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SUMMARY:One Mindful Day | Ajahn Sadaro
DESCRIPTION:Free One Day Meditation Retreat\nEver wanted just one day of peace? Feel like your life and responsibilities never seem to stop or even pause? Would you like to take just one day out for yourself to relax and spend some time meditating without any other worries? You can put everything down for the day and come to the free meditation retreat offered at the Buddhist Society of Victoria’s meditation centre. \nOn the One Mindful Day Retreat\, you will receive multiple guided meditation sessions by an experienced Buddhist monk to quieten your restless thoughts through developing mindfulness\, calm\, contentment and acceptance. Also\, you will also have the opportunity to improve the quality of your heart and mind by developing other areas of a healthy and well-balanced mindful life. These include: \n\nMeditation discussion groups (develop community and friendship)\nIndividual question time with a Buddhist monk (develop wisdom)\nShared communal lunch (practicing generosity and sharing)\n\nThis free one-day meditation retreat from 9am to 4pm is suitable for those who are new or interested in learning meditation\, or for those who have just begun a meditation journey and want to improve their practice. You will have the opportunity to ask an experienced Buddhist monk your own questions about meditation. Attendance for the full day is not required\, feel free to come according to your schedule. Registration is also not required. \nNote: Please bring a plate of food that will be included in the shared communal lunch (anything is fine) \nProgramme for the Day:\n0900 Start: outline and guidelines of the day\n0930 Guided meditation (sitting: noble silence time)\n1000 Guided meditation (walking/standing: noble silence time)\n1030 Guided meditation (sitting: noble silence time)\n1045 Prepare for lunch\n1100 Shared communal lunch (bring a plate)\n1200 Guided meditation (sitting: noble silence time)\n1300 Group discussion\n1330 Guided meditation (walking/standing: noble silence time)\n1400 Guided meditation (lying down: noble silence time)\n1430 Individual questions\n1500 Guided meditation (sitting: noble silence time)\n1530 Group questions\n1600 End \nMobile Phones\nParticipants are kindly requested to put away their phones.\nQuestions\nTo support Noble Silence\, we won’t have Q&A after the Dhamma Talks & Guided Meditation. So please write down your questions or comments a they occur to you during the day and place them in the box in the foyer.  They will be answered during the last session for the day\, between 3.30 – 4.30 pm. \nBreaks:\nLunch\nPlease bring a plate of food that will be included in the shared communal lunch (anything is fine). Tea/coffee will be provided.\nTea Breaks\nPlease take individual tea breaks when you need them\, so as to minimise congregating & talking. The beverage station is located next door to the meditation hall. \nAll are very welcome!  Registration not required. \nParking\nThere is a car park at the back of Buddhaloka Centre which can be accessed via Terminus lane. Please be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre and ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/one-mindful-day-ajahn-sadaro-2/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Discover Buddhism,Retreats,Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231124T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231124T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T084541
CREATED:20230920T011953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T012220Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Buddhist Thought and Practice - WEEK 4 |  Ajahn Sādaro
DESCRIPTION:How Do I Practice Buddhism?\nThis is the final session of Introduction to Buddhist thought and practice. Throughout the session\, Ajahn Sādaro will: \n\nExplain why he is still a Buddhist and continues to practice after all these years\nDescribe where the Buddhist path of practice actually begins. Showing how it starts with our acts of generosity\, how we ethically engage in society\, and how we tame our thoughts and emotions through meditation\nAsk the question on whether Buddhism is useful for the world today\, and if it is\, how we can embody the teachings to best serve the modern world.\n\nThe session will include a guided mediation and opportunity to ask any questions about Buddhism from a monk.  \nAfter the session\, you are welcome to have tea and snacks with us. We hope to see you! \nFor more details on the Learn meditation from a Monk and Discover Buddhism Series click here \nNote. It’s not necessary for you to have attended the previous sessions\, weekly drop ins are welcome
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/discover-buddhism-week-4-ajahn-sadaro-2/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Discover Buddhism,Retreats,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231117T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231117T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T084541
CREATED:20230920T011931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T012213Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Buddhist Thought and Practice - WEEK 3 |  Ajahn Sādaro
DESCRIPTION:What Is The Main Benefit Of Practicing Buddhism?\nThis is the third session in the series of four of Introduction to Buddhist thought and practice. Throughout the session\, Ajahn Sādaro will: \n\nReflect on how he has progressed as a person and what he has gained out of practicing Buddhism\, and how it may benefit you\nDescribe how the Buddhist path enables us to let go of our incessant wanting for things\, our anger and ill will towards others\, and our confusion around the natural state of existence\nDescribe how Buddhist meditation enables you to develop deep states of calm\, boundless kindness and compassion\, and importantly\, an acceptance of the way our lives are\nShow you how you can develop these same qualities in your life to bring about peace and contentment in whatever situation life throws at you\n\nThe session will include a short guided meditation and opportunity to ask any questions about Buddhism from a monk.  \nAfter the session\, you are welcome to have tea and snacks with us. We hope to see you!  \nFor more details on the Learn meditation from a Monk and Discover Buddhism Series click here \nNote. It’s not necessary for you to have attended the previous sessions\, weekly drop ins are welcome
