BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Rigpa Australia - ECPv6.17.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Rigpa Australia X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://rigpa.org.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Rigpa Australia REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20260404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20261003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20270403T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20271002T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20280401T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20280930T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270105T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270105T130000 DTSTAMP:20260726T092544Z CREATED:20260726T092543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T092544Z UID:10009839-1799152200-1799154000@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-2-2-2-2-2/2027-01-05/ 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:20270106T131500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270106T134500 DTSTAMP:20260831T123843Z CREATED:20260831T123729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T123843Z UID:10010652-1799241300-1799243100@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-2/2027-01-06/ 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:20270107T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270107T180000 DTSTAMP:20260831T115754Z CREATED:20260831T115644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T115754Z UID:10010973-1799343000-1799344800@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/2027-01-07/ 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:20270112T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270112T130000 DTSTAMP:20260726T092544Z CREATED:20260726T092543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T092544Z UID:10009840-1799757000-1799758800@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-2-2-2-2-2/2027-01-12/ 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:20270113T131500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270113T134500 DTSTAMP:20260831T123843Z CREATED:20260831T123729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T123843Z UID:10010653-1799846100-1799847900@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-2/2027-01-13/ 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:20270114T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270114T180000 DTSTAMP:20260831T115754Z CREATED:20260831T115644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T115754Z UID:10010974-1799947800-1799949600@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/2027-01-14/ 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:20270119T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270119T130000 DTSTAMP:20260726T092544Z CREATED:20260726T092543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T092544Z UID:10009841-1800361800-1800363600@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-2-2-2-2-2/2027-01-19/ 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:20270120T131500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270120T134500 DTSTAMP:20260831T123843Z CREATED:20260831T123729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T123843Z UID:10010654-1800450900-1800452700@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-2/2027-01-20/ 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:20270121T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270121T180000 DTSTAMP:20260831T115754Z CREATED:20260831T115644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T115754Z UID:10010975-1800552600-1800554400@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/2027-01-21/ 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:20270126T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270126T130000 DTSTAMP:20260726T092544Z CREATED:20260726T092543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T092544Z UID:10009842-1800966600-1800968400@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-2-2-2-2-2/2027-01-26/ 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:20270127T131500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270127T134500 DTSTAMP:20260831T123843Z CREATED:20260831T123729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T123843Z UID:10010655-1801055700-1801057500@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-2/2027-01-27/ 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:20270128T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270128T180000 DTSTAMP:20260831T115754Z CREATED:20260831T115644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T115754Z UID:10010976-1801157400-1801159200@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/2027-01-28/ 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 END:VCALENDAR