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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/
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Talks and Meditation
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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/
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Talks and Meditation
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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/
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Talks and Meditation
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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/
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Talks and Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230608T193000
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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/
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Talks and Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230528T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230528T170000
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SUMMARY:Kynan Tan: Day of Practice at the Buddhist Library (hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Enquiries: info@buddhistlibrary.org.au or (02) 9519 6054\n\n\n\nLocation: Buddhist Library (Camperdown\, Sydney)\n\n\n\nAttendance Mode: In Person or Zoom Event\n\n\n\nContribution: By donation\n\n\n\n\nThe Day of Practice will provide an opportunity to take a pause from the busyness and complexities of daily life to focus on meditation\, awareness\, and tranquility. We will minimise interactions with others\, put our phones on aeroplane mode\, and take a break from our usual concerns. This will create a container that allows us to deepen our meditation and awareness in ways that may not always be possible during daily life. \n\n\n\nUposatha days are a common practice in Buddhism where practitioners reaffirm and renew their commitment to dharma practice. By consciously and intentionally dedicating a period of time to the practice of meditation\, keeping precepts\, and studying the dharma with others\, the practice is developed and strengthened. \n\n\n\nThis is an opportunity to receive instruction from a teacher and practice with others in conditions similar to a retreat setting. Throughout the day there will be seated and walking meditation\, guided group practice\, a dharma talk\, and a 1:1 meeting with Kynan. \n\n\n\nArrive from 8:45am. Please come on time as we will close the doors before beginning the first session. All attendees will be expected to stay for the whole day. \n\n\n\nThere are plenty of chairs\, zafus\, cushions\, and benches. There is a dedicated lunch break with time to get food from a local establishment. There are many cafes and restaurants in the area\, including Newtown which is a 10-minute walk. \n\n\n\nThis event will also be streamed live and participants can join over Zoom if they wish so. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact Kynan on kynantctan@gmail.com \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Kynan\n\n\n\n\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 samatha-vipassana (as presented in the book The Mind Illuminated)\, Rob Burbea’s insight meditation techniques\, nondual awareness\, and brahmavihara practices (metta\, compassion\, empathetic joy\, and equanimity). \n\n\n\nKynan studies meditation with Dr. Tucker Peck\, who 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\nCost\n\n\n\nAttendance is by dana (generosity). After the event you will be invited to make a donation to support the teacher\, the Buddhist Library and the Association of Engaged Buddhists. \n\n\n\nAll donations to the Buddhist Library of $2 and over are tax deductible. \n\n\n\nDana is the traditional practice of generosity\, the extending of one’s goodwill\, which is fundamental to Buddhism and other spiritual traditions. The dana you give helps to maintain the Library and allows it to offer more teachings on the Dhamma so that others may benefit in the future. It is up to each person to determine the amount of dana they’d like to offer. We understand that this is a difficult time financially for many\, and people will give what they can. An appropriate dana can’t be prescribed but requires sensitivity to its intent and to the individual’s own situation\, as well as awareness of the cost of organising events and supporting teachers who spread the Dhamma. \n\n\n\nCOVID Safety\n\n\n\nAdequate social distancing\, hand-washing and other sensible measure should be followed by all attendees. \n\n\n\nIt should be noted that participants attend these retreats entirely at their own discretion and should consider their own risks and responsibilities in regard to COVID. While reasonable efforts will be taken in regard to providing a safe environment\, the Association takes no responsibility for individuals’ behaviour or health consequences arising from attending a retreat. If you are experiencing any symptoms and may have COVID\, please do not attend the event.
URL:https://engagedbuddhists.org.au/event/kynan-tan-day-of-practice-at-the-buddhist-library-hybrid/
LOCATION:Buddhist Library\, 90-92 Church St\, Camperdown\, New South Wales\, 2050\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230526T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230528T140000
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SUMMARY:Weekends of Practice for AEB Members
DESCRIPTION:Vejjasala\, located just outside the village of Wingello in the Southern Highlands of NSW\, is the retreat centre of the Association of Engaged Buddhists. The name\, Vejjasala\, means a place for healing. \n\n\n\nThe AEB committee is offering weekends of practice for members throughout 2023. These will be held at Vejjasala for Association Members only. They will commence on Friday evenings and will run until Sunday lunchtime.  \n\n\n\nUpcoming dates are:26–28 May23–25 June \n\n\n\nPlease note that only current financial members of the Association will be able to attend these weekends. You can become a member of AEB on our website. There is a limit of 12 people on these weekends and places will be allocated on a first in first served basis. Please be aware that it is necessary for you to commence on Friday evening and stay for the duration. \n\n\n\nPlease email Megan at waterlilylady58@bigpond.com if you would like to attend. \n\n\n\nSchedule and Expectations\n\n\n\nPurpose: Other than sharing mealtimes\, these weekends are designed for self-reflection and meditation. There will be some scheduled times for meditations\, but these are optional. As such the weekends are not really designed for those seeking instruction on beginning meditation. \n\n\n\nWhile we won’t be conducting these weekends strictly in noble silence\, we would encourage a sense of mindfulness in speech and ask participants not to disturb/speak to others or hold conversations unless necessary. In this way people can better stay with their own experience\, moment by moment. \n\n\n\nMindfulness and tasks: Attendees will be asked to contribute to the ongoing maintenance of Vejjasala by spending some time on one or more of the various maintenance tasks that are necessary at the time. More information will be available over the weekend.  \n\n\n\nFood: The weekends will not be catered for beyond a few basic provisions – tea\, coffee\, milk. Participants are asked to provide meals for their own consumption. \n\n\n\nCost: A fee for attending is not required. Participants are encouraged to offer dana (make a donation) to cover the costs of running the retreat centre for the weekend. \n\n\n\nCOVID\n\n\n\nDue to COVID restrictions\, total numbers will be limited to 1 occupant per room/kuti\, unless the participants are already close contacts and wish to share. \n\n\n\nIt should be noted that participants attend these weekends entirely at their own discretion and should consider their own risks and responsibilities regarding COVID. While reasonable efforts will be taken to provide a safe environment\, the Association takes no responsibility for individuals’ behaviour or health consequences arising from their attendance. Please do not attend if you are unwell. \n\n\n\nMore details and information about what to bring and how to get to Vejjasala will be provided after you have registered your interest at waterlilylady58@bigpond.com
URL:https://engagedbuddhists.org.au/event/weekends-of-practice-for-aeb-members-2/
LOCATION:Vejjasala\, 219 Forest Road\, Wingello\, New South Wales\, 2579\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230525T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230525T210000
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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/
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Talks and Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230518T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230518T210000
DTSTAMP:20260512T234517
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/
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Talks and Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230511T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230511T210000
DTSTAMP:20260512T234517
CREATED:20230501T020422Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Talks and Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230427T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230427T210000
DTSTAMP:20260512T234517
CREATED:20230418T053243Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Talks and Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230421T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230430T140000
DTSTAMP:20260512T234517
CREATED:20221213T091257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230309T065556Z
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SUMMARY:10-day Silent Retreat with Kynan Tan
DESCRIPTION:10-day silent meditation retreat in the beautiful Southern Highlands of NSW \n\n\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nDates: Friday 21 to Sunday 30 April 2023\, arrive 4-6pm Friday\, depart after 2pm Sunday \n\n\n\nThis 10-day meditation retreat allows practitioners to experience a greater depth of practice through seclusion. The retreat becomes a supportive environment to go deeper into meditation than is typically possible with the busyness and complexities of daily life. The beautiful\, serene environment allows space for cultivating awareness and equanimity and for exploring the mind. The 10-day retreat format has become popular as a way to maximise practice time while minimising taking time off from other commitments. \n\n\n\nThis is a student-centred retreat\, which means that there is no set curriculum to follow but rather each student will continue their own meditation practice and all talks and interviews will be responsive to students’ needs and interests. Instructions on meditation techniques will be provided as required. If you haven’t had much experience meditating on retreat before\, we will organise a call with the teacher prior to the retreat to provide you with support and answer any questions. \n\n\n\nRetreat Schedule\n\n\n\nThe schedule will mostly alternate between seated and walking meditation. Each day there will be a dharma talk\, a one-on-one interview with the teacher\, three meals\, and time for exercise or walking outside. We will observe noble silence from Friday night until Sunday lunchtime. \n\n\n\nFAQ\n\n\n\nHere’s a short FAQ about going on retreat: https://kynanmeditation.net/vejjasala-retreat-faq/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Teacher\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\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\nThe cost for the retreat includes food\, with three vegan/vegetarian meals per day. Please indicate if you have any allergies or dietary requirements. We will do our best to facilitate any medical requirements (e.g. celiac) but may not be able to accommodate all requests. \n\n\n\nFor this retreat\, we are limiting the number of places and keeping costs as low as possible. We will have an on-site cook for part of the retreat. Participants will be required to help prepare food as a mindful task. \n\n\n\nThere are a limited number of places and all accommodation will be private rooms – either a single room in the main house or a kuti. \n\n\n\nThe cost for the retreat is $850. This covers food and accommodation. There is an early bird special of $780 available until 31 Jan. \n\n\n\nScholarships are available via Open Dharma Foundation. \n\n\n\nPayment to the teacher is made by donation (dāna) after the retreat. \n\n\n\nFull details about Vejjasala\, accommodation options\, directions\, and information about what to bring can be found on the website: https://engagedbuddhists.org.au/vejjasala-retreat-centre/ \n\n\n\nThere is a train station in Wingello\, however trains do not frequently stop there. We will attempt to organise carpooling. Please indicate on the signup form if you require a lift or are able to offer lifts to others. \n\n\n\nVejjasala is a safe and inclusive space for LGBTQIA+ people. \n\n\n\n\n\nCOVID\n\n\n\n\nWe are requiring that all attendees conduct a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) within 24 hours of attending the retreat. Take a photo of your result and email to office@engagedbuddhists.org.au in order to be able to attend the retreat.