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/discover-buddhism-week-3-ajahn-sadaro-2/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Discover Buddhism,Retreats,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231110T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231110T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T084541
CREATED:20230920T011914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T012206Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Buddhist Thought and Practice - WEEK 2 |  Ajahn Sādaro
DESCRIPTION:What Are The Most Important Buddhist Ideas?\nThis is the second session in the series of four of Introduction to Buddhist thought and practice. Throughout the session\, Ajahn Sādaro will: \n\nTell the story of how practicing the Buddhist teachings has radically changed his own life\nDescribe key Buddhist concepts\, like karma or the four noble truths\, in a jargon free and easy to understand way\nDescribe how you apply and practically use these teachings in your life for greater happiness\, and not just learn the topic for the sake of interest.\n\nThe session will include a short guided meditation and opportunity to ask any questions about Buddhism from a monk. \nAfter the session\, you are welcome to have tea and snacks with us. We hope to see you! \nFor more details on the Learn meditation from a Monk and Discover Buddhism Series click here \nNote. It’s not necessary for you to have attended the previous sessions\, weekly drop ins are welcome
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/discover-buddhism-week-2-ajahn-sadaro/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Discover Buddhism,Retreats,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231103T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231103T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T084541
CREATED:20230920T011857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T012159Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Buddhist Thought and Practice - WEEK 1 |  Ajahn Sādaro
DESCRIPTION:Where Do I Start?\nThis is the first session in the series of four of Introduction to Buddhist thought and practice. Throughout the session\, Ajahn Sādaro will: \n\nDescribe his journey of starting out in Buddhism and why he became a monk\nCover what Buddhists believe\, and importantly\, what enlightenment is and why anyone would want it\nDescribe who the Buddha was\, what he taught\, and how Buddhism came to be in its different forms throughout history\, up until its present form\nDescribe how you can bring the aspiration of enlightenment into your life without being a Buddhist\n\nThe session will include a short guided meditation and opportunity to ask any questions about Buddhism from a monk.  \nAfter the session\, you are welcome to have tea and snacks with us. We hope to see you!  \nFor more details on the Learn meditation from a Monk and Discover Buddhism Series click here
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/discover-buddhism-week-1-ajahn-sadaro-3/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Discover Buddhism,Retreats,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231028T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231028T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T084541
CREATED:20230728T060759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231014T021247Z
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SUMMARY:One Mindful Day | Ajahn Sadaro
DESCRIPTION:Free One Day Meditation Retreat\nEver wanted just one day of peace? Feel like your life and responsibilities never seem to stop or even pause? Would you like to take just one day out for yourself to relax and spend some time meditating without any other worries? You can put everything down for the day and come to the free meditation retreat offered at the Buddhist Society of Victoria’s meditation centre. \nOn the One Mindful Day Retreat\, you will receive multiple guided meditation sessions by an experienced Buddhist monk to quieten your restless thoughts through developing mindfulness\, calm\, contentment and acceptance. Also\, you will also have the opportunity to improve the quality of your heart and mind by developing other areas of a healthy and well-balanced mindful life. These include: \n\nMeditation discussion groups (develop community and friendship)\nIndividual question time with a Buddhist monk (develop wisdom)\nShared communal lunch (practicing generosity and sharing)\n\nThis free one-day meditation retreat from 9am to 4pm is suitable for those who are new or interested in learning meditation\, or for those who have just begun a meditation journey and want to improve their practice. You will have the opportunity to ask an experienced Buddhist monk your own questions about meditation. Attendance for the full day is not required\, feel free to come according to your schedule. Registration is also not required. \nNote: Please bring a plate of food that will be included in the shared communal lunch (anything is fine) \nProgramme for the Day:\n0900 Start: outline and guidelines of the day\n0930 Guided meditation (sitting: noble silence time)\n1000 Guided meditation (walking/standing: noble silence time)\n1030 Guided meditation (sitting: noble silence time)\n1045 Prepare for lunch\n1100 Shared communal lunch (bring a plate)\n1200 Guided meditation (sitting: noble silence time)\n1300 Group discussion\n1330 Guided meditation (walking/standing: noble silence time)\n1400 Guided meditation (lying down: noble silence time)\n1430 Individual questions\n1500 Guided meditation (sitting: noble silence time)\n1530 Group questions\n1600 End \nMobile Phones\nParticipants are kindly requested to put away their phones.\nQuestions\nTo support Noble Silence\, we won’t have Q&A after the Dhamma Talks & Guided Meditation. So please write down your questions or comments a they occur to you during the day and place them in the box in the foyer.  They will be answered during the last session for the day\, between 3.30 – 4.30 pm. \nBreaks:\nLunch\nPlease bring a plate of food that will be included in the shared communal lunch (anything is fine). Tea/coffee will be provided.\nTea Breaks\nPlease take individual tea breaks when you need them\, so as to minimise congregating & talking. The beverage station is located next door to the meditation hall. \nAll are very welcome!  Registration not required. \nParking\nThere is a car park at the back of Buddhaloka Centre which can be accessed via Terminus lane. Please be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre and ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/one-mindful-day-ajahn-sadaro-3/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Discover Buddhism,Retreats,Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231020T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231020T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T084541
