The Wisdom of Compassion
Term 3, 8 Sessions between 22nd July and 23rd September
(with 2 week break 12 and 19 August)
Time: 11:15am to 1:15pm
Place: In Person at Infuse Health, 4/10 William Street, Adamstown, 2289
The Buddhist practice of ‘equalizing self and others’ (Tonglen) as expressed in giving with great love and taking with great compassion, known as Tonglen, is one of the most useful and powerful of all Buddhist practices. Tonglen is a simple and straightforward practice, which is extremely effective at getting to the heart of our predicament: our excessively self-centred attitude. Tonglen opens you to the truth of the suffering of others; it reveals the loving, expansive radiance of your own nature. And it offers extraordinary power in destroying the self-cherishing and self-absorption which is the root of all our heard-heartedness and all our suffering.
In the last 3 weeks of the term we will begin looking at the practical tools for putting compassion into action. Called the Six Paramitas, they are the focus for Term 4.
If you have done a Rigpa course previously and are familiar with meditation and Loving Kindness practice you are invited to join our class for Term 3 (and 4) of our Wisdom of Compassion yearlong program.
Led by Western meditation instructors with many years of experience , 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.
Cost: 8 sessions: Full $160, Concession $80.
If you are experiencing financial hardship please email us at newcastle@rigpa.org.au to request a further concession.
FREE for Rigpa members/subscribers. Please email newcastle@rigpa.org.au to request the discount code.
Adamstown, NSW 2289
Australia
| Event Fee(s) | |
| Full | A$160.00 |
| Concession | A$80.00 |