Event Type : Meditation Conducted / Instructed

This weekly Mindfulness Meditation Practice allows you to meditate with others every Thursday lunchtime, either at the Library or online via Zoom. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, this drop-in class will help support you in establishing and strengthening your practice at this time.

Each month we invite a guest teachers to facilitate the meditation practice. Come once, come every week – OR if you prefer, connect once, connect every week – for this informal gathering.

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This silent retreat is an invitation to take the lived body as the path of awakening. This is not the body we objectify, judge or identify with, or have ambivalent feelings about, it is the natural wisdom unfolding when we fully immerse mindfulness in the body. This, the Buddha said, leads to ‘whatever skilful qualities are on the side of clear knowing’.

Sometimes meditators skip over the importance of awareness in the body, perhaps through misunderstanding, anxiety or aversion. In this retreat somatic practices will be integrated as part of our meditation. Somatic practices aid nervous system regulation and help unwind deeply held tensions and habituated patterns of reactivity. They help develop the ‘felt sense’, or interoceptive awareness, enabling a more grounded capacity to ease difficult and painful emotions and thoughts and supporting a more open-hearted engagement with life. As the bodymind settles into wholeness and awareness clarifies, the more subtle aspects of embodiment will reveal themselves transforming our usual perceptions of self and world.

The program will consist of lying down, sitting and walking, regular guided meditation, dharma talks, occasional relational meditation and regular somatic practice sessions. These will include working with the breath, unwinding movement and yoga, and TRE (Trauma Release Exercise).

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This 6-week course introduces the practice of Buddhist Mindfulness Meditation, also known as Vipassana Meditation, which is based on the teachings of the Buddha contained within the Discourse on the Establishment of Mindfulness (Satipatthana Sutta). The course integrates both theoretical and experiential aspects of the practice (sitting meditation and walking meditation).

The course is led by Buddhist teacher Jim Teoh, who draws from the Satipatthana Sutta and his almost 40 years of personal meditation experience.

It is suitable for beginners and practitioners of all levels.

This 6-week course introduces the practice of Buddhist Mindfulness Meditation, also known as Vipassana Meditation, which is based on the teachings of the Buddha contained within the Discourse on the Establishment of Mindfulness (Satipatthana Sutta). The course integrates both theoretical and experiential aspects of the practice (sitting meditation and walking meditation)

The course is led by Buddhist teacher Jim Teoh, who draws from the Satipatthana Sutta and his almost 40 years of personal meditation experience.

It is suitable for beginners and practitioners of all levels.

Register here

This weekly Mindfulness Meditation Practice allows you to meditate with others every Thursday lunchtime, either at the Library or online via Zoom. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, this drop-in class will help support you in establishing and strengthening your practice at this time.

Each month we invite a guest teachers to facilitate the meditation practice. Come once, come every week – OR if you prefer, connect once, connect every week – for this informal gathering.

Register here

Please register if you would like to attend.

Find out more

Location: In person at Western Sydney University (74 Rickard Rd, Bankstown City Campus), Room 1.4.34 on level 4 or Online (Zoom link below)
Cost: Free

Join us for an enlightening session with a Tibetan Buddhist Geshe-ma (equivalent to PhD), as we explore the profound practice of meditation and its integration into daily life.

Drawing on traditional Tibetan Buddhist teachings, we will discuss meditation techniques such as Shamatha (calm abiding) and Vipassana (insight meditation) while offering practical advice on how to incorporate mindfulness and compassion into everyday activities and learn to transform destructive emotions.

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced practitioner, this lecture will provide valuable insights into cultivating awareness and inner peace in the midst of your busy life.

The session will conclude with a Q&A, where we will discuss audience questions, offering personalized guidance and clarifying complex concepts in an accessible way.

Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of Tibetan Buddhist meditation and its transformative potential.

Register Now!

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This 6-week course introduces the practice of Buddhist Mindfulness Meditation, also known as Vipassana Meditation, which is based on the teachings of the Buddha contained within the Discourse on the Establishment of Mindfulness (Satipatthana Sutta). The course integrates both theoretical and experiential aspects of the practice (sitting meditation and walking meditation)

The course is led by Buddhist teacher Jim Teoh, who draws from the Satipatthana Sutta and his almost 40 years of personal meditation experience.

It is suitable for beginners and practitioners of all levels.

Register here

This 6-week course introduces the practice of Buddhist Mindfulness Meditation, also known as Vipassana Meditation, which is based on the teachings of the Buddha contained within the Discourse on the Establishment of Mindfulness (Satipatthana Sutta). The course integrates both theoretical and experiential aspects of the practice (sitting meditation and walking meditation).

The course is led by Buddhist teacher Jim Teoh, who draws from the Satipatthana Sutta and his almost 40 years of personal meditation experience.

It is suitable for beginners and practitioners of all levels.