CREATED:20230819T080328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230819T080328Z
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SUMMARY:Nurturing Awareness - WEEK 8 |  Ajahn Sādaro
DESCRIPTION:Grateful and generous Awareness : Sharing the boundless ocean\nThis is the eighth and final session of Nurturing Awareness: Finding meaning through meditation and kindness. In it\, Ajahn Sādaro will: \n\nOffer a variety of meditation techniques to develop gratitude and generosity.\nLead a guided meditation of Grateful and generous awareness.\nOutline the interconnectivity of gratitude and generosity. Describe how meditation on gratitude allows us to deeply appreciate our existence and solidify connections with others\, and further\, how meditation on generosity helps us reward those connections and pay forward our appreciation for our life. Finally\, how these meditations can be used to overcome greed\, selfishness and self-centeredness\, and drive us forward in contributing wholeheartedly to make the world a bit better place.\nAnswer your questions about meditation.\nOffer some insight and guidance on common concerns\, obstacles and issues meditators face.\n\nAfter the session\, you are welcome to have tea and snacks with us. We hope to see you! \nFor more details about this Series click HERE
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/nurturing-awareness-week-8-ajahn-sadaro-2/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Discover Buddhism,Retreats,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231013T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231013T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T084541
CREATED:20230819T080307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230819T080307Z
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SUMMARY:Nurturing Awareness - WEEK 7 |  Ajahn Sādaro
DESCRIPTION:Nurturing Awareness towards difficult people : Kindness for the dangers in the ocean\nThis is the seventh in the series of eight sessions of Nurturing Awareness : Finding meaning through meditation and kindness. In it\, Ajahn Sādaro will: \n\nOffer a variety of meditation techniques to develop kindness and understanding towards difficult people.\nLead a guided meditation of Nurturing awareness towards difficult people.\nDescribe how it’s possible to develop kindness and change our relationship towards difficult people through meditation\, and the inner strength and resiliency kindness offers us. Also outline how this meditation does not promote a complacency in peoples’ negative actions\, but diffuse the associated feelings of annoyance\, ill will or anger towards them.\nAnswer your questions about meditation.\nOffer some insight and guidance on common concerns\, obstacles and issues meditators face.\n\nAfter the session\, you are welcome to have tea and snacks with us. We hope to see you! \nFor more details about this Series click HERE
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/nurturing-awareness-week-7-ajahn-sadaro-2/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Discover Buddhism,Retreats,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231006T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231006T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T084541
CREATED:20230819T080244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230819T080244Z
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SUMMARY:Nurturing Awareness - WEEK 6 |  Ajahn Sādaro
DESCRIPTION:Forgiving Awareness : The water that washes away the stain\nThis is the sixth in the series of eight sessions of Nurturing Awareness: Finding meaning through meditation and kindness. In it\, Ajahn Sādaro will: \n\nOffer a variety of meditation techniques of Forgiving awareness\, which is the generation of forgiveness towards those who have wronged us and importantly\, towards oneself.\n\nLead a guided meditation of Forgiving awareness.\n\nOutline how forgiveness meditation develops the right conditions to give and receive forgiveness without ‘becoming a doormat’. This meditation allows us to begin to let go of burdens of guilt\, regrets or grudges\, and in their place\, eventually leads us to the wisdom that we all at times ‘don’t understand’ how our actions cause harm.\nAnswer your questions about meditation.\nOffer some insight and guidance on common concerns\, obstacles and issues meditators face.\n\nAfter the session\, you are welcome to have tea and snacks with us. We hope to see you! \nFor more details about this Series click HERE
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/nurturing-awareness-week-6-ajahn-sadaro-2/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Discover Buddhism,Retreats,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230929T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230929T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T084541
CREATED:20230819T080222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230819T080222Z
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SUMMARY:Nurturing Awareness - WEEK 5 |  Ajahn Sādaro
