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SUMMARY:Walking the Path: A Weekend Retreat with Grahame White
DESCRIPTION:“The happiness of meditation is the highest happiness” – The Buddha \n\n\n\nJoin meditation teacher Grahame White for a weekend retreat exploring the fundamentals of Insight (Vipassana) Meditation. This weekend retreat will be offered in the green heart of NSW’s Southern Highlands at the Vejjasala Retreat Centre\, Wingello. \n\n\n\nPractising Vipassana meditation is perhaps the greatest gift we can give to ourselves and others. Vipassana is concerned primarily with the cultivation of awareness and understanding. Awareness so that we can see our minds more clearly and understanding so that we can know what is useful and what is not useful for experiencing a deep harmonious relationship with ourselves and the world. \n\n\n\nThis retreat is suitable for beginners and practitioners of all levels. \n\n\n\nAbout the Teacher\n\n\n\nGrahame White has been involved in Buddhist meditation practice for over 40 years. He took a primary role in the establishment of Vipassana (insight) meditation in the tradition of Mahasi Sayadaw in Australia and co-founded the Blue Mountains Insight Meditation Centre. He currently leads introductory and day-long courses in Australia and also regularly teaches retreats in the United States and various countries in Asia. Grahame has also helped pioneer the workshop format of teaching meditation that enhances the transfer of mindfulness from the formal sitting practice into daily life. \n\n\n\nVenue and Cost\n\n\n\nVejjasala\, located just outside the village of Wingello in the Southern Highlands of NSW\, is the retreat centre of the Association of Engaged Buddhists (AEB). The name\, Vejjasala\, means a place for healing. \n\n\n\nTickets are assigned on a first-come\, first-served basis via Eventrbite. \n\n\n\nThis retreat is catered with three vegetarian meals per day. Please indicate if you have any allergies or dietary requirements. Please note: we may not be able to accommodate all dietary requests. \n\n\n\nThe cost for the retreat is $250. Members and Friends of the Association of Engaged Buddhists should use the Promo code AEBMEM to receive the member price of $200 (a discount of $50). This cost covers food and accommodation.  \n\n\n\nThe annual membership fee for AEB is $60.00. To join AEB\, visit our membership page.
URL:https://engagedbuddhists.org.au/event/walking-the-path-a-weekend-retreat-with-grahame-white/
LOCATION:Vejjasala\, 219 Forest Road\, Wingello\, New South Wales\, 2579\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Talks and Meditation,Retreat
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SUMMARY:Guest Teacher Venerable Vimokkha (PhD)
DESCRIPTION:We’re happy to announce that  Venerable Vimokkha Mendhino\, Ph.D\,  the abbot of the Thai Forest Monastery Pipphalivanaram\, will be our guest teacher on Wednesday March 6th. To find out more about Ven. Vimokkha\, you can find his website here. The topic will be  based on the four foundation of mindfulness (Satipatthana)\, a pragmatic approach will be demonstrated how to turn inwards and seeing inwards in the practice of Samatha  and Vipassana\, thus to develop clear knowing and seeing into the nature of mind. \n\n\n\nWednesday night talks and meditation will also be shared online using Zoom per the below information (same each time) \n\n\n\nTopic: AEB Dhamma Teaching and MeditationTime: Feb 19\, 2025 07:00 PM Canberra\, Melbourne\, SydneyEvery 2 weeks on Wed\, 25 occurrence(s)Join Zoom MeetingMeeting ID: 844 8177 0268Passcode: 828714 \n\n\n\nThe venue is The Yananda Room\, at the bottom of Luna Apartments at 22 Hudson St\, is a great new venue\, easily accessible by train (6 minute walk from Lewisham Station)\, light rail (2 minute walk from Lewisham West)\, Bus (413\, Old Canterbury Rd) and plenty of street parking (Hudson St\, McGill St\, Old Canterbury Rd). More details can be found on the website here.
URL:https://engagedbuddhists.org.au/event/guest-teacher-venerable-vimokkha-phd/
LOCATION:The Yananda Room\, 22 Hudson St\, Lewisham\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Talks and Meditation
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SUMMARY:Dana Day - Sunday August 25th\, Buddhist Library
DESCRIPTION:Dana Days are an opportunity to: \n\n\n\n\ngather as a community\n\n\n\npractise meditation together\n\n\n\noffer a meal to Bhante\n\n\n\nshare social time and a meal\, catching up with others on the path.\n\n\n\n\nPlease note\, as there are no cooking facilities at the Buddhist Library\, please bring pre-cooked food along with your own disposable plates\, cups etc... \n\n\n\nDana Days will be a joint venture between the Buddhist Library and the Association. They will be held at the Buddhist Library\, 90–92 Church Street\, Camperdown\, from 10 am to 1:30 pm on the last Sunday of each month\, with the next one this Sunday 25th August.
URL:https://engagedbuddhists.org.au/event/dana-day-sunday-august-25th-buddhist-library/
LOCATION:Buddhist Library\, 90-92 Church St\, Camperdown\, New South Wales\, 2050\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dana Days,Dhamma Talks and Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240728T100000
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SUMMARY:Dana Day - Sunday July 28th\, Buddhist Library
DESCRIPTION:Dana Days are an opportunity to: \n\n\n\n\ngather as a community\n\n\n\npractise meditation together\n\n\n\noffer a meal to Bhante\n\n\n\nshare social time and a meal\, catching up with others on the path.\n\n\n\n\nPlease note\, as there are no cooking facilities at the Buddhist Library\, please bring pre-cooked food along with your own disposable plates\, cups etc... \n\n\n\nDana Days will be a joint venture between the Buddhist Library and the Association. They will be held at the Buddhist Library\, 90–92 Church Street\, Camperdown\, from 10 am to 1:30 pm on the last Sunday of each month\, with the next one this Sunday 30th June.