\n\n\n\nAll attendees must be fully vaccinated and send a screenshot of vaccination status along with RAT test results per the above. This is to ensure the safety of all members attending the retreat.\n\n\n\n\nAdequate social distancing\, hand-washing and other sensible measure should be followed by all attendees. \n\n\n\nIt should be noted that participants attend these retreats entirely at their own discretion and should consider their own risks and responsibilities in regard to COVID. While reasonable efforts will be taken in regard to providing a safe environment\, the Association takes no responsibility for individuals’ behaviour or health consequences arising from attending a retreat. If you are experiencing any symptoms\, please do not attend the retreat and notify the organisers at office@engagedbuddhists.org.au. \n\n\n\nRefund Policy\n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE: Bookings may be cancelled at no charge 14 days prior to the event however as catering materials need to be purchased in advance by the Association\, bookings cancelled less than 14 days prior to the event will incur a 50% fee\, unless the space is able to be filled by another retreatant\, in which case a full refund (minus booking fees) will be issued. \n\n\n\nEnquiries\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions about the retreat\, please contact Kynan on kynantctan@gmail.com \n\n\n\nRegistration
URL:https://engagedbuddhists.org.au/event/10-day-silent-retreat-with-kynan-tan/
LOCATION:Vejjasala\, 219 Forest Road\, Wingello\, New South Wales\, 2579\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230420T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230420T210000
DTSTAMP:20260512T234517
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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/
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Talks and Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230413T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230413T210000
DTSTAMP:20260512T234517
CREATED:20230401T021808Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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/
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Talks and Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230407T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230410T140000
DTSTAMP:20260512T234517
CREATED:20230120T231006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T032326Z
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SUMMARY:Journey to Enlightenment: Easter Long Weekend Sutta Retreat with Bhante Akāliko
DESCRIPTION:Journey to Enlightenment\n\n\n\nEaster Long Weekend Sutta Retreat with Bhante Akāliko \n\n\n\nThe Buddha believed in our ability to realise liberating truths here and now. He also described the path to Nibbana as a gradual process that can take lifetimes. Sometimes the goal of enlightenment can feel out of reach一our enthusiasm fades\, and we lose confidence in our spiritual path. So how can we reinvigorate our meditation practice to prioritise the journey without losing sight of the destination? \n\n\n\nJoin Bhante Akāliko for this Easter long weekend sutta retreat and learn how to develop a daily practice that keeps our momentum moving towards enlightenment. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBhante Akāliko\n\n\n\nAkāliko Bhikkhu is an Australian monk in the Theravada forest tradition. He is the spiritual director of Little Dust and founder of Rainbodhi LGBTQIA+ Buddhist Community. Bhante Akāliko is also the spiritual advisor of Central West Buddhists and a chaplain at Western Sydney University. He sits on the boards of the Buddhist Council of NSW and the Federation of Australian Buddhist Councils. \n\n\n\nBhante Akāliko went forth as a monastic in 2016 and received full ordination with Ajahn Brahm at Bodhinyana monastery in 2017. He lived for several years with Bhante Sujato at the Monastery at the End of the World in Sydney and now lives as a wandering monk\, looking for a place to settle and shake off the dust. \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\nThe cost for the retreat includes food\, with three vegetarian meals per day. Please indicate if you have any allergies or dietary requirements. We will do our best to facilitate any medical requirements (e.g. celiac) but may not be able to accommodate all requests. \n\n\n\nThe cost for the retreat is $375. This covers food and accommodation. \n\n\n\nPayment to the teacher is made by donation (dāna) after the retreat. \n\n\n\nFull details about Vejjasala\, accommodation options\, directions\, and information about what to bring can be found on the website: https://engagedbuddhists.org.au/vejjasala-retreat-centre/ \n\n\n\nThere is a train station in Wingello\, however trains do not frequently stop there. We will attempt to organise carpooling. Please indicate on the signup form if you require a lift or are able to offer lifts to others. \n\n\n\nVejjasala is a safe and inclusive space for LGBTQIA+ people. \n\n\n\nCOVID\n\n\n\n\nWe require that all attendees conduct a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) within 24 hours of attending the retreat. Take a photo of your result and email to office@engagedbuddhists.org.au in order to be able to attend the retreat.\n\n\n\nAll attendees must be fully vaccinated and send a screenshot of vaccination status along with RAT test results per the above. This is to ensure the safety of all members attending the retreat.\n\n\n\n\nAdequate social distancing\, hand-washing and other sensible measure should be followed by all attendees. \n\n\n\nIt should be noted that participants attend these retreats entirely at their own discretion and should consider their own risks and responsibilities in regard to COVID. While reasonable efforts will be taken in regard to providing a safe environment\, the Association takes no responsibility for individuals’ behaviour or health consequences arising from attending a retreat. If you are experiencing any symptoms\, please do not attend the retreat and notify the organisers at office@engagedbuddhists.org.au. \n\n\n\nRefund Policy\n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE: Bookings may be cancelled at no charge 14 days prior to the event however as catering materials need to be purchased in advance by the Association\, bookings cancelled less than 14 days prior to the event will incur a 50% fee\, unless the space is able to be filled by another retreatant\, in which case a full refund (minus booking fees) will be issued. \n\n\n\nEnquiries\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions about the retreat\, please contact Kynan Tan on kynantctan@gmail.com \n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n      \n        \n      \n    \n\n\n\nIf there are any issues with registration\, head to the Ticket Tailor Event.