DESCRIPTION:Balanced Awareness : Letting the ocean be the ocean\nThis is the fifth in the series of eight sessions of Nurturing Awareness: Finding meaning through meditation and kindness. In it\, Ajahn Sādaro will: \n\nOffer a variety of meditation techniques to develop Balanced awareness\, which is equanimity and acceptance towards your life and the situations you find yourself in.\nLead a guided meditation of Balanced awareness.\nDescribe how meditation on equanimity leads to ‘letting go’ and the ability to embrace the good and bad\, the loved and the unloved\, and the pleasant and the painful. Ajahn will also outline its connection with patience and how it facilitates the capacity to stay serene in the midst of chaotic situations.\nAnswer your questions about meditation.\nOffer some insight and guidance on common concerns\, obstacles and issues meditators face.\n\nAfter the session\, you are welcome to have tea and snacks with us. We hope to see you! \nFor more details about this Series click HERE
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/nurturing-awareness-week-5-ajahn-sadaro-2/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Discover Buddhism,Retreats,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230922T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230922T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T084541
CREATED:20230819T080140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230819T080140Z
UID:10001064-1695409200-1695412800@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:Nurturing Awareness - WEEK 4 |  Ajahn Sādaro
DESCRIPTION:Elevated Awareness : the boundless ocean of rejoicing\nThis is the fourth in the series of eight sessions of Nurturing Awareness: Finding meaning through meditation and kindness. In it\, Ajahn Sādaro will: \n\nOffer a variety of meditation techniques for Elevated awareness\, which is experiencing elevated joy in the goodness of others and in the world.\nLead a guided meditation of Elevated awareness.\nOutline how elevated joy meditation helps us overcome jealousy\, envy and cynicism\, and in their place foster an attitude of ‘seeing the best in others’ without naivety.\nAnswer your questions about meditation.\nOffer some insight and guidance on common concerns\, obstacles and issues meditators face.\n\nAfter the session\, you are welcome to have tea and snacks with us. We hope to see you! \nFor more details about this Series click HERE
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/nurturing-awareness-week-4-ajahn-sadaro-2/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Discover Buddhism,Retreats,Upcoming,Weekly
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230915T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230915T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T084541
CREATED:20230819T080123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230819T080123Z
UID:10001063-1694804400-1694808000@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:Nurturing Awareness - WEEK 3 |  Ajahn Sādaro
DESCRIPTION:Caring Awareness : the boundless ocean of compassion\nThis is the third in the series of eight sessions of Nurturing Awareness: Finding meaning through meditation and kindness. In it\, Ajahn Sādaro will: \n\nOffer a variety of meditation techniques for Caring Awareness\, which is cultivating care and compassion for those around you.\nLead a guided meditation of Caring awareness.\nOutline compassion meditation’s connection with generosity and goodwill\, and how it can engender a deep connection with our common humanity. Also how to use it to deal with distress\, burnout and feeling overwhelmed.\nAnswer your questions about meditation.\nOffer some insight and guidance on common concerns\, obstacles and issues meditators face.\n\nAfter the session\, you are welcome to have tea and snacks with us. We hope to see you! \nFor more details about this Series click HERE
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/nurturing-awareness-week-3-ajahn-sadaro-2/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Discover Buddhism,Retreats,Upcoming,Weekly
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230908T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230908T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T084541
CREATED:20230819T080042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230819T080042Z
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SUMMARY:Nurturing Awareness - WEEK 2 |  Ajahn Sādaro
DESCRIPTION:Self-Nurturing Awareness : bathing in the ocean of kindness\nThis is the second in the series of eight sessions of Nurturing Awareness: Finding meaning through meditation and kindness. In it\, Ajahn Sādaro will: \n\nOffer a variety of meditation techniques for Self-nurturing awareness\, which the development of kindness\, care and compassion towards oneself.\nLead a guided meditation of Self-nurturing awareness. \nOutline how self-kindness meditation promotes contentment and happiness within oneself\, and how it is used to overcome self-hatred\, self-criticism and low self-worth.\nAnswer your questions about meditation.\nOffer some insight and guidance on common concerns\, obstacles and issues meditators face.\n\nAfter the session\, you are welcome to have tea and snacks with us. We hope to see you! \nFor more details about this Series click HERE
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/nurturing-awareness-week-2-ajahn-sadaro-2/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Discover Buddhism,Retreats,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230901T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230901T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T084541
CREATED:20230819T080025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230819T080025Z
UID:10001094-1693594800-1693598400@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:Nurturing Awareness - WEEK 1 |  Ajahn Sādaro
DESCRIPTION:Nurturing Awareness : the boundless ocean of kindness\nThis is the first in the series of eight sessions of Nurturing Awareness: Finding meaning through meditation and kindness. In it\, Ajahn Sādaro will: \n\nOffer a variety of meditation techniques to develop Nurturing awareness\, which is unconditional kindness towards others.\nLead a guided meditation of Nurturing awareness. \nOutline how unconditional kindness meditation facilitates deep connections with others\, and how to use it as an antidote to anger\, ill will and frustration.\nAnswer your questions about meditation.\nOffer some insight and guidance on common concerns\, obstacles and issues meditators face.\n\nAfter the session\, you are welcome to have tea and snacks with us. We hope to see you! \nFor more details about this Series click HERE