URL:https://engagedbuddhists.org.au/event/dana-day-sunday-may-26-buddhist-library-2/
LOCATION:Buddhist Library\, 90-92 Church St\, Camperdown\, New South Wales\, 2050\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dana Days,Dhamma Talks and Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231130T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231130T210000
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SUMMARY:Gratitude Evening for All AEB Friends
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\n\n\nAs the year draws to a close\, let’s come together for a special Gratitude Evening on November 30th. This isn’t just a meetup; it’s a moment of connection and reflection. There will be no talks; instead\, the focus will be on simply being present\, checking in with each other\, and ensuring everyone is doing well. We may do some chanting and short meditation together\, and if you are comfortable and willing\, share the moments that you are grateful for and perhaps your reflections with the group. This is an opportunity for mutual understanding and support.  \n\n\n\nThis gathering will be a heartfelt celebration of our shared journey and a moment to express gratitude for the experiences that have shaped us throughout the year. \n\n\n\nAll human and animals are welcome. 😛🐕🐱🐇🐢 \n\n\n\nPlease join us on Thursday 30 November 2023 ~ 7.30pm – 9.00pm. \n\n\n\nInfo\n\n\n\nView live on Zoom from 7.25pm on the night. Talks include meditation and generally conclude at 9pm. Download iCal calendar for the Zoom event. \n\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 985 1050 0274\n\n\n\nPasscode: 645945
URL:https://engagedbuddhists.org.au/event/gratitude-evening-for-all-aeb-friends/
LOCATION:New South Wales
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Talks and Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231116T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231116T210000
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SUMMARY:Spiritual Friendship in Buddhism
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\n\n\nSpiritual friendship\, known as kalyāṇa-mitta in Pali\, refers to the deep and supportive relationship between individuals who are committed to spiritual growth and the practice of the Dhamma (the teachings of the Buddha).  \n\n\n\nDavid O‘Rose will be exploring the qualities ideal in fostering spiritual maturity between friends. This will be a lively and interactive discussion among friends. Please join David & the community on Thursday 16 November 2023 at 7.30pm – 9.00pm. \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\nDavid O’Rose is an experienced leader of meditation groups\, both in Sydney and Hong Kong. His approach is utterly simple\, where the living experience of a meditative approach to everyday life is the aim of practice. \n\n\n\nInfo\n\n\n\nView live on Zoom from 7.25pm on the night. Talks include meditation and generally conclude at 9pm. Download iCal calendar for the Zoom event. \n\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 985 1050 0274\n\n\n\nPasscode: 645945
URL:https://engagedbuddhists.org.au/event/spiritual-friendship-in-buddhism/
LOCATION:New South Wales
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Talks and Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231109T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231109T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T004503
CREATED:20231102T045617Z
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SUMMARY:Signs of the True Teaching
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\n\n\nPlease join us on Thursday 11 November 7.30–9.00pm AEST (5.30pm Bangkok time) when Venerable Pandit Bhikkhu will speak on the topic of the whole path of Enlightenment from the Lesser Sutta on the Elephant‘s Footprint. \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\nVenerable Pandit Bhikkhu was ordained in the Thai Theravada Buddhist tradition in 1997 in a parkland monastery\, Rajaburi Province. In 2001 he moved to Wat Paknam\, Bangkok\, where he completed degrees in the monastic university in Buddhist Psychology (BA) and Buddhist Studies (MA). He organised and ran the Little Bangkok Sangha group in Bangkok\, which was the only English-speaking group in the capital of Thailand. His interests include psychology and the dhamma of fairy tales. \n\n\n\nInfo\n\n\n\nView live on Zoom from 7.25pm on the night. Talks include meditation and generally conclude at 9pm. Download iCal calendar for the Zoom event. \n\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 985 1050 0274\n\n\n\nPasscode: 645945
URL:https://engagedbuddhists.org.au/event/signs-of-the-true-teaching/
LOCATION:New South Wales
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Talks and Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231026T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231026T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T004503
CREATED:20231015T011924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231015T014015Z
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SUMMARY:The journey of losing Lucy - by Thay Thong Phap
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\n\n\nLucy\, Thay’s beloved dog\, his companion & loyal friend\, passed away peacefully in his arm on September 21. The bond between a human and a canine companion is a unique and profound connection. It transcends words\, built on shared experiences\, silent understanding\, and the purest form of love. Lucy was not just a pet for Thay; she was family — a source of joy\, comfort\, and solace. As Thay cradled Lucy in his arms during her final moments\, he found refuge in the teachings that guide us through the inevitable pain of losing our loved ones. Buddhism teaches us about the nature of suffering and the impermanence of life. Lucy’s departure has become a profound lesson\, a reminder that life is a fleeting\, fragile gift that we must cherish and appreciate. In this talk\, Thay will share with you the experience of losing Lucy and all that he has learned from the whole of our lives together. There will be lots of discussion and reflection.  \n\n\n\nPlease join Thay & the community for this insightful talk and meditation on Thursday 26 October\, 2023 ~ 7.30pm – 9.00pm. \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\nThích Trúc Thông Pháp is a bhikkhu (fully ordained monk) in a Vietnamese meditation tradition. His teacher is the Most Venerable Thầy Thích Thanh Từ\, a meditation master in the Truc Lam (Bamboo Forest) school. Originating from Port Adelaide in South Australia and then Tasmania from 2010- 2017\, he now lives in the Southern Flinders Ranges with a small community of Anglican religious brothers and sisters. He has a Master’s Degree in Social Sciences (Counselling) and a Diploma in Psychosynthesis and was the Buddhist representative chaplain at the University of Tasmania for four years prior to working for four years as the Buddhist chaplain at Oasis\, the multifaith chaplaincy centre at Flinders University\, SA. \n\n\n\nInfo\n\n\n\nView live on Zoom from 7.25pm on the night. Talks include meditation and generally conclude at 9pm. Download iCal calendar for the Zoom event. \n\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 985 1050 0274\n\n\n\nPasscode: 645945\n\n\n\n\n\n			 $250 – $300 \n		\n\n\n\n	\n	\n\n	\n					Details		\n	\n	\n\n		\n			\n				Start:\n				\n					 3 October 2025 @ 4:00 pm \n									\n			\n\n			\n				End:\n				\n					 6 October 2025 @ 2:00 pm \n									\n			\n\n		\n					\n				Cost:\n				 $250 – $300 \n			\n		\n		\n		Event Categories: Dhamma Talks and Meditation\, Retreat
URL:https://engagedbuddhists.org.au/event/new-the-journey-of-losing-lucy-by-thay-thong-phap/
LOCATION:New South Wales
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Talks and Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231019T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231019T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T004503
CREATED:20231006T001444Z
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SUMMARY:Those Pesky Thoughts – how to control thinking and when to just observe it