URL:https://engagedbuddhists.org.au/event/journey-to-enlightenment-easter-long-weekend-sutta-retreat-with-bhante-akaliko/
LOCATION:Vejjasala\, 219 Forest Road\, Wingello\, New South Wales\, 2579\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230330T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230330T210000
DTSTAMP:20260512T234517
CREATED:20230320T004351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230405T045229Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Talks and Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230326T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230326T170000
DTSTAMP:20260512T234517
CREATED:20230301T062000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T070247Z
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SUMMARY:Day of Practice at the Buddhist Library with Kynan Tan
DESCRIPTION:About this event\n\n\n\nThe Day of Practice will provide an opportunity to take a pause from the busyness and complexities of daily life to focus on meditation\, awareness\, and tranquility. We will minimise interactions with others\, put our phones on aeroplane mode\, and take a break from our usual concerns. This will create a container that allows us to deepen our meditation and awareness in ways that may not always be possible during daily life. \n\n\n\nUposatha days are a common practice in Buddhism where practitioners reaffirm and renew their commitment to dharma practice. By consciously and intentionally dedicating a period of time to the practice of meditation\, keeping precepts\, and studying the dharma with others\, the practice is developed and strengthened. \n\n\n\nThis is an opportunity to receive instruction from a teacher and practice with others in conditions similar to a retreat setting. Throughout the day there will be seated and walking meditation\, guided group practice\, a dharma talk\, and a 1:1 meeting with Kynan. \n\n\n\nArrive from 8:45am. Please come on time as we will close the doors before beginning the first session. All attendees will be expected to stay for the whole day. \n\n\n\nThere are plenty of chairs\, zafus\, cushions\, and benches. There is a dedicated lunch break with time to get food from a local establishment. There are many cafes and restaurants in the area\, including Newtown which is a 10-minute walk. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact Kynan on kynantctan@gmail.com \n\n\n\nFrom a past participant:“I attended the one day with Kynan. It was great for inspiring me to meditate more consistently and refreshed my thinking around the Buddhist texts. Kynan is a thoughtful and very grounded teacher. I trust him and would recommend him to anyone thinking of attending one of his meditation day\, whatever level you’re at.” \n\n\n\nYou must register in advance via the Buddhist Library website. \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Kynan\n\n\n\n\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 samatha-vipassana (as presented in the book The Mind Illuminated)\, Rob Burbea’s insight meditation techniques\, nondual awareness\, and brahmavihara practices (metta\, 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\nDana\n\n\n\nCost: Attendance is by dana (generosity). This event is possible through past acts of generosity and anything you are able to offer will help to make more teachings possible. When registering you will be invited to make a donation to support the teacher\, the Association of Engaged Buddhists\, and the Buddhist Library. You may also offer dana after the event. \n\n\n\nAll donations to the Buddhist Library of $2 and over are tax deductible. \n\n\n\nDana is the traditional practice of generosity\, the extending of one’s goodwill\, which is fundamental to Buddhism and other spiritual traditions. The dana you give helps to maintain the Library and allows it to offer more teachings on the Dhamma so that others may benefit in the future. It is up to each person to determine the amount of dana they’d like to offer. We understand that this is a difficult time financially for many\, and people will give what they can. An appropriate dana can’t be prescribed but requires sensitivity to its intent and to the individual’s own situation\, as well as awareness of the cost of organising events and supporting teachers who spread the Dhamma.
URL:https://engagedbuddhists.org.au/event/day-of-practice-at-the-buddhist-library-with-kynan-tan/
LOCATION:Buddhist Library\, 90-92 Church St\, Camperdown\, New South Wales\, 2050\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Talks and Meditation,Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230323T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230323T210000
DTSTAMP:20260512T234517
CREATED:20230320T004034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230320T004356Z
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SUMMARY:Kynan Tan - Sitting Together
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\n\n\nA guided meditation session led by Kynan Tan. This is an opportunity for anyone who is interested to practice meditation together as a group and you will have the chance to discuss your practice with the teacher or with each other after the meditation. \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\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-sitting-together/
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Talks and Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230316T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230316T210000
DTSTAMP:20260512T234517
CREATED:20230301T061033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T061033Z
UID:2585-1678995000-1679000400@engagedbuddhists.org.au
SUMMARY:David O'Rose: What is Buddha Mind?