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/nurturing-awareness-week-1-ajahn-sadaro-2/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Discover Buddhism,Retreats,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230826T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230826T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T084541
CREATED:20230719T104352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230819T085204Z
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SUMMARY:One Mindful Day | Ajahn Sadaro
DESCRIPTION:Free One Day Meditation Retreat\nEver wanted just one day of peace? Feel like your life and responsibilities never seem to stop or even pause? Would you like to take just one day out for yourself to relax and spend some time meditating without any other worries? You can put everything down for the day and come to the free meditation retreat offered at the Buddhist Society of Victoria’s meditation centre. \nOn the One Mindful Day Retreat\, you will receive multiple guided meditation sessions by an experienced Buddhist monk to quieten your restless thoughts through developing mindfulness\, calm\, contentment and acceptance. Also\, you will also have the opportunity to improve the quality of your heart and mind by developing other areas of a healthy and well-balanced mindful life. These include: \n\nMeditation discussion groups (develop community and friendship)\nIndividual question time with a Buddhist monk (develop wisdom)\nShared communal lunch (practicing generosity and sharing)\n\nThis free one-day meditation retreat from 9am to 4pm is suitable for those who are new or interested in learning meditation\, or for those who have just begun a meditation journey and want to improve their practice. You will have the opportunity to ask an experienced Buddhist monk your own questions about meditation. Attendance for the full day is not required\, feel free to come according to your schedule. Registration is also not required. \nNote: Please bring a plate of food that will be included in the shared communal lunch (anything is fine) \nProgramme for the Day:\n0900 Start: outline and guidelines of the day\n0930 Guided meditation (sitting: noble silence time)\n1000 Guided meditation (walking/standing: noble silence time)\n1030 Guided meditation (sitting: noble silence time)\n1045 Prepare for lunch\n1100 Shared communal lunch (bring a plate)\n1200 Guided meditation (sitting: noble silence time)\n1300 Group discussion\n1330 Guided meditation (walking/standing: noble silence time)\n1400 Guided meditation (lying down: noble silence time)\n1430 Individual questions\n1500 Guided meditation (sitting: noble silence time)\n1530 Group questions\n1600 End \nMobile Phones\nParticipants are kindly requested to put away their phones.\nQuestions\nTo support Noble Silence\, we won’t have Q&A after the Dhamma Talks & Guided Meditation. So please write down your questions or comments a they occur to you during the day and place them in the box in the foyer.  They will be answered during the last session for the day\, between 3.30 – 4.30 pm. \nBreaks:\nLunch\nPlease bring a plate of food that will be included in the shared communal lunch (anything is fine). Tea/coffee will be provided.\nTea Breaks\nPlease take individual tea breaks when you need them\, so as to minimise congregating & talking. The beverage station is located next door to the meditation hall. \nAll are very welcome!  Registration not required. \nParking\nThere is a car park at the back of Buddhaloka Centre which can be accessed via Terminus lane. Please be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre and ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/one-mindful-day-01/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Discover Buddhism,Retreats,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230818T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230818T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T084541
CREATED:20230707T114041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230707T114041Z
UID:10001049-1692385200-1692388800@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:Learn Meditation from a Monk - WEEK 4 |  Ajahn Sādaro
DESCRIPTION:Knowing Awareness\nThis is the fourth and final session of the Learn meditation from a monk series. In it\, Ajahn Sādaro will: \n\nOutline Knowing Awareness – a technique to deeply understand the nature of your mind\nLead a short guided meditation (slightly longer than the third week)\nGive some guidance on common concerns and issues that new meditators face\nAnswer any of your questions about meditation\n\nAfter the session\, you are welcome to have tea and snacks with us. We hope to see you!  \nFor more details on the Learn meditation from a Monk and Discover Buddhism Series click here
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/learn-meditation-from-a-monk-week-4-ajahn-sadaro-2/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Discover Buddhism,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230811T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230811T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T084541
CREATED:20230707T114007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230707T114007Z
UID:10001047-1691780400-1691784000@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:Learn Meditation from a Monk - WEEK 3 |  Ajahn Sādaro
DESCRIPTION:Contemplative Awareness\nThis is the third session in the series of four of Learn meditation from a monk. In it\, Ajahn Sādaro will: \n\nOutline Contemplative Awareness – a technique to help you let go of stress and negative emotions\nLead a short guided meditation (slightly longer than the second week)\nGive some guidance on common concerns and issues that new meditators face\nAnswer any of your questions about meditation\n\nAfter the session\, you are welcome to have tea and snacks with us. We hope to see you! \nFor more details on the Learn meditation from a Monk and Discover Buddhism Series click here
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/learn-meditation-from-a-monk-week-3-ajahn-sadaro-2/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Discover Buddhism,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230804T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230804T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T084541