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\n\n\nAfter Venerable Pandit Bhikkhu‘s enlightening talk “What Do You Think” in July\, where Bhante delved deep into the intricacies of our thought processes\, many requested further teachings on how to control our minds. We’re thrilled to announce that Bhante is returning to speak on this topic! \n\n\n\nJoin us on Thursday 19 October 7.30–9.00pm AEST (5.30pm Bangkok time) when Venerable Pandit Bhikkhu will guide us on the journey to understanding and managing our thoughts. Learn when to take control and when to simply observe those pesky thoughts that can tangle our mind.  \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\nVenerable Pandit Bhikkhu was ordained in the Thai Theravada Buddhist tradition in 1997 in a parkland monastery\, Rajaburi Province. In 2001 he moved to Wat Paknam\, Bangkok\, where he completed degrees in the monastic university in Buddhist Psychology (BA) and Buddhist Studies (MA). He organised and ran the Little Bangkok Sangha group in Bangkok\, which was the only English-speaking group in the capital of Thailand. His interests include psychology and the dhamma of fairy tales. \n\n\n\nInfo\n\n\n\nView live on Zoom from 7.25pm on the night. Talks include meditation and generally conclude at 9pm. Download iCal calendar for the Zoom event. \n\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 985 1050 0274\n\n\n\nPasscode: 645945
URL:https://engagedbuddhists.org.au/event/those-pesky-thoughts-how-to-control-thinking-and-when-to-just-observe-it/
LOCATION:New South Wales
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Talks and Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231012T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231012T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T004503
CREATED:20231006T000418Z
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SUMMARY:Health (Wholeness) and Buddhist Practice\, Part II
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\n\n\nHealth is a state of complete physical\, mental\, social and spiritual well-being\, a deep sense of “wholeness”\, interconnection and belonging. Health is not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. \n\n\n\nThrough considering this proposition we may gain a new perspective on the “world out there”\, with its living inhabitants (many are self-declared Homo sapiens)\, and multifarious other extant creatures and infinite other phenomena\, and may gain a deep insight into the “world in here”. \n\n\n\nWe may gain a greater felt sense of our mutual interdependence with all of life. As Thich Nhat Han says: “We actually experience inter-being with each other and the world.” \n\n\n\nPlease join Dr Jonathan Page on 12th October 2023\, 7.30pm for the second part of the talk on Health (Wholeness) and Buddhist Practice. \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n Dr Jonathan Page has been a medical oncologist for 40 years and whose meditation practice goes back to 1984\, but to his chagrin was largely an erratic practitioner until 2004\, generally employing meditation as a last resort to manage innumerable life crises (with variable impact). \n\n\n\nOver time he has found meditation to be of great personal benefit\, particularly in navigating the major challenges of life\, notably aging and mortality\, the impermanence of relationships and the ravages of burnout. In understanding and largely overcoming burnout it has been possible to treat cancer patients with greater compassion\, attending to the vital psycho-spiritual domain\, whilst retaining some degree of resilience. Meditation can open the door to clear understanding and vast possibility. \n\n\n\nInfo\n\n\n\nView live on Zoom from 7.25pm on the night. Talks include meditation and generally conclude at 9pm. Download iCal calendar for the Zoom event. \n\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 985 1050 0274\n\n\n\nPasscode: 645945
URL:https://engagedbuddhists.org.au/event/health-wholeness-and-buddhist-practice-part-ii/
LOCATION:New South Wales
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Talks and Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230928T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230928T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T004503
CREATED:20230831T012123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T012142Z
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SUMMARY:Thay Thích Trúc Thông Pháp: To study the Way is to study the Self
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\n\n\nThay Thich Truc Thong Phap reflects the profound insight of his journey of self-discovery in finding “The Way”! \n\n\n\nThere will be lots of discussion and reflection. \n\n\n\nPlease join Thay & the community for the delightful talk and meditation on Thursday 28 Sept\, 2023~7.30pm – 9.00pm. \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\nThích Trúc Thông Pháp is a bhikkhu (fully ordained monk) in a Vietnamese meditation tradition. His teacher is the Most Venerable Thầy Thích Thanh Từ\, a meditation master in the Truc Lam (Bamboo Forest) school. Originating from Port Adelaide in South Australia and then Tasmania from 2010- 2017\, he now lives in the Southern Flinders Ranges with a small community of Anglican religious brothers and sisters. He has a Master’s Degree in Social Sciences (Counselling) and a Diploma in Psychosynthesis and was the Buddhist representative chaplain at the University of Tasmania for four years prior to working for four years as the Buddhist chaplain at Oasis\, the multifaith chaplaincy centre at Flinders University\, SA. \n\n\n\nInfo\n\n\n\nView live on Zoom from 7.25pm on the night. Talks include meditation and generally conclude at 9pm. Download iCal calendar for the Zoom event. \n\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 985 1050 0274\n\n\n\nPasscode: 645945
URL:https://engagedbuddhists.org.au/event/thay-thich-truc-thong-phap-to-study-the-way-is-to-study-the-self/
LOCATION:New South Wales
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Talks and Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230921T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230921T210000
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SUMMARY:Sue Toohey: Enlightened people or enlightened actions
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\n\n\nMany of us find the idea of enlightenment almost too big to comprehend. The idea that we might become fully enlightened beings seems unlikely – at least in this life. Tonight with Sue Toohey we discuss a saying from the Zen teacher\, Shunryu Suzuki\, which may help us explore our understanding of what enlightenment is and at the same time help us develop greater compassion for ourselves and for our teachers. \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\nSue Toohey is an experienced Dhamma\, meditation and yoga teacher\, qualified in both Hatha and Dru styles of yoga. She regularly takes meditation drop-in classes at the Buddhist Library. Formerly a university lecturer in the School of Public Health at UNSW\, she has a lifelong interest in using yoga to counteract depression and anxiety and develop mental well-being. She has been a Buddhist practitioner for more than 30 years. \n\n\n\nInfo\n\n\n\nView live on Zoom from 7.25pm on the night. Talks include meditation and generally conclude at 9pm. Download iCal calendar for the Zoom event. \n\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 985 1050 0274\n\n\n\nPasscode: 645945
URL:https://engagedbuddhists.org.au/event/sue-toohey-enlightened-people-or-enlightened-actions/
LOCATION:New South Wales
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Talks and Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230914T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230914T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T004503
CREATED:20230831T011826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T011826Z
UID:2793-1694719800-1694725200@engagedbuddhists.org.au
SUMMARY:Venerable Pandit Bhikkhu: Saving Snow Whites