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\n\n\nIs it attainable now\, in this lifetime?Or even in this apparent moment?How would I recognise it in myself or others? \n\n\n\nPlease join David O’Rose on 16 March 2023\, 7.30pm\, for a deep yet profoundly simple exploration of this fundamental topic. \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\nDavid is an experienced leader of meditation groups both here in Sydney and also Hong Kong. His approach is utterly simple\, natural and is a discipline of ease in practice. The living experience of a meditative approach to everyday life is the one aim of practice. The rewards of this simple practice are beyond words. \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-what-is-buddha-mind/
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Talks and Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230309T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230309T210000
DTSTAMP:20260512T234517
CREATED:20230301T060727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T060727Z
UID:2582-1678390200-1678395600@engagedbuddhists.org.au
SUMMARY:Pandit Bhikkhu: The scattered and unscattered mind
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\n\n\nThe talk will be based on the Sutta (AN 6.14) where the Buddha describes how to have a good death.(Venerable Sujato’s translation here) \n\n\n\nPlease join Bhante Pandit\, all the way from Bangkok\, on Thursday 9 March 2023\, 7.30 – 9.00pm (AEST) for another insightful & intriguing talk. Looking forward to seeing you. \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/pandit-bhikkhu-the-scattered-and-unscattered-mind/
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Talks and Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230302T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230302T210000
DTSTAMP:20260512T234517
CREATED:20230218T054814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T060400Z
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SUMMARY:Bhante Tejadhammo: Reimagining and restoring the lost feminine and women in Buddhism (Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\n\n\nBhante Tejadhammo will offer a few thoughts on reimagining and restoring the lost feminine and women in Buddhism. We can think of it as a rebirthing of Dhamma both literally and metaphorically. This will be followed by a meditation. \n\n\n\nPlease Zoom in to say hello to Bhante Tejadhammo and join the community for a dhamma talk\, guided meditation & blessing by Bhante on Thursday\, 2 February 2023\, at 7.30pm. \n\n\n\nLooking forward to seeing you. \n\n\n\nNote that this event is on Zoom only. \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\nVenerable Tejadhammo Bhikku – Bhante to his community – is the Spiritual Director of the Association of Engaged Buddhists. Bhante teaches most Thursday nights at the Buddhist Library in Camperdownand conducts regular courses and retreats which are open to the general public\, and is regularly invited to teach other groups of ordained Sangha. Apart from these teaching and retreat activities\, Bhante works with people who are seriously ill in various hospitals\, hospices and their homes in and around Sydney\, teaching healing meditation\, providing spiritual support and assisting people in dealing with the end stages of life. \n\n\n\nVenerable Tejadhammo Bhikku was ordained by Venerable Tanchaokhun Phra Visalsalmanagun\, Chaokhana Changwat\, Phuket\, in Thailand. Bhante has a background in Western Philosophy and Theology\, and has studied and taught at Silpakorn University\, Thailand. Before returning to Australia he taught in Thai universities and jails. Although ordained in the Theravada tradition\, he has also studied with Tibetan and Mahayana teachers and has a commitment to the Dharma that he believes encompasses all traditional expressions of it. He is a founding member of Australian Monastic Encounter which seeks to promote inter-religious and inter monastic dialogue. \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-tejadhammo-reimagining-and-restoring-the-lost-feminine-and-women-in-buddhism/
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Talks and Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230224T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230226T140000
DTSTAMP:20260512T234517
CREATED:20230218T051936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230220T051440Z
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SUMMARY:Weekends of Practice for AEB Members
DESCRIPTION:Vejjasala\, located just outside the village of Wingello in the Southern Highlands of NSW\, is the retreat centre of the Association of Engaged Buddhists. The name\, Vejjasala\, means a place for healing.  \n\n\n\nThe AEB committee is offering weekends of practice for members throughout 2023. These will be held at Vejjasala for Association members only. Each weekend of practice will commence on Friday evening and run until Sunday lunchtime. \n\n\n\nUpcoming dates: \n\n\n\n\n24–26 February \n\n\n\n26–28 May \n\n\n\n23–25 June\n\n\n\n\nPlease note that only current financial members of the Association can attend these weekends. There is a limit of 10 people per weekend and places will be allocated on a first in first served basis. Please email Megan Thorpe at waterlilylady58@bigpond.com if you would like to attend or have any questions. \n\n\n\nCOVID \n\n\n\nDue to COVID restrictions\, total numbers will be limited to 1 occupant per room/kuti\, unless the participants are already close contacts and wish to share. \n\n\n\nIt should be noted that participants attend these weekends entirely at their own discretion and should consider their own risks and responsibilities in regard to COVID.  \n\n\n\nWhile reasonable efforts will be taken in regard to providing a safe environment\, the Association takes no responsibility for individuals’ behaviour or health consequences arising from their attendance. \n\n\n\nIf you have any cold or flu symptoms in the days before the weekend\, please contact Megan and also take a COVID test. Do not attend without a negative test result. \n\n\n\nSchedule and Expectations \n\n\n\nFood: The weekends will not be catered for beyond a few basic provisions (tea\, coffee). Participants are asked to provide their own meals for their consumption.  \n\n\n\nCost: Participants are encouraged to offer dana (make a donation) to cover the costs of running the retreat centre for the weekend.  \n\n\n\nPurpose: Other than sharing mealtimes\, these weekends are designed for self-reflection and meditation. There will be some scheduled times for meditations\, but these are optional. As such\, the weekends are not really designed for those seeking instruction on beginning meditation. \n\n\n\nMindfulness and tasks: Attendees will be asked to contribute to the ongoing maintenance of Vejjasala by spending some time on one or more of the various maintenance tasks that are necessary at the time. More information will be available over the weekend. \n\n\n\nWhile we won’t be conducting these weekends strictly in noble silence\, we would encourage a sense of mindfulness in speech and\, outside of shared meals\, ask participants not to disturb or speak to others or hold conversations unless necessary. In this way people can better stay with their own experience\, moment by moment. \n\n\n\nMore details and information about what to bring and how to get to Vejjasala can be found in the guest guide. Further details will be provided after you have registered your interest. Please email Megan Thorpe at waterlilylady58@bigpond.com
URL:https://engagedbuddhists.org.au/event/weekends-of-practice-for-aeb-members/
LOCATION:Vejjasala\, 219 Forest Road\, Wingello\, New South Wales\, 2579\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230223T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230223T210000
DTSTAMP:20260512T234517
CREATED:20230122T064019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230122T064020Z
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SUMMARY:Bhante Akāliko: Cultivating the Awakening Factors (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\n\n\nThe bojjhangas\, or awakening factors\, are seven qualities that lead all the way to Enlightenment. These are: mindfulness\, investigation of principles\, energy\, rapture\, tranquility\, samādhi\, and equanimity. Cultivating these factors in meditation is part of the practice of Right Effort of the Noble Eightfold Path. In this talk we explore each of the awakening factors and learn how the Buddha instructed us to practise these to their perfection. \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\nAkāliko Bhikkhu is an Australian monk in the Theravada forest tradition. He is the spiritual director of Little Dust and founder of Rainbodhi LGBTQIA+ Buddhist Community. Bhante Akāliko is also the spiritual advisor of Central West Buddhists and a chaplain at Western Sydney University. He sits on the boards of the Buddhist Council of NSW and the Federation of Australian Buddhist Councils. \n\n\n\nBhante Akāliko went forth as a monastic in 2016 and received full ordination with Ajahn Brahm at Bodhinyana monastery in 2017. He lived for several years with Bhante Sujato at the Monastery at the End of the World in Sydney and now lives as a wandering monk\, looking for a place to settle and shake off the dust. \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-akaliko-cultivating-the-awakening-factors-hybrid/
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Talks and Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230216T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230216T210000
DTSTAMP:20260512T234517
CREATED:20230122T063421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230122T063507Z
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SUMMARY:Sue Toohey: Letting Go and Not Picking Things Up (Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\n\n\nThe Buddha taught 10 Perfections – 10 good qualities that we can develop which lead us on the path to enlightenment – otherwise known as complete freedom of heart and mind. The third of these 10 perfections is ‘nekhamma’ which might be translated as letting go and not picking things up. Nekhamma is the counterforce to all of the ‘wanting’ energy in our everyday lives. Whenever we find ourselves wanting something – whether it’s a new pair of shoes or a more understanding and appreciative partner\, we can apply the energy of nekhamma and see what happens. Let’s talk about the ways in which we can de-clutter our lives\, simplify our interactions with others and clear our minds\, while bringing ourselves a little closer to that great freedom of heart and mind. \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-letting-go-and-not-picking-things-up/
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Talks and Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230209T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230209T210000
DTSTAMP:20260512T234517
CREATED:20230122T063149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230122T063447Z
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SUMMARY:Kynan Tan: One Teaching\, Two Arrows\, Three Poisons\, Four Noble Truths (Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\n\n\nIn his first teaching after his awakening\, the Buddha gave a succinct summary of what he had learned under the bodhi tree. This is the discourse on the Four Noble Truths: dukkha (suffering)\, taṇhā (craving)\, releasing of taṇhā and dukkha\, and the Eightfold Path to practise towards this understanding. This teaching could be seen as key to understanding buddhist practice. \n\n\n\nThis talk will explore the Four Noble Truths and how they can be relevant to our lives and practice. We will look at the different ways of understanding dukkha as suffering\, stress\, or mental resistance\, the difference between taṇhā (craving) and wholesome desire\, how we can start to notice clinging and attachment in our experience\, and ways to practise meditation that lead to letting go and the cessation of dukkha. \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\nKynan Tan is a meditation teacher who is interested in helping students to achieve their meditation goals\, whatever they may be. He takes a collaborative and student-centred approach to explore the depths of what is possible through the many dimensions of practice. Kynan believes that meditation has enormous potential for creating positive change and opening up space for new ways of relating to experience. \n\n\n\nKynan has experience across a range of meditative and introspective traditions and techniques. He brings his experience as an artist\, musician\, and programmer into his understanding and sharing of Dharma teachings in a way that is clear\, practical\, and creative. Kynan is authorized to teach by Dr. Tucker Peck\, a clinical psychologist and meditation teacher. \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/one-teaching-two-arrows-three-poisons-four-noble-truths/
