teacher training program under the guidance of Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche.\n \nJan grew up in the Netherlands where he earned a Masters Degree in Historical Anthropology. He is fluent in English and Dutch. He lives in Brisbane where he works as a data analytics professional. Jan was instrumental in founding Rigpa Brisbane in 1999\, where he has served as a Dharma instructor for over 20 years.
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/parting-the-clouds-the-practice-of-ngondro-on-the-path-of-dzogchen/
LOCATION:Rigpa Melbourne\, 803 Nicholson St\, Carlton North\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3054\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Established Students,Featured Homepage,Featured Melbourne,For Everyone,Melbourne - Everyone,Online
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20261203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260507T050628Z
CREATED:20260107T011332Z
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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-6/2026-12-03/
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:20261205T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261205T120000
DTSTAMP:20260922T051857Z
CREATED:20260922T051857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T051857Z
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SUMMARY:Meditation and Wisdom to Transform Everyday Life
DESCRIPTION:How to remain unshaken by life’s ups and downs\nSaturday 5 December | 9.30am – 12.00 noon\n\nThese Saturday morning sessions offer an introduction to meditation and practical advice from some of the foremost Tibetan Buddhist teachers of our age.\n\nThis 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. \nFeel free to come along to any session that suits you. No need to register\, just drop in.\n\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-10/
LOCATION:Rigpa Adelaide\, 310 South Terrace\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Adelaide Everyone,For Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261205T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261205T173000
DTSTAMP:20260327T051436Z
CREATED:20260327T051436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T051436Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20261206T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20261206T094500
DTSTAMP:20260507T052240Z
CREATED:20260107T011030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T052240Z
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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-2/2026-12-06/
LOCATION:Rigpa Brisbane\, Unit 2/19 Enoggera Terrace\, Brisbane\, Queensland\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Brisbane Everyone,For Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261206T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261206T173000
DTSTAMP:20260712T010944Z
CREATED:20260712T010944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T010944Z
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SUMMARY:Meditation and Wisdom to Transform Everyday Life
DESCRIPTION:The Tibetan Buddhist tradition’s meditative insights and timeless wisdom offer many practical methods to help us thrive and be at ease as we face the everyday challenges of anxiety\, depression\, anger\, loneliness and physical pain. \nThese Saturday afternoon sessions offer an introduction to meditation and practical advice from some of the foremost Tibetan Buddhist teachers of our age. \nThis Buddhist wisdom can help us: \n\nmeet the challenges of daily life in these difficult times\,\nheal ourselves\,\nconnect with the heart of who we really are\, and\nunleash our capacity for peace\, compassion and wisdom.\n\nEach session includes: \n\nVideo teachings from Tibetan and Western Buddhist masters including Sogyal Rinpoche\, Ringu Tulku Rinpoche\, Dungse Jampal Norbu\, Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche\, Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel 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\n  \nSydney and Online   \n🗓️ Saturday afternoons\, first Saturday of the month\n⏰ 3:00-5:30pm AEST (6:00am CET\,1:00am US East)\n📍 Online via Zoom\, Rigpa Sydney 158 Australia St\, Newtown\n💰 $20\, concession $10\, free for Rigpa subscribers \n7 Feb\, 7 Mar\, 2 May\, 4 Jul\, 1 Aug\, 5 Sep\, 7 Nov\, 5 Dec\n(we’ll be holding other retreats in April and June) \nBook now \nAdelaide \n 🗓️ Saturday mornings\, first Saturday of the month\n ⏰ 9:30am-12:00noon Australian Central Time\n📍 Rigpa Adelaide\, 310 South Terrace\, Adelaide\n💰 $15\, concession $10\, free for Rigpa subscribers \nEmail adelaide@rigpa.org.au for details
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/meditation-and-wisdom-to-transform-everyday-life-7/2026-12-06/
LOCATION:Rigpa Sydney\, 158 Australia St\, Newtown\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2042\, Australia
CATEGORIES:2026 - Starting Your Journey,Newcastle - All welcome
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261212T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261212T110000
DTSTAMP:20261019T230514Z
CREATED:20261019T230514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T230514Z
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SUMMARY:Dharma Discussion Circle
DESCRIPTION:Rigpa Sydney warmly welcomes you to our monthly Dharma Discussion Circle. \nOur Dharma Discussion Circle is a safe place for you to discuss your meditation experience so that each participant can learn from one another\, grow in their practice\, and encourage and support each other. In this way\, we hope that you’ll find the help and friendship to support you in your practice. Whether you are an experienced meditator or just beginning your meditation practice\, come along for an inspiring\, nurturing morning of free-flowing and respectful dialogue. \nCoffee and tea will be provided. Please bring your own mug. \nThese open discussion groups are held on the second Saturday of each month at 10.00am. \n🗓️ Saturday 14 November\, 12 December\, 2nd Saturday of each month.\n⏰ 10.00am – 11.00am\n📍Rigpa Sydney\, 158 Australia St\, Newtown\n💰 By donation\, the amount you offer is completely up to you \nNo need to book\, just come along.
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/dharma-discussion-circle/2026-12-12/
LOCATION:Rigpa Sydney\, 158 Australia St\, Newtown\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2042\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Sydney - Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261215T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261215T123000
DTSTAMP:20260316T230215Z
CREATED:20260316T230012Z
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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/2026-12-15/
LOCATION:Rigpa Sydney\, 158 Australia St\, Newtown\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2042\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Sydney - Established,Sydney - Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20261217T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20261217T200000
DTSTAMP:20260507T050817Z
CREATED:20260107T010737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T050817Z
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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-5/2026-12-17/
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:20270226T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270226T203000
DTSTAMP:20261013T002047Z
CREATED:20261012T235219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T002047Z
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SUMMARY:Uplift Your Mind and Heart
DESCRIPTION:An inspiring and inclusive evening of meditation\, contemplation and free-flowing discussion. \nLet the inner peace and big heart within you come alive. \nExperience Buddhist meditation and compassion practices that offer grounded\, practical tools to support your search for the heart of your own personal identity\, and that show how we can care for each other to build an accepting\, affirming community. \nThe centrepiece of the evening will be a loving kindness contemplation honouring the hurt LGBTQIA+ people experience. There will also be light refreshments and some music to uplift the mood. \nIdentifying as LGBTQIA+ often comes packaged with deep questions about your own identity and a search to find an accepting\, affirming community. Buddhist meditation and compassion practices offer grounded\, practical tools to support your journey in answering those questions. Our community of meditation practitioners welcomes and supports everyone. \nAt Uplift Your Mind and Heart\, we’ll share: \n\nA guided meditation\nA loving kindness contemplation honouring the hurt LGBTQIA+ people experience\nFree flowing discussion\nLight refreshments and music to lift the mood\n\n  \n🗓️ Friday 26 February\n⏰6:30 – 8:30pm AEDT\n📍Temple on the Park\, Newtown\n💰Free \n  \nA part of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras festival.
URL:https://rigpa.org.au/event/uplift-your-mind-and-heart/
LOCATION:Rigpa Sydney\, 158 Australia St\, Newtown\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2042\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney - Everyone
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