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\n\n\n“Saving Snow White” is not about rescuing the princess from a poisoned apple or an evil queen. Instead\, it’s about saving the wisdom embedded within the story. Venerable Pandit will enlighten us with the dharma of the snow white story\, and lessons for the unconscious mind \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\nPandit Bhikkhu: While searching aimlessly for something to read in a quiet library in rural New Zealand Pandit came across a book on Buddhism. Inspired to investigate further he devoured what few books on the topic he could find\, and then took off to start some monastery stays and short retreats. Before leaving NZ and heading back to his native England he took some longer retreats\, including 10 days at Te Moata retreat centre in the Coromandel Peninsula of NZ with Steven Smith teaching Mahasi style meditation. Following the Forest temples in the lineage of Luang Phor Chah for a few years\, Pandit entered Ratanagiri Monastery in Newcastle\, Northern UK in 1994 as an Anagarika (novice). Six months there\, and then six months further in Amaravati while Ajahn Sumedho was abbot\, convinced him to ordain as a monk. He headed off to Thailand in late 1996 and ordained as a Buddhist monk at Wat Luang Phor Sodh in Rajaburi Province. Four years later he moved to Wat Paknam\, Bhasicharoen in order to attend the monastic university\, gaining a degree in psychology. \n\n\n\nHaving had experience in meditation styles of  Mahasi Sayadaw\, Ajahn Chah\, Dhammakaya\, and some Tibetan\, Pandit Bhikkhu claims no lineage other than Buddhism. His own approach uses reflection on the six senses to hold the mind in empty alert awareness. But there are various techniques that are useful for people at different times in their practise. Just so long as you keep making an effort\, with the right goal in mind\, progress will be made. \n\n\n\nHis interests\, besides nuclear power\, vertical axis wind turbines and the Electric Universe theory\, include psychology\, faerie tales\, and other mystic religious traditions. \n\n\n\n\nInfo\n\n\n\nView live on Zoom from 7.25pm on the night. Talks include meditation and generally conclude at 9pm. Download iCal calendar for the Zoom event. \n\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 985 1050 0274\n\n\n\nPasscode: 645945
URL:https://engagedbuddhists.org.au/event/venerable-pandit-bhikkhu-saving-snow-whites/
LOCATION:New South Wales
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Talks and Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230831T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230831T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T004503
CREATED:20230825T025437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T025438Z
UID:2789-1693510200-1693515600@engagedbuddhists.org.au
SUMMARY:Kynan Tan: The Practice of Mettā (Cultivating Loving-Kindness)
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\n\n\nCultivating intentions of friendliness and goodwill is a foundational practice in many contemplative traditions. Yet when left to guide ourselves\, it can be unclear how to cultivate these intentions and what to do when something quite different from our intentions arises. In this session we will discuss why these practices are important\, how we can allow the practice to flourish through creative use of visualization\, phrases\, and body awareness\, and we will do guided and self-guided practice. We will also look at how various Buddhist traditions describe the practice of mettā and how this has been adapted and extended over time. \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\nKynan Tan is a meditation teacher who takes a collaborative approach to helping students achieve their meditation goals. He came to meditation after struggles with stress\, anxiety\, and depression and found the practice to be transformative. He believes that meditation has enormous potential for creating positive change and opening up new ways of relating to our experience. \n\n\n\nKynan draws upon a number of different modern and traditional techniques of contemplative and introspective practice. He is a longtime practitioner of the stages of śamatha-vipassanā (as presented in the book The Mind Illuminated)\, Rob Burbea’s insight meditation techniques\, nondual awareness\, and brahmavihārā practices (mettā\, compassion\, empathetic joy\, and equanimity). \n\n\n\nKynan studies meditation with Dr. Tucker Peck. He teaches the Pragmatic Dharma Club at the San Francisco Dharma Collective\, leads retreats\, and teaches one-on-one instruction and online meditation courses. Kynan has sat a number of retreats\, including a month-long solo retreat in 2021. \n\n\n\nInfo\n\n\n\nView live on Zoom from 7.25pm on the night. Talks include meditation and generally conclude at 9pm. Download iCal calendar for the Zoom event. \n\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 985 1050 0274\n\n\n\nPasscode: 645945
URL:https://engagedbuddhists.org.au/event/kynan-tan-the-practice-of-metta-cultivating-loving-kindness/
LOCATION:New South Wales
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Talks and Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230824T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230824T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T004503
CREATED:20230810T092255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230810T092338Z
UID:2771-1692905400-1692910800@engagedbuddhists.org.au
SUMMARY:David O'Rose & Tina Ng: Transforming Conflicts (Part 2)
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\n\n\nConflict is an inevitable part of life\, but it doesn’t have to be a source of suffering. Transforming conflict within and between others and even nations is based on understanding its roots. All forms of suffering (dukkha) serve as invitations to deepen our spiritual practice. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this unique opportunity to learn from two remarkable spiritual teachers  \n\n\n\nDavid O’Rose and Tina Ng\, to enrich your spiritual journey and create a more harmonious world through this practical and illuminating exploration of conflict from a Buddhist Perspective.Join us for these enlightening & interactive dialogue sessions via Zoom on 17 & 24 Aug\, 7.30pm -9.00pm. \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\nDavid O’Rose is an experienced leader of meditation groups\, both in Sydney and Hong Kong. His approach is utterly simple\, where the living experience of a meditative approach to everyday life is the aim of practice. \n\n\n\nTina Ng is the Founder and President of the Metta Centre and also the Principal Solicitor of Metta Legal\, a law firm that deals with cases relating to family law\, child protection\, property\, wills & estates\, civil litigation\, and guardianship matters. She is an accredited mediator at Metta Resolution\, which provides mediation\, training\, and coaching to resolve conflict in the community and within families. \n\n\n\nInfo\n\n\n\nView live on Zoom from 7.25pm on the night. Talks include meditation and generally conclude at 9pm. Download iCal calendar for the Zoom event. \n\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 985 1050 0274\n\n\n\nPasscode: 645945
URL:https://engagedbuddhists.org.au/event/david-orose-tina-ng-transforming-conflicts-2/
LOCATION:New South Wales
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Talks and Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230817T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230817T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T004503
CREATED:20230810T092134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230810T092339Z
UID:2766-1692300600-1692306000@engagedbuddhists.org.au
SUMMARY:David O'Rose & Tina Ng: Transforming Conflicts (Part 1)
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\n\n\nConflict is an inevitable part of life\, but it doesn’t have to be a source of suffering. Transforming conflict within and between others and even nations is based on understanding its roots. All forms of suffering (dukkha) serve as invitations to deepen our spiritual practice. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this unique opportunity to learn from two remarkable spiritual teachers  \n\n\n\nDavid O’Rose and Tina Ng\, to enrich your spiritual journey and create a more harmonious world through this practical and illuminating exploration of conflict from a Buddhist Perspective.Join us for these enlightening & interactive dialogue sessions via Zoom on 17 & 24 Aug\, 7.30pm -9.00pm. \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\nDavid O’Rose is an experienced leader of meditation groups\, both in Sydney and Hong Kong. His approach is utterly simple\, where the living experience of a meditative approach to everyday life is the aim of practice. \n\n\n\nTina Ng is the Founder and President of the Metta Centre and also the Principal Solicitor of Metta Legal\, a law firm that deals with cases relating to family law\, child protection\, property\, wills & estates\, civil litigation\, and guardianship matters. She is an accredited mediator at Metta Resolution\, which provides mediation\, training\, and coaching to resolve conflict in the community and within families. \n\n\n\nInfo\n\n\n\nView live on Zoom from 7.25pm on the night. Talks include meditation and generally conclude at 9pm. Download iCal calendar for the Zoom event. \n\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 985 1050 0274\n\n\n\nPasscode: 645945
