Melbourne Insight Meditation
COVID-19 (coronavirus) Update: 17th March 2020
Due to the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) our committee has made the decision to take our weekly meditation sits (on Monday and Wednesday) online, for the next few months. We know how important our practice is during a crisis like this so we will continue to offer guided sits and dharma talks from teachers each week. and take our retreats online. See details below about how to access the online weekly sits. For information about our retreats click here Acknowledgement of Country Melbourne Insight Meditation acknowledges the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia. We recognise sovereignty was never ceded and the continuing connection of indigenous peoples to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to Indigenous people, their cultures, and to elders past, present and emerging. About Melbourne Insight Meditation (MIM) is a community of meditators practicing in the tradition of Insight (Vipassana) Meditation. We aim to support each other and develop our practice. We welcome beginners or experienced meditators to join us. |
MONDAY NIGHTSMonday Nights
This will now run online each Monday, 7.30pm-8.30pm You can book your place and donate $5 to MIM here The sit will take place via zoom https://zoom.us/j/458479417 TEACHERS Monday, 6th April - JESS HUON Monday, 13th April - ANGELA McGEE Monday, 20th April - CAROL PERRY Monday, 27th April - ANTON EASTICK Teachers offer guidance and dharma talks on the principle of dana. They are not paid by MIM. Dana is an ancient Pali word meaning "generosity", "giving" or "gift." You are free to give any amount dependent on your financial situation. See our Visiting Teachers page for more information. More information melbourneinsightmeditation@gmail.com Weekly Sitting GroupsAll levels of experience are welcome, no previous training is needed, and guidance is offered. Each session includes:
• Sitting meditation (with instruction) • Walking meditation (with instruction) • Dharma talks with visiting teachers • Group discussion/sharing with visiting teachers Groups in Melbourne Please note: The meditation practice may not be suitable for those who have experienced psychosis or who are currently experiencing acute depression. If in doubt, please seek advice from a psychologist or psychiatrist. |
WEDNESDAY NIGHTSWednesday Nights
This will now run online each Wednesday, 7.30pm-8.30pm You can book your place and donate $5 to MIM here The sit will take place via zoom https://zoom.us/j/665599352 TEACHERS Wednesday, 8th April - ANTON EASTICK Wednesday, 15th April - CHRISTINE THOMPSON Wednesday, 22nd April - ANGELA McGEE Wednesday, 29th April - CAROL PERRY Teachers offer guidance and dharma talks on the principle of dana. They are not paid by MIM. Dana is an ancient Pali word meaning "generosity", "giving" or "gift." You are free to give any amount dependent on your financial situation. See our Visiting Teachers page for more information. More information melbourneinsightmeditation@gmail.com Retreat Scholarship Fund
Interested in donating to the Retreat Scholarship Fund? Please email us. While we run our retreats on a tight budget (costs cover accommodation, food, teachers' travel costs and administration only), we do offer a supported place for each retreat. Please contact us if you are in genuine financial hardship, and wish to discuss this option. Email: insightretreats@hotmail.com |
APRIL
"A virtual retreat with Patrick Kearney" - 5 Day Online Retreat Friday 10th April - Tuesday 14th April, Kallara, Strathbogie Ranges This retreat will be conducted by Zoom. We will schedule three meetings a day: • Morning (10:00 a.m. – 12 noon): Morning workshop followed by a group meditation session. In this session we will establish the theme for today’s practice. • Afternoon (3:00 – 5:00 p.m.): Group meditation followed by a check-in. • Evening (8:00 – 10:00 p.m.): A dharma talk followed by a final group meditation. We will formally close the day by reciting the Mettā Sutta. All participants will receive a handbook in pdf format containing all the talks and practices provided during the retreat. This will enable you to read the teachings and practice the exercises at your own pace Individual one-on-one’s will be offered during the retreat. These also are optional, although they are recommended as this is where you will be able to fine-tune your practice. Please note that these sessions are optional. While we strongly recommend you commit to the whole retreat, there is no reason to be trapped by perfectionism. If the demands of your life mean that you can only attend part of a session, feel free to drop in and out as you require. For example, you may find that staying up until 10:00 p.m. is too late for you, in which case you could go to bed after the dharma talk. For the full retreat schedule and content click here Booking information $120 + dana for Patrick's teaching - Click here to book Enquiries insightretreats@hotmail.com "Settle, Soften, and Open": Online retreat with Angela McGee Saturday 18th April 2020, 2.00pm - 4.30pm, via Zoom This experiential afternoon of practice will explore the layers of contraction that restrict our natural capacity for connecting with ourselves, others, and the world around us. We will use the tools of Insight practice - meditation, enquiry, stillness, silence, and cultivation of the heart qualities, to settle, to soften, and to open and deeply connect. We will also use mindful movement to soothe the nervous system and use the body as a wise resource to feel into our natural aliveness. The afternoon includes: sitting meditation, walking meditation, gentle mindful movement and breathing practices, deep rest, and a dharma talk. Venue Online via the Zoom platform Download Flyer Cost $20 + dana for Angela's teaching Bookings Click here to book Enquiries insightretreats@hotmail.com Click here for more of our 2020 workshops and retreats |