CREATED:20230707T113939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230707T113939Z
UID:10000879-1691175600-1691179200@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:Learn Meditation from a Monk - WEEK 2 |  Ajahn Sādaro
DESCRIPTION:Awareness Of Everything\nThis is the second session in the series of four of Learn meditation from a monk. In it\, Ajahn Sādaro will: \n\nOutline Awareness of Everything – a technique to become mindful of everything you experience\nLead a short guided meditation (slightly longer than the first week)\nGive some guidance on common concerns and issues that new meditators face\nAnswer any of your questions about meditation\n\nAfter the session\, you are welcome to have tea and snacks with us. We hope to see you! \nFor more details on the Learn meditation from a Monk and Discover Buddhism Series click here
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/learn-meditation-from-a-monk-week-2-ajahn-sadaro-2/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Discover Buddhism,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230728T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230728T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T084541
CREATED:20230707T113915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230707T113915Z
UID:10000877-1690570800-1690574400@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:Learn Meditation from a Monk - WEEK 1 |  Ajahn Sādaro
DESCRIPTION:Immovable Awareness: The Basic Method Of Meditation\nThis is the first session in the series of four of Learn meditation from a monk. In it\, Ajahn Sādaro will: \n\nOutline the basic method of meditation\, Immovable Awareness – a technique to calm your thoughts\nLead a short guided meditation\nGive some guidance on common concerns and issues that new meditators face\nAnswer any of your questions about meditation\n\nAfter the session\, you are welcome to have tea and snacks with us. We hope to see you! \nFor more details on the Learn meditation from a Monk and Discover Buddhism Series click here
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/learn-meditation-from-a-monk-week-1-ajahn-sadaro-2/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Discover Buddhism,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221118T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221118T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T084541
CREATED:20220917T081438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221115T220740Z
UID:10000942-1668798000-1668801600@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:Nurturing Awareness - WEEK 8 |  Ajahn Sādaro
DESCRIPTION:Grateful and generous Awareness : Sharing the boundless ocean\nThis is the eighth and final session of Nurturing Awareness: Finding meaning through meditation and kindness. In it\, Ajahn Sādaro will: \n\nOffer a variety of meditation techniques to develop gratitude and generosity.\nLead a guided meditation of Grateful and generous awareness.\nOutline the interconnectivity of gratitude and generosity. Describe how meditation on gratitude allows us to deeply appreciate our existence and solidify connections with others\, and further\, how meditation on generosity helps us reward those connections and pay forward our appreciation for our life. Finally\, how these meditations can be used to overcome greed\, selfishness and self-centeredness\, and drive us forward in contributing wholeheartedly to make the world a bit better place.\nAnswer your questions about meditation.\nOffer some insight and guidance on common concerns\, obstacles and issues meditators face.\n\nAfter the session\, you are welcome to have tea and snacks with us. We hope to see you! \nFor more details about this Series click HERE
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/nurturing-awareness-week-8-ajahn-sadaro/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Discover Buddhism,Retreats,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221111T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221111T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T084541
CREATED:20220917T081338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220917T081338Z
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SUMMARY:Nurturing Awareness - WEEK 7 |  Ajahn Sādaro
DESCRIPTION:Nurturing Awareness towards difficult people : Kindness for the dangers in the ocean\nThis is the seventh in the series of eight sessions of Nurturing Awareness : Finding meaning through meditation and kindness. In it\, Ajahn Sādaro will: \n\nOffer a variety of meditation techniques to develop kindness and understanding towards difficult people.\nLead a guided meditation of Nurturing awareness towards difficult people.\nDescribe how it’s possible to develop kindness and change our relationship towards difficult people through meditation\, and the inner strength and resiliency kindness offers us. Also outline how this meditation does not promote a complacency in peoples’ negative actions\, but diffuse the associated feelings of annoyance\, ill will or anger towards them.\nAnswer your questions about meditation.\nOffer some insight and guidance on common concerns\, obstacles and issues meditators face.\n\nAfter the session\, you are welcome to have tea and snacks with us. We hope to see you! \nFor more details about this Series click HERE
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/nurturing-awareness-week-7-ajahn-sadaro/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Discover Buddhism,Retreats,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221104T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221104T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T084541
CREATED:20220917T081227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220917T081227Z
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SUMMARY:Nurturing Awareness - WEEK 6 |  Ajahn Sādaro