URL:https://engagedbuddhists.org.au/event/david-orose-tina-ng-transforming-conflicts/
LOCATION:New South Wales
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Talks and Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230810T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230810T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T004503
CREATED:20230802T033211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T033211Z
UID:2746-1691695800-1691701200@engagedbuddhists.org.au
SUMMARY:Jonathan Page: Health (Wholeness) and Buddhist Practice
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\n\n\nHealth is a state of complete physical\, mental\, social and spiritual well-being\, a deep sense of “wholeness”\, interconnection and belonging. \n\n\n\nHealth is not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. \n\n\n\nThrough considering this proposition we may gain a new perspective on the “world out there”\, with its living inhabitants (many are self-declared Homo sapiens)\, and multifarious other extant creatures and infinite other phenomena\, and may gain a deep insight into the “world in here”. \n\n\n\nWe may gain a greater felt sense of our mutual interdependence with all of life. \n\n\n\nAs Thich Nhat Hahn says: “We actually experience inter-being with each other and the world”. \n\n\n\nPlease join Dr. Jonathan Page for an insightful talk & Dharma discussion on 10th August\, 2023\, 7.30pm. Looking forward to seeing you. \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\nJonathan Page has been a medical oncologist for 40 years and whose meditation practice goes back to 1984\, but to his chagrin was largely an erratic practitioner until 2004\, generally employing meditation as a last resort to manage innumerable life crises (with variable impact). \n\n\n\nOver time he has found meditation to be of great personal benefit\, particularly in navigating the major challenges of life\, notably aging and mortality\, the impermanence of relationships and the ravages of burnout. \n\n\n\nIn understanding and largely overcoming burnout it has been possible to treat cancer patients with greater compassion\, attending to the vital psycho-spiritual domain\, whilst retaining some degree of resilience. Meditation can open the door to clear understanding and vast possibility. \n\n\n\n\nInfo\n\n\n\nView live on Zoom from 7.25pm on the night. Talks include meditation and generally conclude at 9pm. Download iCal calendar for the Zoom event. \n\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 985 1050 0274\n\n\n\nPasscode: 645945
URL:https://engagedbuddhists.org.au/event/jonathan-page-health-wholeness-and-buddhist-practice/
LOCATION:New South Wales
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Talks and Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230720T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230720T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T004503
CREATED:20230712T003223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T003224Z
UID:2736-1689881400-1689886800@engagedbuddhists.org.au
SUMMARY:Bhante Pandit: What Do You Think?
DESCRIPTION:Meditation should fundamentally change your relationship to your thoughts. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nWhat do you think? Meditation should fundamentally change your relationship to your thoughts. \n\n\n\nVenerable Pandit will break down the types of thinking we all have and finish with the mind that is free from discursive thinking altogether.  \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\nPandit Bhikkhu: While searching aimlessly for something to read in a quiet library in rural New Zealand Pandit came across a book on Buddhism. Inspired to investigate further he devoured what few books on the topic he could find\, and then took off to start some monastery stays and short retreats. Before leaving NZ and heading back to his native England he took some longer retreats\, including 10 days at Te Moata retreat centre in the Coromandel Peninsula of NZ with Steven Smith teaching Mahasi style meditation. Following the Forest temples in the lineage of Luang Phor Chah for a few years\, Pandit entered Ratanagiri Monastery in Newcastle\, Northern UK in 1994 as an Anagarika (novice). Six months there\, and then six months further in Amaravati while Ajahn Sumedho was abbot\, convinced him to ordain as a monk. He headed off to Thailand in late 1996 and ordained as a Buddhist monk at Wat Luang Phor Sodh in Rajaburi Province. Four years later he moved to Wat Paknam\, Bhasicharoen in order to attend the monastic university\, gaining a degree in psychology. \n\n\n\nHaving had experience in meditation styles of  Mahasi Sayadaw\, Ajahn Chah\, Dhammakaya\, and some Tibetan\, Pandit Bhikkhu claims no lineage other than Buddhism. His own approach uses reflection on the six senses to hold the mind in empty alert awareness. But there are various techniques that are useful for people at different times in their practise. Just so long as you keep making an effort\, with the right goal in mind\, progress will be made. \n\n\n\nHis interests\, besides nuclear power\, vertical axis wind turbines and the Electric Universe theory\, include psychology\, faerie tales\, and other mystic religious traditions. \n\n\n\n\nInfo\n\n\n\nView live on Zoom from 7.25pm on the night. Talks include meditation and generally conclude at 9pm. Download iCal calendar for the Zoom event. \n\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 985 1050 0274\n\n\n\nPasscode: 645945
URL:https://engagedbuddhists.org.au/event/bhante-pandit-what-do-you-think/
LOCATION:New South Wales
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Talks and Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230713T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230713T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T004503
CREATED:20230628T074226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230708T064630Z
UID:2724-1689276600-1689282000@engagedbuddhists.org.au
SUMMARY:David O’Rose & Tina Ng: Exploring Meditative Practices
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\n\n\n“Exploring Meditative Practices”. \n\n\n\nJointly organised by Metta Centre & The Association of Engaged Buddhists \n\n\n\nPresenter: David O’Rose & Tina Ng \n\n\n\nThursdays 6 & 13 July\, 2023 ~ 7.30pm-9pm  \n\n\n\nVia Zoom \n\n\n\nCost: By Donation \n\n\n\nIn these transformative workshops over 2 Thursdays on 6 & 13 July\, we invite you to embark on a profound journey into exploring different meditation approaches\, tapping into the timeless wisdom of the Buddha in both traditional & contemplative practices. Whether you are a novice or have an established meditation routine\, this workshop will enrich your understanding and enhance your ability to integrate meditation into your daily life. \n\n\n\nOur skilled facilitators\, the Dynamic Duo – David O’Rose & Tina Ng will provide practical guidance on establishing and sustaining a regular meditation practice\, addressing common challenges\, and offering insights to deepen your experience.  \n\n\n\nThrough interactive discussions\, group meditations\, and reflective exercises\, you will have the chance to connect with like-minded individuals on the path of self-discovery and inner growth. The workshop provides a nurturing space for sharing insights\, fostering a sense of community\, and supporting one another on this transformative journey. \n\n\n\nJoin us for these enriching workshops & we hope you will gain a deeper understanding & unlock the power of traditional\, contemplative meditation practices which you can incorporate into your daily meditation routine. \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\nDavid O’Rose is an experienced leader of meditation groups\, both in Sydney and Hong Kong. His approach is utterly simple\, where the living experience of a meditative approach to everyday life is the aim of practice. \n\n\n\nTina Ng is the Founder and President of the Metta Centre and also the Principal Solicitor of Metta Legal\, a law firm that deals with cases relating to family law\, child protection\, property\, wills & estates\, civil litigation\, and guardianship matters. She is an accredited mediator at Metta Resolution\, which provides mediation\, training\, and coaching to resolve conflict in the community and within families. \n\n\n\nInfo\n\n\n\nView live on Zoom from 7.25pm on the night. Talks include meditation and generally conclude at 9pm. Download iCal calendar for the Zoom event. \n\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 985 1050 0274\n\n\n\nPasscode: 645945