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Talks and Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230202T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230202T210000
DTSTAMP:20260512T234517
CREATED:20230111T054353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230122T063456Z
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SUMMARY:Bhante Tejadhammo: 2023 Opening Talk (Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\n\n\nBhante would love to see you in person for the first teaching of the year\, but his health challenges mean that just won’t be possible. Instead\, Bhante wants to ‘meet’ the community through Zoom to begin 2023 with a teaching\, meditation and blessing. \n\n\n\nSo\, please Zoom in to say hello to Bhante and join the community for a dhamma talk\, guided meditation & blessing by Bhante Tejadhammo on Thursday\, 2 February 2023\, at 7.30pm.Looking forward to seeing you. \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\nVenerable Tejadhammo Bhikku – Bhante to his community – is the Spiritual Director of the Association of Engaged Buddhists. Bhante teaches most Thursday nights at the Buddhist Library in Camperdownand conducts regular courses and retreats which are open to the general public\, and is regularly invited to teach other groups of ordained Sangha. Apart from these teaching and retreat activities\, Bhante works with people who are seriously ill in various hospitals\, hospices and their homes in and around Sydney\, teaching healing meditation\, providing spiritual support and assisting people in dealing with the end stages of life. \n\n\n\nVenerable Tejadhammo Bhikku was ordained by Venerable Tanchaokhun Phra Visalsalmanagun\, Chaokhana Changwat\, Phuket\, in Thailand. Bhante has a background in Western Philosophy and Theology\, and has studied and taught at Silpakorn University\, Thailand. Before returning to Australia he taught in Thai universities and jails. Although ordained in the Theravada tradition\, he has also studied with Tibetan and Mahayana teachers and has a commitment to the Dharma that he believes encompasses all traditional expressions of it. He is a founding member of Australian Monastic Encounter which seeks to promote inter-religious and inter monastic dialogue. \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-tejadhammo-2023-opening-talk/
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Talks and Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230126T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230129T140000
DTSTAMP:20260512T234517
CREATED:20220907T020341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T054612Z
UID:2343-1674748800-1675000800@engagedbuddhists.org.au
SUMMARY:3-night Silent Retreat with Kynan Tan
DESCRIPTION:A 3-night Silent meditation retreat in the beautiful Southern Highlands of NSW \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nDates: Thursday 26 to Sunday 29 January 2023\, arrive 4pm Thursday\, depart 2pm Sunday \n\n\n\nThis 3-day meditation retreat allows practitioners to settle into stillness and quiet. The retreat becomes a supportive environment to go deeper into meditation than is typically possible with the busyness and complexities of daily life. The beautiful\, serene environment allows space for cultivating awareness and equanimity and for exploring the mind. \n\n\n\nThis is a student-centred retreat\, which means that there is no set curriculum to follow but rather each student will continue their own meditation practice and all talks and interviews will be responsive to students’ needs and interests. Instructions on meditation techniques will be provided as required and all levels of experience are welcome. \n\n\n\nRetreat Schedule\n\n\n\nThe schedule will mostly alternate between seated and walking meditation. Each day there will be a dharma talk\, a one-on-one interview with the teacher\, three meals\, and time for exercise or walking outside. We will observe noble silence from Thursday night until Sunday noon. All meals will be provided. \n\n\n\nFAQ\n\n\n\nHere’s a short FAQ about going on retreat: https://kynanmeditation.net/vejjasala-retreat-faq/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Teacher\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\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 vegan/vegetarian meals per day. Please indicate if you have any allergies or dietary requirements. We may not be able to accommodate all requests. \n\n\n\nThe cost for the retreat is $375. Members and Friends of the Association of Engaged Buddhists should use the Promo code AEBMEMFRI to receive the member price of $330. This cost covers food and accommodation. If the cost is prohibitive\, please talk to the organisers\, as there may be scholarship positions available. \n\n\n\nPayment to the teacher is traditionally made by donation (dāna) after the retreat. \n\n\n\nThe annual membership fee for AEB is $60.00. To join AEB\, visit our membership page. \n\n\n\nFull details about Vejjasala\, accommodation options\, directions\, and information about what to bring can be found on the website: https://engagedbuddhists.org.au/vejjasala-retreat-centre/ \n\n\n\nThere is a train station in Wingello\, however trains do not frequently stop there. We will attempt to organise carpooling. Please indicate on the signup form if you require a lift or are able to offer lifts to others. \n\n\n\nVejjasala is a safe and inclusive space for LGBTQIA+ people. \n\n\n\nCOVID\n\n\n\n\nWe are requiring that all attendees conduct a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) within 24 hours of attending the retreat. Take a photo of your result and email to office@engagedbuddhists.org.au in order to be able to attend the retreat.\n\n\n\nAll attendees must be fully vaccinated and send a screenshot of vaccination status along with RAT test results per the above. This is to ensure the safety of all members attending the retreat.\n\n\n\n\nAdequate social distancing\, hand-washing and other sensible measure should be followed by all attendees. \n\n\n\nIt should be noted that participants attend these retreats entirely at their own discretion and should consider their own risks and responsibilities in regard to COVID. While reasonable efforts will be taken in regard to providing a safe environment\, the Association takes no responsibility for individuals’ behaviour or health consequences arising from attending a retreat. If you are experiencing any symptoms\, please do not attend the retreat and notify the organisers at office@engagedbuddhists.org.au. \n\n\n\nEnquiries\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions about the retreat\, please contact us on office@engagedbuddhists.org.au
