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SUMMARY:Tuesday  Drop in Guided Meditation Sessions\, Rigpa Newcastle.
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Drop-in Guided Meditation Sessions.\n12:30pm to 1:00pm.\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/tuesday-drop-in-meditation-rigpa-newcastle-2-2-2-2-2/2028-01-04/
LOCATION:Rigpa Newcastle\, 2/2 Smith Street\, Charlestown\, nsw\, 2290\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Newcastle,Newcastle - All welcome
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20280105T131500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20280105T134500
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CREATED:20260831T123729Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Drop in Guided Meditation Sessions\, Rigpa Newcastle
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday Drop-in Guided Meditation Sessions.\n 1:15pm to 1:45pm.\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 meditator and friend of Rigpa from the Palpung community / 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/wednesday-drop-in-guided-meditation-sessions-rigpa-newcastle-2/2028-01-05/
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:20280106T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20280106T180000
DTSTAMP:20260831T115754Z
CREATED:20260831T115644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T115754Z
UID:10011025-1830792600-1830794400@rigpa.org.au
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/2028-01-06/
LOCATION:Rigpa Newcastle\, 2/2 Smith Street\, Charlestown\, nsw\, 2290\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Newcastle - All welcome
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Newcastle":MAILTO:newcastle@rigpa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20280111T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20280111T130000
DTSTAMP:20260726T092544Z
CREATED:20260726T092543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T092544Z
UID:10009892-1831206600-1831208400@rigpa.org.au
SUMMARY:Tuesday  Drop in Guided Meditation Sessions\, Rigpa Newcastle.
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Drop-in Guided Meditation Sessions.\n12:30pm to 1:00pm.\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/tuesday-drop-in-meditation-rigpa-newcastle-2-2-2-2-2/2028-01-11/
LOCATION:Rigpa Newcastle\, 2/2 Smith Street\, Charlestown\, nsw\, 2290\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Newcastle,Newcastle - All welcome
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20280112T131500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20280112T134500
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Drop in Guided Meditation Sessions\, Rigpa Newcastle
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday Drop-in Guided Meditation Sessions.\n 1:15pm to 1:45pm.\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 meditator and friend of Rigpa from the Palpung community / 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/wednesday-drop-in-guided-meditation-sessions-rigpa-newcastle-2/2028-01-12/
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:20280113T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20280113T180000
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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/2028-01-13/
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:20280118T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20280118T130000
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CREATED:20260726T092543Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesday  Drop in Guided Meditation Sessions\, Rigpa Newcastle.
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Drop-in Guided Meditation Sessions.\n12:30pm to 1:00pm.\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/tuesday-drop-in-meditation-rigpa-newcastle-2-2-2-2-2/2028-01-18/
LOCATION:Rigpa Newcastle\, 2/2 Smith Street\, Charlestown\, nsw\, 2290\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Newcastle,Newcastle - All welcome
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20280119T131500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20280119T134500
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CREATED:20260831T123729Z
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UID:10010706-1831900500-1831902300@rigpa.org.au
SUMMARY:Wednesday Drop in Guided Meditation Sessions\, Rigpa Newcastle
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday Drop-in Guided Meditation Sessions.\n 1:15pm to 1:45pm.\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 meditator and friend of Rigpa from the Palpung community / 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/wednesday-drop-in-guided-meditation-sessions-rigpa-newcastle-2/2028-01-19/
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:20280120T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20280120T180000
DTSTAMP:20260831T115754Z
CREATED:20260831T115644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T115754Z
UID:10011027-1832002200-1832004000@rigpa.org.au
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/2028-01-20/
LOCATION:Rigpa Newcastle\, 2/2 Smith Street\, Charlestown\, nsw\, 2290\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Newcastle - All welcome
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Newcastle":MAILTO:newcastle@rigpa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20280125T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20280125T130000
DTSTAMP:20260726T092544Z
CREATED:20260726T092543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T092544Z
UID:10009894-1832416200-1832418000@rigpa.org.au
SUMMARY:Tuesday  Drop in Guided Meditation Sessions\, Rigpa Newcastle.
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Drop-in Guided Meditation Sessions.\n12:30pm to 1:00pm.\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/tuesday-drop-in-meditation-rigpa-newcastle-2-2-2-2-2/2028-01-25/
LOCATION:Rigpa Newcastle\, 2/2 Smith Street\, Charlestown\, nsw\, 2290\, 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:20280126T131500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20280126T134500
DTSTAMP:20260831T123843Z
CREATED:20260831T123729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T123843Z
UID:10010707-1832505300-1832507100@rigpa.org.au
SUMMARY:Wednesday Drop in Guided Meditation Sessions\, Rigpa Newcastle
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday Drop-in Guided Meditation Sessions.\n 1:15pm to 1:45pm.\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 meditator and friend of Rigpa from the Palpung community / 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/wednesday-drop-in-guided-meditation-sessions-rigpa-newcastle-2/2028-01-26/
LOCATION:Rigpa Newcastle\, 2/2 Smith Street\, Charlestown\, nsw\, 2290\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Newcastle - All welcome
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Newcastle":MAILTO:newcastle@rigpa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20280127T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20280127T180000
DTSTAMP:20260831T115754Z
CREATED:20260831T115644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T115754Z
UID:10011028-1832607000-1832608800@rigpa.org.au
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/2028-01-27/
LOCATION:Rigpa Newcastle\, 2/2 Smith Street\, Charlestown\, nsw\, 2290\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Newcastle - All welcome
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Newcastle":MAILTO:newcastle@rigpa.org.au
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