URL:https://engagedbuddhists.org.au/event/david-orose-tina-ng-exploring-meditative-practices-2/
LOCATION:New South Wales
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Talks and Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230706T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230706T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T004503
CREATED:20230628T073935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230708T064639Z
UID:2719-1688671800-1688677200@engagedbuddhists.org.au
SUMMARY:David O’Rose & Tina Ng: Exploring Meditative Practices
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\n\n\n“Exploring Meditative Practices”. \n\n\n\nJointly organised by Metta Centre & The Association of Engaged Buddhists \n\n\n\nPresenter: David O’Rose & Tina Ng \n\n\n\nThursdays 6 & 13 July\, 2023 ~ 7.30pm-9pm  \n\n\n\nVia Zoom \n\n\n\nCost: By Donation \n\n\n\nIn these transformative workshops over 2 Thursdays on 6 & 13 July\, we invite you to embark on a profound journey into exploring different meditation approaches\, tapping into the timeless wisdom of the Buddha in both traditional & contemplative practices. Whether you are a novice or have an established meditation routine\, this workshop will enrich your understanding and enhance your ability to integrate meditation into your daily life. \n\n\n\nOur skilled facilitators\, the Dynamic Duo – David O’Rose & Tina Ng will provide practical guidance on establishing and sustaining a regular meditation practice\, addressing common challenges\, and offering insights to deepen your experience.  \n\n\n\nThrough interactive discussions\, group meditations\, and reflective exercises\, you will have the chance to connect with like-minded individuals on the path of self-discovery and inner growth. The workshop provides a nurturing space for sharing insights\, fostering a sense of community\, and supporting one another on this transformative journey. \n\n\n\nJoin us for these enriching workshops & we hope you will gain a deeper understanding & unlock the power of traditional\, contemplative meditation practices which you can incorporate into your daily meditation routine. \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\nDavid O’Rose is an experienced leader of meditation groups\, both in Sydney and Hong Kong. His approach is utterly simple\, where the living experience of a meditative approach to everyday life is the aim of practice. \n\n\n\nTina Ng is the Founder and President of the Metta Centre and also the Principal Solicitor of Metta Legal\, a law firm that deals with cases relating to family law\, child protection\, property\, wills & estates\, civil litigation\, and guardianship matters. She is an accredited mediator at Metta Resolution\, which provides mediation\, training\, and coaching to resolve conflict in the community and within families. \n\n\n\nInfo\n\n\n\nView live on Zoom from 7.25pm on the night. Talks include meditation and generally conclude at 9pm. Download iCal calendar for the Zoom event. \n\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 985 1050 0274\n\n\n\nPasscode: 645945
URL:https://engagedbuddhists.org.au/event/david-orose-tina-ng-exploring-meditative-practices/
LOCATION:New South Wales
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Talks and Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230629T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230629T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T004503
CREATED:20230628T073611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T073752Z
UID:2713-1688067000-1688072400@engagedbuddhists.org.au
SUMMARY:Thay Thông Pháp: Back to Basics - The teaching of Thích Thanh Từ
DESCRIPTION:Speaker\n\n\n\nThích Trúc Thông Pháp is a bhikkhu (fully ordained monk) in a Vietnamese meditation tradition. His teacher is the Most Venerable Thầy Thích Thanh Từ\, a meditation master in the Truc Lam (Bamboo Forest) school. Originating from Port Adelaide in South Australia and then Tasmania from 2010- 2017\, he now lives in the Southern Flinders Ranges with a small community of Anglican religious brothers and sisters. He has a Master’s Degree in Social Sciences (Counselling) and a Diploma in Psychosynthesis and was the Buddhist representative chaplain at the University of Tasmania for four years prior to working for four years as the Buddhist chaplain at Oasis\, the multifaith chaplaincy centre at Flinders University\, SA. \n\n\n\nInfo\n\n\n\nView live on Zoom from 7.25pm on the night. Talks include meditation and generally conclude at 9pm. Download iCal calendar for the Zoom event. \n\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 985 1050 0274\n\n\n\nPasscode: 645945
URL:https://engagedbuddhists.org.au/event/thay/
LOCATION:New South Wales
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Talks and Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230615T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230615T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T004503
CREATED:20230601T070939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230613T050324Z
UID:2686-1686857400-1686862800@engagedbuddhists.org.au
SUMMARY:Bhante Pandit: When the Mind Leans Into Perceiving
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\n\n\nVenerable Pandit Bhikku will continue to explore the Buddha’s teaching about our Mind. In this talk\, Bhante will show us what happens “When the Mind Leans into Perceiving”. This is the original Buddhist teaching on the fuels of consciousness. \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\nPandit Bhikkhu: While searching aimlessly for something to read in a quiet library in rural New Zealand Pandit came across a book on Buddhism. Inspired to investigate further he devoured what few books on the topic he could find\, and then took off to start some monastery stays and short retreats. Before leaving NZ and heading back to his native England he took some longer retreats\, including 10 days at Te Moata retreat centre in the Coromandel Peninsula of NZ with Steven Smith teaching Mahasi style meditation. Following the Forest temples in the lineage of Luang Phor Chah for a few years\, Pandit entered Ratanagiri Monastery in Newcastle\, Northern UK in 1994 as an Anagarika (novice). Six months there\, and then six months further in Amaravati while Ajahn Sumedho was abbot\, convinced him to ordain as a monk. He headed off to Thailand in late 1996 and ordained as a Buddhist monk at Wat Luang Phor Sodh in Rajaburi Province. Four years later he moved to Wat Paknam\, Bhasicharoen in order to attend the monastic university\, gaining a degree in psychology. \n\n\n\nHaving had experience in meditation styles of  Mahasi Sayadaw\, Ajahn Chah\, Dhammakaya\, and some Tibetan\, Pandit Bhikkhu claims no lineage other than Buddhism. His own approach uses reflection on the six senses to hold the mind in empty alert awareness. But there are various techniques that are useful for people at different times in their practise. Just so long as you keep making an effort\, with the right goal in mind\, progress will be made. \n\n\n\nHis interests\, besides nuclear power\, vertical axis wind turbines and the Electric Universe theory\, include psychology\, faerie tales\, and other mystic religious traditions. \n\n\n\n\nInfo\n\n\n\nView live on Zoom from 7.25pm on the night. Talks include meditation and generally conclude at 9pm. Download iCal calendar for the Zoom event. \n\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 985 1050 0274\n\n\n\nPasscode: 645945
URL:https://engagedbuddhists.org.au/event/bhante-pandit/
LOCATION:New South Wales
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Talks and Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230608T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230608T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T004503
CREATED:20230601T070740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T070740Z