DESCRIPTION:Forgiving Awareness : The water that washes away the stain\nThis is the sixth in the series of eight sessions of Nurturing Awareness: Finding meaning through meditation and kindness. In it\, Ajahn Sādaro will: \n\nOffer a variety of meditation techniques of Forgiving awareness\, which is the generation of forgiveness towards those who have wronged us and importantly\, towards oneself.\n\nLead a guided meditation of Forgiving awareness.\n\nOutline how forgiveness meditation develops the right conditions to give and receive forgiveness without ‘becoming a doormat’. This meditation allows us to begin to let go of burdens of guilt\, regrets or grudges\, and in their place\, eventually leads us to the wisdom that we all at times ‘don’t understand’ how our actions cause harm.\nAnswer your questions about meditation.\nOffer some insight and guidance on common concerns\, obstacles and issues meditators face.\n\nAfter the session\, you are welcome to have tea and snacks with us. We hope to see you! \nFor more details about this Series click HERE
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/nurturing-awareness-week-6-ajahn-sadaro/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Discover Buddhism,Retreats,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221028T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221028T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T084541
CREATED:20220917T081100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220917T081100Z
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SUMMARY:Nurturing Awareness - WEEK 5 |  Ajahn Sādaro
DESCRIPTION:Balanced Awareness : Letting the ocean be the ocean\nThis is the fifth in the series of eight sessions of Nurturing Awareness: Finding meaning through meditation and kindness. In it\, Ajahn Sādaro will: \n\nOffer a variety of meditation techniques to develop Balanced awareness\, which is equanimity and acceptance towards your life and the situations you find yourself in.\nLead a guided meditation of Balanced awareness.\nDescribe how meditation on equanimity leads to ‘letting go’ and the ability to embrace the good and bad\, the loved and the unloved\, and the pleasant and the painful. Ajahn will also outline its connection with patience and how it facilitates the capacity to stay serene in the midst of chaotic situations.\nAnswer your questions about meditation.\nOffer some insight and guidance on common concerns\, obstacles and issues meditators face.\n\nAfter the session\, you are welcome to have tea and snacks with us. We hope to see you! \nFor more details about this Series click HERE
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/nurturing-awareness-week-5-ajahn-sadaro/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Discover Buddhism,Retreats,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221021T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221021T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T084541
CREATED:20220917T080633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220917T080633Z
UID:10000974-1666378800-1666382400@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:Nurturing Awareness - WEEK 4 |  Ajahn Sādaro
DESCRIPTION:Elevated Awareness : the boundless ocean of rejoicing\nThis is the fourth in the series of eight sessions of Nurturing Awareness: Finding meaning through meditation and kindness. In it\, Ajahn Sādaro will: \n\nOffer a variety of meditation techniques for Elevated awareness\, which is experiencing elevated joy in the goodness of others and in the world.\nLead a guided meditation of Elevated awareness.\nOutline how elevated joy meditation helps us overcome jealousy\, envy and cynicism\, and in their place foster an attitude of ‘seeing the best in others’ without naivety.\nAnswer your questions about meditation.\nOffer some insight and guidance on common concerns\, obstacles and issues meditators face.\n\nAfter the session\, you are welcome to have tea and snacks with us. We hope to see you! \nFor more details about this Series click HERE
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/nurturing-awareness-week-4-ajahn-sadaro/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Discover Buddhism,Retreats,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221014T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221014T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T084541
CREATED:20220917T080441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220917T080721Z
UID:10000973-1665774000-1665777600@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:Nurturing Awareness - WEEK 3 |  Ajahn Sādaro
DESCRIPTION:Caring Awareness : the boundless ocean of compassion\nThis is the third in the series of eight sessions of Nurturing Awareness: Finding meaning through meditation and kindness. In it\, Ajahn Sādaro will: \n\nOffer a variety of meditation techniques for Caring Awareness\, which is cultivating care and compassion for those around you.\nLead a guided meditation of Caring awareness.\nOutline compassion meditation’s connection with generosity and goodwill\, and how it can engender a deep connection with our common humanity. Also how to use it to deal with distress\, burnout and feeling overwhelmed.\nAnswer your questions about meditation.\nOffer some insight and guidance on common concerns\, obstacles and issues meditators face.\n\nAfter the session\, you are welcome to have tea and snacks with us. We hope to see you! \nFor more details about this Series click HERE
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/nurturing-awareness-week-3-ajahn-sadaro/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Discover Buddhism,Retreats,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221007T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221007T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T084541
CREATED:20220917T080311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220917T080807Z
UID:10000972-1665169200-1665172800@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:Nurturing Awareness - WEEK 2 |  Ajahn Sādaro
DESCRIPTION:Self-Nurturing Awareness : bathing in the ocean of kindness\nThis is the second in the series of eight sessions of Nurturing Awareness: Finding meaning through meditation and kindness. In it\, Ajahn Sādaro will: \n\nOffer a variety of meditation techniques for Self-nurturing awareness\, which the development of kindness\, care and compassion towards oneself.\nLead a guided meditation of Self-nurturing awareness. \nOutline how self-kindness meditation promotes contentment and happiness within oneself\, and how it is used to overcome self-hatred\, self-criticism and low self-worth.\nAnswer your questions about meditation.\nOffer some insight and guidance on common concerns\, obstacles and issues meditators face.\n\nAfter the session\, you are welcome to have tea and snacks with us. We hope to see you! \nFor more details about this Series click HERE