This weekly Mindfulness Meditation Practice allows you to meditate with others every Thursday lunchtime, either at the Library or online via Zoom. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, this drop-in class will help support you in establishing and strengthening your practice at this time.

Each month we invite a guest teachers to facilitate the meditation practice. Come once, come every week – OR if you prefer, connect once, connect every week – for this informal gathering.

Register here

Please register if you would like to attend.

Find out more

Instructor: Ven. Nyaninda (Joining online from Malaysia)
Monday 30 Sep  | 7.00-8.30pm AEST
Location: Hybrid – WSU Bankstown City Campus, Room 1.4.34, level 4 or Online via Zoom (link below)
Cost: Free

We will be practicing the four aspect of awareness/mindfulness i.e. body, feeling, mind and phenomena (mind object) to calm the mind (samatha) and to gain insight (Vipassana). According to the Satipatthana Discourse, this is the most direct path to awakening.

Register Now!

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Location: In person at Western Sydney University (74 Rickard Rd, Bankstown City Campus), Room 1.4.34 on level 4 or Online (Zoom link below)
Cost: Free

Join us for an enlightening session with a Tibetan Buddhist Geshe-ma (equivalent to PhD), as we explore the profound practice of meditation and its integration into daily life.

Drawing on traditional Tibetan Buddhist teachings, we will discuss meditation techniques such as Shamatha (calm abiding) and Vipassana (insight meditation) while offering practical advice on how to incorporate mindfulness and compassion into everyday activities and learn to transform destructive emotions.

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced practitioner, this lecture will provide valuable insights into cultivating awareness and inner peace in the midst of your busy life.

The session will conclude with a Q&A, where we will discuss audience questions, offering personalized guidance and clarifying complex concepts in an accessible way.

Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of Tibetan Buddhist meditation and its transformative potential.

Register Now!

Zoom Link

Instructor: Ven. Nyaninda (Joining online from Malaysia)
Monday 30 Sep  | 7.00-8.30pm AEST
Location: Hybrid – WSU Bankstown City Campus, Room 1.4.34, level 4 or Online via Zoom (link below)
Cost: Free

We will be practicing the four aspect of awareness/mindfulness i.e. body, feeling, mind and phenomena (mind object) to calm the mind (samatha) and to gain insight (Vipassana). According to the Satipatthana Discourse, this is the most direct path to awakening.

Register Now!

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Vajrayana TV is an online platform offering you a range of extraordinary Buddhist teachings and practices on-demand, accessible wherever you are, on all your devices. Dive into short meditations or learn from Buddhist teachings with some of the world’s most respected Dharma teachers.

Link to TV Here

Vajrayana TV contains 100s of hours of video content on such subjects as Buddhist Psychology, Mind Training, Meditation, and more.

Watch it on your desktop or watch it on the go with your iPad or mobile device.

This 6-week course introduces the practice of Buddhist Mindfulness Meditation, also known as Vipassana Meditation, which is based on the teachings of the Buddha contained within the Discourse on the Establishment of Mindfulness (Satipatthana Sutta). The course integrates both theoretical and experiential aspects of the practice (sitting meditation and walking meditation).

The course is led by Buddhist teacher Jim Teoh, who draws from the Satipatthana Sutta and his almost 40 years of personal meditation experience.

It is suitable for beginners and practitioners of all levels.

This 6-week course introduces the practice of Buddhist Mindfulness Meditation, also known as Vipassana Meditation, which is based on the teachings of the Buddha contained within the Discourse on the Establishment of Mindfulness (Satipatthana Sutta). The course integrates both theoretical and experiential aspects of the practice (sitting meditation and walking meditation)

The course is led by Buddhist teacher Jim Teoh, who draws from the Satipatthana Sutta and his almost 40 years of personal meditation experience.

It is suitable for beginners and practitioners of all levels.

Register here

Whether you are a Buddhist or not, meditation is recognised as a wonderful tool for calming the mind. It is amazing just how much our mind “chatters” with unproductive thoughts! When we meditate, we learn the skills to calm these thoughts, allowing us to cultivate inner peace and happiness!

INTERMEDIATE CLASS

Ideal for those who have already been practising meditation. This class allows for more independent practice and in-depth discussions and guidance from your teacher.

Register Now

Whether you are a Buddhist or not, meditation is recognised as a wonderful tool for calming the mind. It is amazing just how much our mind “chatters” with unproductive thoughts! When we meditate, we learn the skills to calm these thoughts, allowing us to cultivate inner peace and happiness!

BEGINNERS CLASS

An introduction to the wonderful world of meditation.  To begin, your teacher will guide you through breathing techniques and correct posture. As your experience develops, your teacher will gently wean their guidance so that you can begin to feel comfortable meditating independently. Each class allows time to share experiences, reflect and ask any questions you may have regarding your journey.

