Rigpa Melbourne

Inspiring a Revolution in Your Heart and Mind, 2023
2023-04-24 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-05-01 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-05-08 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-05-15 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-05-22 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-05-29 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-06-05 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-06-12 18:30 - 20:30 (Australia/Melbourne) and 13 more dates | Rigpa Melbourne
This course takes participants on an experiential journey through The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying, giving you a taste of its major themes and their practical implications. Suitable for people of any religion or of none, the course encourages you to reflect on the Buddhist teachings, to see what makes sense to you and to experiment with applying these teachings in your daily life.
The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying is widely regarded as one of the most complete and authoritative presentations of the Tibetan Buddhist teachings. A manual for life and death and a source of sacred inspiration from the heart of the Tibetan tradition, The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying provides a lucid and inspiring introduction to the practice of meditation, to the nature of mind, to karma and rebirth, and to the trials and rewards of the spiritual path.
The teachings, meditation and contemplations from this authentic tradition reveal how each of us can live a more meaningful, connected and fulfilling life.
Participants in this course will learn:

How to meditate, or deepen their understanding if already meditating
How an acceptance of impermanence can help us understand death and change our attitude towards life
How meditation can transform our perception, increase our confidence and fully connect us to the world around us
That mind is much more than just thoughts and emotions
How understanding the interdependency of all things and the principle of karma (that every action has an effect) gives us a logical basis for ethics and personal responsibility.

Each session consists of:

Video teachings from Tibetan and Western Buddhist masters, including Sogyal Rinpoche, Jetsün Khandro Rinpoche, Ringu Tulku Rinpoche, Mingyur Rinpoche, Pema Chödrön and Sharon Salzberg.
Meditation practice
Time for contemplation
Group discussions and Q&A, offering each student the opportunity to explore the teachings and practices in an open supportive environment and to connect with a community of practitioners.

Online Bookgroup
2023-05-09 19:15 - 20:45, 2023-06-13 19:15 - 20:45, 2023-07-11 19:15 - 20:45, 2023-08-08 19:15 - 20:45, 2023-09-12 19:15 - 20:45
“Most of us yearn for a life free of fear, pain, insecurity, and doubt. We long for peace, for the ability to love and be loved openly and freely, and the confidence and clarity to meet the various challenges we face in our lives. Tsoknyi Rinpoche explains that such a life is not only possible: it’s our birthright.”
The Online Bookgroup, are currently reading Open Heart, Open Mind by Tsoknyi Rinpoche. Join us for lively discussion, contemplative listening and reflection.
This group meets via Zoom on the second Tuesday of each month.
If you would like to join the online bookgroup, contact melbourne@rigpa.org.au for more information.

Dharma Discussion group
2023-05-10 19:00 - 20:15, 2023-06-14 19:00 - 20:15, 2023-07-12 19:00 - 20:15, 2023-08-09 19:00 - 20:15 | Rigpa Melbourne
This monthly group meets in person at the Rigpa Melbourne Centre on the second Wednesday of each month, 7.00 pm–8.15 pm and replaces the face-to-face book group.
Drawing on dharma readings and life experiences, the group comes together for a friendly and informal discussion about how the wisdom of the Buddhist teachings relate to everyday life. They are currently discussing the text Open Heart, Open Mind by Tsoknyi Rinpoche.
All welcome – no need to register ($15/$10 per session).
Contact melbourne@rigpa.org.au if you would like to get some reading ideas or if you have any questions.