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/nurturing-awareness-week-2-ajahn-sadaro/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Discover Buddhism,Retreats,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220930T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220930T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T084541
CREATED:20220917T080055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220917T080938Z
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SUMMARY:Nurturing Awareness - WEEK 1 |  Ajahn Sādaro
DESCRIPTION:Nurturing Awareness : the boundless ocean of kindness\nThis is the first in the series of eight sessions of Nurturing Awareness: Finding meaning through meditation and kindness. In it\, Ajahn Sādaro will: \n\nOffer a variety of meditation techniques to develop Nurturing awareness\, which is unconditional kindness towards others.\nLead a guided meditation of Nurturing awareness. \nOutline how unconditional kindness meditation facilitates deep connections with others\, and how to use it as an antidote to anger\, ill will and frustration.\nAnswer your questions about meditation.\nOffer some insight and guidance on common concerns\, obstacles and issues meditators face.\n\nAfter the session\, you are welcome to have tea and snacks with us. We hope to see you! \nFor more details about this Series click HERE
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/nurturing-awareness-week-1-ajahn-sadaro/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Discover Buddhism,Retreats,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220923T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220923T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T084541
CREATED:20220531T051320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220731T091616Z
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SUMMARY:Discover Buddhism - WEEK 4 |  Ajahn Sādaro
DESCRIPTION:How Do I Practice Buddhism?\nThis is the final session of Introduction to Buddhist thought and practice. Throughout the session\, Ajahn Sādaro will: \n\nExplain why he is still a Buddhist and continues to practice after all these years\nDescribe where the Buddhist path of practice actually begins. Showing how it starts with our acts of generosity\, how we ethically engage in society\, and how we tame our thoughts and emotions through meditation\nAsk the question on whether Buddhism is useful for the world today\, and if it is\, how we can embody the teachings to best serve the modern world.\n\nThe session will include a guided mediation and opportunity to ask any questions about Buddhism from a monk.  \nAfter the session\, you are welcome to have tea and snacks with us. We hope to see you! \nFor more details on the Learn meditation from a Monk and Discover Buddhism Series click here
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/discover-buddhism-week-4-ajahn-sadaro/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Discover Buddhism,Retreats,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220916T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220916T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T084541
CREATED:20220531T042054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220731T091401Z
UID:10000878-1663354800-1663358400@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:Learn Meditation from a Monk - WEEK 4 |  Ajahn Sādaro
DESCRIPTION:Knowing Awareness\nThis is the fourth and final session of the Learn meditation from a monk series. In it\, Ajahn Sādaro will: \n\nOutline Knowing Awareness – a technique to deeply understand the nature of your mind\nLead a short guided meditation (slightly longer than the third week)\nGive some guidance on common concerns and issues that new meditators face\nAnswer any of your questions about meditation\n\nAfter the session\, you are welcome to have tea and snacks with us. We hope to see you!  \nFor more details on the Learn meditation from a Monk and Discover Buddhism Series click here
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/learn-meditation-from-a-monk-week-4-ajahn-sadaro/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Discover Buddhism,Retreats,Upcoming,Weekly
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220909T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220909T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T084541
CREATED:20220531T051157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220731T091605Z
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SUMMARY:Discover Buddhism - WEEK 3 |  Ajahn Sādaro
DESCRIPTION:What Is The Main Benefit Of Practicing Buddhism?\nThis is the third session in the series of four of Introduction to Buddhist thought and practice. Throughout the session\, Ajahn Sādaro will: \n\nReflect on how he has progressed as a person and what he has gained out of practicing Buddhism\, and how it may benefit you\nDescribe how the Buddhist path enables us to let go of our incessant wanting for things\, our anger and ill will towards others\, and our confusion around the natural state of existence\nDescribe how Buddhist meditation enables you to develop deep states of calm\, boundless kindness and compassion\, and importantly\, an acceptance of the way our lives are\nShow you how you can develop these same qualities in your life to bring about peace and contentment in whatever situation life throws at you\n\nThe session will include a short guided meditation and opportunity to ask any questions about Buddhism from a monk.  \nAfter the session\, you are welcome to have tea and snacks with us. We hope to see you!  \nFor more details on the Learn meditation from a Monk and Discover Buddhism Series click here
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/discover-buddhism-week-3-ajahn-sadaro/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Discover Buddhism,Retreats,Upcoming,Weekly
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