Register Now

This weekly Mindfulness Meditation Practice allows you to meditate with others every Thursday lunchtime, either at the Library or online via Zoom. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, this drop-in class will help support you in establishing and strengthening your practice at this time.

Each month we invite a guest teachers to facilitate the meditation practice. Come once, come every week – OR if you prefer, connect once, connect every week – for this informal gathering.

Register here

Please register if you would like to attend.

Find out more

Dharma Drum Mountain (DDM) Sydney will be conducting “Beginner English Meditation Workshop” on 2024 October 5 (Sat) and October 12 (Sat) led by 3 Venerable from DDM Taiwan who have extensive experience in conducting meditation classes and retreats.
Workshop Highlight:
This workshop is tailored for beginners in English, using a relaxed and lively approach to teach the fundamental concepts and methods of introductory meditation practice.
Workshop Overview:
This workshop covers guided meditation, relaxation, breath awareness, walking meditation, meditation in motion and yoga exercises.
Through activities like sitting meditation, breathing and eight-form moving meditation, participants will be taught to collect their mind, eliminate delusive thoughts, focus on the present moment, be clearly aware of their thoughts and emotional changes, learn how to apply these skills in daily life and enjoy calmness and ease.
Registration is essential, only limited spots are available & it’s on first come first serve basis~

Full day attendance is required for both sessions (Oct 5 & Oct 12)

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In our busy, hectic lives carving out five days to rest deeply in meditation practice and the transformative power of the Buddha’s teachings is not always easy.

We’re delighted to announce that we have opened bookings for our October urban retreat so that you have the best opportunity to reserve that time. (Those of you in NSW, Queensland and South Australia can take advantage of the long weekend in those states.)

We warmly invite you to spend five days immersing yourself in the Tibetan Buddhist wisdom tradition.

Join us in our Buddhist temple by the park, or online to:

• establish or deepen your daily meditation practice
• learn how to work with distractions and obstacles that may arise during your practice
• hear, contemplate and meditate on the essence of the Buddha’s teachings
• create space to experience genuine inner peace and contentment
• begin a lasting transformation of your life

You will be supported by experienced meditation teachers Jan van der Breggen and Marianne Gizycki, and receive video teachings from Sogyal Rinpoche, a renowned master of the Tibetan Nyingma lineage and Dzogchen, or “Great Perfection”, tradition. The Dzogchen approach cuts to the essence of Buddha’s teachings to shows us who we really are: clear, wise, and fundamentally good.

Each day, which will run from 9:30am to 5:00pm, will feature a rich yet spacious program of teachings, guided meditation, and time for reflection and discussion.

We strongly encourage you to join us in person at Rigpa Sydney (158 Australia St, Newtown) to get the most out of your retreat time, but an online option is available if you cannot get to Sydney.

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Spend 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. This 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.

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Samādhi is a pāli word that is sometimes translated as concentration, but might be better understood as collecting, unifying, aligning, stabilising, and harmonising both mind and body. The Buddha gave extensive teachings on how to cultivate samādhi and the importance of this practice. Through cultivating samādhi there are beautiful, lovely, and powerful states of mind that foster deep feelings of tranquility, happiness, and wellbeing. These qualities of mind also create optimal conditions for gaining insight and learning about your own mind and experience.

These states are a possibility for all human beings and can be accessed and cultivated through practice. There is a fine art involved in navigating the mind that requires creativity, exploration, play, and responsiveness.

Each day there will be teachings given on the techniques for cultivating samādhi, working with the hindrances, finding a balanced approach to practise, and how to deepen the practice and explore avenues for insight. These instructions will centre around using the breath as a meditation object, whole body awareness, and the practice of mettā.

Date: Saturday 5 to Sunday 13 October 2024, arrive 4pm Saturday, depart 2pm on the closing day. Note that this includes the Labour Day public holiday.

Location: Vejjasala, 219 Forest Road Wingello, NSW 2579

Teacher: Kynan Tan a meditation teacher who takes a collaborative approach to helping students achieve their meditation goals. He draws upon a number of different modern and traditional techniques of contemplative and introspective practice. Kynan studies meditation with Dr. Tucker Peck, leads retreats, and teaches one-on-one instruction and online meditation courses.

Cost: $840 – $1440 depending on the type of accommodation. This price includes three lovingly prepared meals each day. Teaching is offered freely.

For more information or to book please click here

Teacher: Bhante Joe Atulo (Joining online from Sri Lanka)
First Monday of the month 2 Sep, 7 Oct, 4 Nov, 2 Dec| 7-8.30pm AET
Location: In person at Western Sydney University (74 Rickard Rd, Bankstown City Campus), Room 1.4.34 on level 4 or Online (Zoom link below)
Cost: Free

Bhante Joe will be teaching meditation on the first Monday of each month.  The focus of teaching will be the theory and practice of meditation in the Theravada Buddhist tradition.