UID:2683-1686252600-1686258000@engagedbuddhists.org.au
SUMMARY:Dr. Jonathan Page: Premature Transcendence
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\n\n\nDr. Jonathan Page\, the renowned Dhamma teacher and Medical Oncologist will be back to deliver another important topic: “Premature Transcendence”. \n\n\n\nDr. Page explained\, Premature Transcendence\, in summary\, means “trying to rise above the raw and messy side of our humanness before we have fully faced it and made peace with it”. \n\n\n\nPlease join Dr. Jonathan Page for an insightful talk & Dharma discussion on 8th June 2023\, 7.30pm. \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\nJonathan Page has been a medical oncologist for 40 years and whose meditation practice goes back to 1984\, but to his chagrin was largely an erratic practitioner until 2004\, generally employing meditation as a last resort to manage innumerable life crises (with variable impact). Over time he has found meditation to be of great personal benefit\, particularly in navigating the major challenges of life\, notably aging and mortality\, the impermanence of relationships and the ravages of burnout.In understanding and largely overcoming burnout it has been possible to treat cancer patients with greater compassion\, attending to the vital psycho-spiritual domain\, whilst retaining some degree of resilience. Meditation can open the door to clear understanding and vast possibility. \n\n\n\nInfo\n\n\n\nView live on Zoom from 7.25pm on the night. Talks include meditation and generally conclude at 9pm. Download iCal calendar for the Zoom event. \n\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 985 1050 0274\n\n\n\nPasscode: 645945
URL:https://engagedbuddhists.org.au/event/dr-jonathan-page-premature-transcendence/
LOCATION:New South Wales
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Talks and Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230525T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230525T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T004503
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SUMMARY:Thay Thong Phap: The Parting of the Clouds
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\n\n\nThay Thich Truc Thong Phap will bring us another fascinating topic: “The Parting of the Cloud”. \n\n\n\nPlease join Thay & the community on Thursday 25 May 2023 7.30pm – 9.00pm for a delightful talk and meditation! Looking forward to seeing you! \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\nThay’s ordained name is Thích Truc Thông Pháp\, addressed as Thày\, he is a South Australian living in Gladstone\, a small town in the Southern Flinders Ranges. He has had a long and varied career in the human services \n\n\n\nFully ordained in September 2005\, he has worked as a university chaplain and offered Contemplative Care in the area of Palliative Care.  Since 2007 he has trained in Clinical Pastoral Education and has worked until April 2021 as a supervisor and educator of chaplains in training.  \n\n\n\nThày lives with his beloved dogs\, Joey and Lucy. \n\n\n\nInfo\n\n\n\nView live on Zoom from 7.25pm on the night. Talks include meditation and generally conclude at 9pm. Download iCal calendar for the Zoom event. \n\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 985 1050 0274\n\n\n\nPasscode: 645945
URL:https://engagedbuddhists.org.au/event/thay-thong-phap-the-parting-of-the-cloudsthay-thong-phap/
LOCATION:New South Wales
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Talks and Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230518T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230518T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T004503
CREATED:20230508T020458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T020825Z
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SUMMARY:Kynan Tan: Exiting The Matrix
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\n\n\nKynan had an interesting experience\, when\, at the age of 11\, he was taken to see the blockbuster movie The Matrix and found himself pondering if all the people he knew might very well be computer simulations. While initially troubling\, this experience did eventually open to insight about what we can know through sensory experience and the way that our experience is created by the way we look at the world. \n\n\n\nKynan will recount this story and talk about the insightful ways of looking at practices as described by Rob Burbea. There will be a guided meditation on mindfully observing and discerning the limits of sensory experience. There will also be a discussion of the Buddha’s teaching on emptiness (suññatā) and how this has progressed through the history of Buddhist practice. \n\n\n\nPlease join Kynan & the community\, on Thursday 18 May 2023 7.30 – 9.00pm (AEST) for a guided meditation & Dhamma discussion. \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\nKynan Tan is a meditation teacher who takes a collaborative approach to helping students achieve their meditation goals. He came to meditation after struggles with stress\, anxiety\, and depression and found the practice to be transformative. He believes that meditation has enormous potential for creating positive change and opening up new ways of relating to our experience. \n\n\n\nKynan draws upon a number of different modern and traditional techniques of contemplative and introspective practice. He is a longtime practitioner of the stages of śamatha-vipassanā (as presented in the book The Mind Illuminated)\, Rob Burbea’s insight meditation techniques\, nondual awareness\, and brahmavihārā practices (mettā\, compassion\, empathetic joy\, and equanimity). \n\n\n\nKynan studies meditation with Dr. Tucker Peck. He teaches the Pragmatic Dharma Club at the San Francisco Dharma Collective\, leads retreats\, and teaches one-on-one instruction and online meditation courses. Kynan has sat a number of retreats\, including a month-long solo retreat in 2021. \n\n\n\nInfo\n\n\n\nView live on Zoom from 7.25pm on the night. Talks include meditation and generally conclude at 9pm. Download iCal calendar for the Zoom event. \n\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 985 1050 0274\n\n\n\nPasscode: 645945
URL:https://engagedbuddhists.org.au/event/kynan-tan-exiting-the-matrix/
LOCATION:New South Wales
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Talks and Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230511T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230511T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T004503
CREATED:20230501T020422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T020844Z
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SUMMARY:Bhante Pandit: The Unfettered Mind
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\n\n\nVenerable Pandit Bhikku will return and lead us to discover “The Unfettered Mind”. What is it like to have a mind free of hindrances? \n\n\n\nPlease join Bhante Pandit on Thursday 11 May 2023\, 7.30 – 9.00pm AEST (Bangkok time 4.30pm)) for another interesting and familiar topic based on the Āvaraṇanīvaraṇa Sutta. \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\nPandit Bhikkhu: While searching aimlessly for something to read in a quiet library in rural New Zealand Pandit came across a book on Buddhism. Inspired to investigate further he devoured what few books on the topic he could find\, and then took off to start some monastery stays and short retreats. Before leaving NZ and heading back to his native England he took some longer retreats\, including 10 days at Te Moata retreat centre in the Coromandel Peninsula of NZ with Steven Smith teaching Mahasi style meditation. Following the Forest temples in the lineage of Luang Phor Chah for a few years\, Pandit entered Ratanagiri Monastery in Newcastle\, Northern UK in 1994 as an Anagarika (novice). Six months there\, and then six months further in Amaravati while Ajahn Sumedho was abbot\, convinced him to ordain as a monk. He headed off to Thailand in late 1996 and ordained as a Buddhist monk at Wat Luang Phor Sodh in Rajaburi Province. Four years later he moved to Wat Paknam\, Bhasicharoen in order to attend the monastic university\, gaining a degree in psychology. \n\n\n\nHaving had experience in meditation styles of  Mahasi Sayadaw\, Ajahn Chah\, Dhammakaya\, and some Tibetan\, Pandit Bhikkhu claims no lineage other than Buddhism. His own approach uses reflection on the six senses to hold the mind in empty alert awareness. But there are various techniques that are useful for people at different times in their practise. Just so long as you keep making an effort\, with the right goal in mind\, progress will be made. \n\n\n\nHis interests\, besides nuclear power\, vertical axis wind turbines and the Electric Universe theory\, include psychology\, faerie tales\, and other mystic religious traditions. \n\n\n\n\nInfo\n\n\n\nView live on Zoom from 7.25pm on the night. Talks include meditation and generally conclude at 9pm. Download iCal calendar for the Zoom event. \n\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 985 1050 0274\n\n\n\nPasscode: 645945
