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UID:10009960-1872333000-1872334800@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-2-2-2-2-2/2029-05-01/
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:20290502T131500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20290502T134500
DTSTAMP:20260831T123843Z
CREATED:20260831T123729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T123843Z
UID:10010773-1872422100-1872423900@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-2/2029-05-02/
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:20290503T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20290503T180000
DTSTAMP:20260831T115754Z
CREATED:20260831T115644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T115754Z
UID:10011094-1872523800-1872525600@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/2029-05-03/
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:20290508T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20290508T130000
DTSTAMP:20260726T092544Z
CREATED:20260726T092543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T092544Z
UID:10009961-1872937800-1872939600@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-2-2-2-2-2/2029-05-08/
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:20290509T131500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20290509T134500
DTSTAMP:20260831T123843Z
CREATED:20260831T123729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T123843Z
UID:10010774-1873026900-1873028700@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-2/2029-05-09/
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:20290510T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20290510T180000
DTSTAMP:20260831T115754Z
CREATED:20260831T115644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T115754Z
UID:10011095-1873128600-1873130400@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/2029-05-10/
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:20290515T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20290515T130000
DTSTAMP:20260726T092544Z
CREATED:20260726T092543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T092544Z
UID:10009962-1873542600-1873544400@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-2-2-2-2-2/2029-05-15/
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:20290516T131500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20290516T134500
DTSTAMP:20260831T123843Z
CREATED:20260831T123729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T123843Z
UID:10010775-1873631700-1873633500@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-2/2029-05-16/
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:20290517T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20290517T180000
DTSTAMP:20260831T115754Z
CREATED:20260831T115644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T115754Z
UID:10011096-1873733400-1873735200@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/2029-05-17/
LOCATION:Rigpa Newcastle\, 2/2 Smith Street\, Charlestown\, nsw\, 2290\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Newcastle - All welcome
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rigpa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Thursday-Drop-in-Meditation-2026-Newcastle-square.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Newcastle":MAILTO:newcastle@rigpa.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20290522T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20290522T130000
DTSTAMP:20260726T092544Z
CREATED:20260726T092543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T092544Z
UID:10009963-1874147400-1874149200@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-2-2-2-2-2/2029-05-22/
LOCATION:Rigpa Newcastle\, 2/2 Smith Street\, Charlestown\, nsw\, 2290\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Newcastle,Newcastle - All welcome
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rigpa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Drop-in-Meditation-Newcastle-square.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Newcastle":MAILTO:newcastle@rigpa.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20290523T131500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20290523T134500
DTSTAMP:20260831T123843Z
CREATED:20260831T123729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T123843Z
UID:10010776-1874236500-1874238300@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-2/2029-05-23/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20290524T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20290524T180000
DTSTAMP:20260831T115754Z
CREATED:20260831T115644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T115754Z
UID:10011097-1874338200-1874340000@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/2029-05-24/
LOCATION:Rigpa Newcastle\, 2/2 Smith Street\, Charlestown\, nsw\, 2290\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Newcastle - All welcome
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rigpa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Thursday-Drop-in-Meditation-2026-Newcastle-square.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Newcastle":MAILTO:newcastle@rigpa.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20290529T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20290529T130000
DTSTAMP:20260726T092544Z
CREATED:20260726T092543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T092544Z
UID:10009964-1874752200-1874754000@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-2-2-2-2-2/2029-05-29/
LOCATION:Rigpa Newcastle\, 2/2 Smith Street\, Charlestown\, nsw\, 2290\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Newcastle,Newcastle - All welcome
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rigpa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Drop-in-Meditation-Newcastle-square.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Newcastle":MAILTO:newcastle@rigpa.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20290530T131500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20290530T134500
DTSTAMP:20260831T123843Z
CREATED:20260831T123729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T123843Z
UID:10010777-1874841300-1874843100@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-2/2029-05-30/
LOCATION:Rigpa Newcastle\, 2/2 Smith Street\, Charlestown\, nsw\, 2290\, Australia
CATEGORIES:For Everyone,Newcastle - All welcome
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rigpa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Newcastle-Drop-In-Meditation-Wednesdays-web-square.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Rigpa Newcastle":MAILTO:newcastle@rigpa.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20290531T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20290531T180000
DTSTAMP:20260831T115754Z
CREATED:20260831T115644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T115754Z
UID:10011098-1874943000-1874944800@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/2029-05-31/
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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