Participants will learn …

*To develop a daily meditation practice

*To explore and choose an appropriate meditation topic

*To understand the basic theory behind the development of the mind

The sessions are open to anyone who would like to meditate. There’s also the option to continue the discussion in between sessions on the Dhamma-Vinaya Patipada Discord server.

N.B. The Monday 7 Oct session will be on the Labour Day public holiday and will be offered Online Only. The session will not be run at WSU Bankstown City.

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This 6-week course introduces the practice of Buddhist Mindfulness Meditation, also known as Vipassana Meditation, which is based on the teachings of the Buddha contained within the Discourse on the Establishment of Mindfulness (Satipatthana Sutta). The course integrates both theoretical and experiential aspects of the practice (sitting meditation and walking meditation).

The course is led by Buddhist teacher Jim Teoh, who draws from the Satipatthana Sutta and his almost 40 years of personal meditation experience.

It is suitable for beginners and practitioners of all levels.

This 6-week course introduces the practice of Buddhist Mindfulness Meditation, also known as Vipassana Meditation, which is based on the teachings of the Buddha contained within the Discourse on the Establishment of Mindfulness (Satipatthana Sutta). The course integrates both theoretical and experiential aspects of the practice (sitting meditation and walking meditation)

The course is led by Buddhist teacher Jim Teoh, who draws from the Satipatthana Sutta and his almost 40 years of personal meditation experience.

It is suitable for beginners and practitioners of all levels.

Register here

Whether you are a Buddhist or not, meditation is recognised as a wonderful tool for calming the mind. It is amazing just how much our mind “chatters” with unproductive thoughts! When we meditate, we learn the skills to calm these thoughts, allowing us to cultivate inner peace and happiness!

INTERMEDIATE CLASS

Ideal for those who have already been practising meditation. This class allows for more independent practice and in-depth discussions and guidance from your teacher.

Register Now

Whether you are a Buddhist or not, meditation is recognised as a wonderful tool for calming the mind. It is amazing just how much our mind “chatters” with unproductive thoughts! When we meditate, we learn the skills to calm these thoughts, allowing us to cultivate inner peace and happiness!

BEGINNERS CLASS

An introduction to the wonderful world of meditation.  To begin, your teacher will guide you through breathing techniques and correct posture. As your experience develops, your teacher will gently wean their guidance so that you can begin to feel comfortable meditating independently. Each class allows time to share experiences, reflect and ask any questions you may have regarding your journey.

Register Now

This weekly Mindfulness Meditation Practice allows you to meditate with others every Thursday lunchtime, either at the Library or online via Zoom. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, this drop-in class will help support you in establishing and strengthening your practice at this time.

Each month we invite a guest teachers to facilitate the meditation practice. Come once, come every week – OR if you prefer, connect once, connect every week – for this informal gathering.

Register here

Please register if you would like to attend.

Find out more

Dharma Drum Mountain (DDM) Sydney will be conducting “Beginner English Meditation Workshop” on 2024 October 5 (Sat) and October 12 (Sat) led by 3 Venerable from DDM Taiwan who have extensive experience in conducting meditation classes and retreats.
Workshop Highlight:
This workshop is tailored for beginners in English, using a relaxed and lively approach to teach the fundamental concepts and methods of introductory meditation practice.
Workshop Overview:
This workshop covers guided meditation, relaxation, breath awareness, walking meditation, meditation in motion and yoga exercises.
Through activities like sitting meditation, breathing and eight-form moving meditation, participants will be taught to collect their mind, eliminate delusive thoughts, focus on the present moment, be clearly aware of their thoughts and emotional changes, learn how to apply these skills in daily life and enjoy calmness and ease.
Registration is essential, only limited spots are available & it’s on first come first serve basis~

Full day attendance is required for both sessions (Oct 5 & Oct 12)

For more information

Gain Perspective

Learn about Buddhism and how it can influence your daily life. Learn the valuable teachings of the Buddha and learn how it can inspire you to be a better person.

Buddhism study will open your mind to new ideals and will give you the tools necessary to find your inner self. Prepare to be inspired and learn something new!

Meditation Cultivation

While for many, the monastic life is not an option, all of us love and need to retreat from the world occasionally. Spend a day in harmony with yourself; allow your body to regenerate. Receive excellent guidance in Buddhist meditation. Through meditation, you will learn to reconnect with your inner self.

Lunch

DELICIOUS Lunch will be provided during your One Day Retreat. Enjoy our wonderful selection of vegetarian cuisine. Experience the delight of our fresh, healthy vegetarian meals.

Our healthy meals are prepared to help reduce your blood cholesterol level and thus improve your health and longevity.

Spend a day in total relaxation, free your mind of negative thoughts, and free your spirit for cultivation.

This program is suitable for all, regardless of background and experience.

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