URL:https://engagedbuddhists.org.au/event/bhante-pandit-the-unfettered-mind/
LOCATION:New South Wales
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Talks and Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230427T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230427T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T004503
CREATED:20230418T053243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T053253Z
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SUMMARY:Thay Thông Pháp: Staying in the bamboo forest - an introduction to Vietnamese Zen Buddhism
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\n\n\nSTAYING IN THE BAMBOO FOREST \n\n\n\n~An introduction to Vietnamese Zen Buddhism~ \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\nThích Trúc Thông Pháp is a bhikkhu (fully ordained monk) in a Vietnamese meditation tradition. His teacher is the Most Venerable Thầy Thích Thanh Từ\, a meditation master in the Truc Lam (Bamboo Forest) school. Originating from Port Adelaide in South Australia and then Tasmania from 2010- 2017\, he now lives in the Southern Flinders Ranges with a small community of Anglican religious brothers and sisters. He has a Master’s Degree in Social Sciences (Counselling) and a Diploma in Psychosynthesis and was the Buddhist representative chaplain at the University of Tasmania for four years prior to working for four years as the Buddhist chaplain at Oasis\, the multifaith chaplaincy centre at Flinders University\, SA. \n\n\n\nInfo\n\n\n\nView live on Zoom from 7.25pm on the night. Talks include meditation and generally conclude at 9pm. Download iCal calendar for the Zoom event. \n\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 985 1050 0274\n\n\n\nPasscode: 645945
URL:https://engagedbuddhists.org.au/event/thay-thong-phap-staying-in-the-bamboo-forest-an-introduction-to-vietnamese-zen-buddhism/
LOCATION:New South Wales
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Talks and Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230420T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230420T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T004503
CREATED:20230418T053632Z
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SUMMARY:Sue Toohey: The shape-shifting self
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\n\n\nThe shape-shifting self – coming to grips with the idea of no permanent self. \n\n\n\nAnatta is one of the Buddha’s core teachings\, one of the key ideas\, which he said distinguished his teaching from that of all the other teachers of his day. And even today\, more than 2000 years after the time of the Buddha\, I think you will find that of all the major religions Buddhism is the only one that teaches that there is no unique and everlasting self or soul. Even though we may see ourselves as committed Buddhists\, many of us find the idea of anatta deeply unsettling. \n\n\n\nIn this evening’s talk\, Sue will explore with us what it means to accept the idea of no permanent self and how that might lead to our greater freedom and happiness. \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\nSue Toohey is an experienced Dhamma\, meditation and yoga teacher\, qualified in both Hatha and Dru styles of yoga. She regularly takes meditation drop-in classes at the Buddhist Library. Formerly a university lecturer in the School of Public Health at UNSW\, she has a lifelong interest in using yoga to counteract depression and anxiety and develop mental well-being. She has been a Buddhist practitioner for more than 30 years. \n\n\n\nInfo\n\n\n\nView live on Zoom from 7.25pm on the night. Talks include meditation and generally conclude at 9pm. Download iCal calendar for the Zoom event. \n\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 985 1050 0274\n\n\n\nPasscode: 645945
URL:https://engagedbuddhists.org.au/event/sue-toohey-the-shape-shifting-self/
LOCATION:New South Wales
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Talks and Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230413T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230413T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T004503
CREATED:20230401T021808Z
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SUMMARY:Dr. Jonathan Page: The Wisdom of Sadness
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\n\n\nWe are excited to announce an upcoming talk by the renowned Dhamma teacher and Medical Oncologist\, Dr. Jonathan Page on “the Wisdom of Sadness”. \n\n\n\nPlease join Dr. Jonathan Page for an enlightening and thought-provoking talk & discussion\, on the value of embracing sadness as a powerful tool for growth and transformation. \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\nJonathan Page has been a medical oncologist for 40 years and whose meditation practice goes back to 1984\, but to his chagrin was largely an erratic practitioner until 2004\, generally employing meditation as a last resort to manage innumerable life crises (with variable impact). \n\n\n\nOver time he has found meditation to be of great personal benefit\, particularly in navigating the major challenges of life\, notably aging and mortality\, the impermanence of relationships and the ravages of burnout.In understanding and largely overcoming burnout it has been possible to treat cancer patients with greater compassion\, attending to the vital psycho-spiritual domain\, whilst retaining some degree of resilience. Meditation can open the door to clear understanding and vast possibility. \n\n\n\nInfo\n\n\n\nView live on Zoom from 7.25pm on the night. Talks include meditation and generally conclude at 9pm. Download iCal calendar for the Zoom event. \n\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 985 1050 0274\n\n\n\nPasscode: 645945
URL:https://engagedbuddhists.org.au/event/dr-jonathan-page-the-wisdom-of-sadness/
LOCATION:New South Wales
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Talks and Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230330T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230330T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T004503
CREATED:20230320T004351Z
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SUMMARY:Thay Thong Phap: "We're all going on a summer holiday" - the Dhamma according to Cliff Richards
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\n\n\nThay Thong Phap will be back to deliver an interesting topic : “We’re all going on a summer holiday – the Dhamma according to Cliff Richards”. \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\nThích Trúc Thông Pháp is a bhikkhu (fully ordained monk) in a Vietnamese meditation tradition. His teacher is the Most Venerable Thầy Thích Thanh Từ\, a meditation master in the Truc Lam (Bamboo Forest) school. Originating from Port Adelaide in South Australia and then Tasmania from 2010- 2017\, he now lives in the Southern Flinders Ranges with a small community of Anglican religious brothers and sisters. He has a Master’s Degree in Social Sciences (Counselling) and a Diploma in Psychosynthesis and was the Buddhist representative chaplain at the University of Tasmania for four years prior to working for four years as the Buddhist chaplain at Oasis\, the multifaith chaplaincy centre at Flinders University\, SA. \n\n\n\nInfo\n\n\n\nView live on Zoom from 7.25pm on the night. Talks include meditation and generally conclude at 9pm. Download iCal calendar for the Zoom event. \n\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 985 1050 0274\n\n\n\nPasscode: 645945
URL:https://engagedbuddhists.org.au/event/thay-thong-phap-were-all-going-on-a-summer-holiday-the-dhamma-according-to-cliff-richards/
LOCATION:New South Wales
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Talks and Meditation
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