URL:https://engagedbuddhists.org.au/event/3-night-silent-retreat-with-kynan-tan/
LOCATION:Vejjasala\, 219 Forest Road\, Wingello\, New South Wales\, 2579\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20221208T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20221208T210000
DTSTAMP:20260512T234517
CREATED:20221110T055015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221115T030231Z
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SUMMARY:Thay Thông Pháp: Taking Rest
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/2427/
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Talks and Meditation
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20221204T150000
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SUMMARY:Vejjasala Re-Opening and Mini Food Fair
DESCRIPTION:Please join us to celebrate the official re-opening of the Association of Engaged Buddhists’ retreat centre Vejjasala\, and Mini Food Fair. \n\n\n\nRegister via Eventbrite. \n\n\n\nAfter extensive renovation work over the past few years\, the Association of Engaged Buddhists is proud to welcome you to attend the on-site official re-opening of Vejjasala (place of healing). \n\n\n\nSchedule:\n\n\n\n9.30am: Gates open10.30am: Opening ceremony11.00am: Food stalls open3pm: Finish\n\n\n\nThere is no charge to attend (if you are bringing your own lunch)\, but we’d appreciate it if you could still book uisng the “Attendance Only” ticket so we have an idea of numbers. \n\n\n\nAs well as the re-opening ceremony\, we will have a ‘mini’ food fair with a selection of stalls. Again\, we would request that if you book food tickets in advance so that we can cater accordingly. \n\n\n\nStandard Lunch Ticket price of $30 includes:\n\n\n\n2 x $12 vouchers can be used for Char Kway Teow\, Fried Rice Cake (Char kway Kak) or Nasi Lemak1 x $6 voucher which can be used for Ice Kachang or Kuih (desserts)\n\n\n\nTake-away portions may be available for purchase on the day (card-only) should supplies allow. Pre-purchase tickets close Sun 27th Nov in order for us to cater appropriately. \n\n\n\nA small number of tickets will be available for purchase (card-only) on the day\, but pre-purchase is greatly preferred. \n\n\n\nTransport Ticket price of $50 includes lunch (per above) and mini-bus transport to and from Vejjasala\n\n\n\nPick-up from Strathfield Station (South-side Roundabout) at 7.45amReturn to Strathfield Station at approx. 5pmTransport Ticket bookings close 4 weeks prior to the event to allow us to book appropriate transportation\n\n\n\nIf you are able to offer a lift to other attendees\, or would like a lift yourself\, please let us know when booking tickets. We will endeavour to match people from the same area\, but cannot guarantee a lift will be available. \n\n\n\nPlease bring your own picnic blanket\, chairs and drinks with you. In the case of wet weather we will contact ticket holders via email with instructions. \n\n\n\nRegister via Eventbrite.
URL:https://engagedbuddhists.org.au/event/vejjasala-re-opening-and-mini-food-fair/
LOCATION:Vejjasala\, 219 Forest Road\, Wingello\, New South Wales\, 2579\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dana Days
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20221201T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20221201T210000
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SUMMARY:Bhante Tejadhammo - Dhamma Talk and Meditation ***online only***
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\n\n\nBhante Tejadhammo will be giving a talk & guided meditation online via Zoom.  \n\n\n\nAs much as Bhante would love to see you in person\, unfortunately his RA condition doesn’t allow him to and he is still in a lot of pain. Despite his challenging health condition\, Bhante will still want to ‘meet’ the community through Zoom just to have a little chat and maybe a brief teaching before we close for the year 2022. \n\n\n\nSo\, please Zoom in to say hello to Bhante & join the Community for a guided meditation & dhamma talk by Bhante Tejadhammo \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\nVenerable Tejadhammo Bhikku – Bhante to his community – is the Spiritual Director of the Association of Engaged Buddhists. Bhante teaches most Thursday nights at the Buddhist Library in Camperdownand conducts regular courses and retreats which are open to the general public\, and is regularly invited to teach other groups of ordained Sangha. Apart from these teaching and retreat activities\, Bhante works with people who are seriously ill in various hospitals\, hospices and their homes in and around Sydney\, teaching healing meditation\, providing spiritual support and assisting people in dealing with the end stages of life. \n\n\n\nVenerable Tejadhammo Bhikku was ordained by Venerable Tanchaokhun Phra Visalsalmanagun\, Chaokhana Changwat\, Phuket\, in Thailand. Bhante has a background in Western Philosophy and Theology\, and has studied and taught at Silpakorn University\, Thailand. Before returning to Australia he taught in Thai universities and jails. Although ordained in the Theravada tradition\, he has also studied with Tibetan and Mahayana teachers and has a commitment to the Dharma that he believes encompasses all traditional expressions of it. He is a founding member of Australian Monastic Encounter which seeks to promote inter-religious and inter monastic dialogue. \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-tejadhammo-dhamma-talk-and-meditation-the-buddhist-library/
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Talks and Meditation
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