Melbourne Insight Meditation
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. 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. |
MONDAY NIGHTSOnline & in-person at The Learning Centre, Ceres Environment Park, Roberts Street, East Brunswick.
Our sits run from 7.30pm-8.45pm Due to the current lockdown sits will be offered online only You can book your online spot here and the zoom link will be sent to you. TEACHERS Monday, 18th October 2021 - JESS HUON Monday, 25th October 2021 - ROBYN GIBSON 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. Mindful Yoga on Monday with MIM facilitator Amanda Hawkey will be offered by dana at 6pm before the Monday night sit. Contact Amanda for the details via amandahawkey@mac.com More information melbourneinsightmeditation@gmail.com |
WEDNESDAY NIGHTSOnline & in-person at The Buddhist Society of Victoria, 71 Darling Rd, Malvern East
Due to the current lockdown sits will be offered online only Our sits run from 7.30pm-8.45pm You can book your online spot here and the zoom link will be sent to you. TEACHERS Wednesday, 20th October 2021 - SUZIE BROWN Wednesday, 27th October 2021 - PATRICK KEARNEY 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 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. 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 Donate to MIM MIM is a not for profit organisation and welcomes donations to support the continuation of the organisation. Donate via paypal or bank transfer Melbourne Insight Meditation Group BSB: 313-140 Account no: 12207815 |
OCTOBER
"Open Heart, Open Mind" Retreat with Carol Perry & Angela McGee Friday 15th October - Sunday 17th October Online Via Zoom This retreat was to be held in person. It will now be held Online only. It will include a yoga asana practice, daily instructions for meditation, guided sitting meditation practice, walking meditation, questions and inquiry with teachers and dharma talks. The focus will be on finding refuge and nourishment in your dharma practice and will offer structure and support for those newer to meditation. The ancient wisdom of the Buddha offers grounding practices of mindfulness, insight and compassion that sustain and nourish in challenging times. Breathing and body movement of yoga asanas calm the heart and mind and Dharma Inquiry creates intimacy and connection through sharing the gift of our inner exploration. Carol Perry has 40 years experience in the Insight tradition. She is a senior teacher with Melbourne Insight Meditation. In 1972 Carol co-founded a rural community where she continues to live and grow. Carol is a long time social activist on ecological and social justice issues and is passionate about supporting cohesive and harmonious community in all its forms. She is a Hakomi Therapist with a private practice in Lismore NSW and teaches Communicating Mindfully workshops for the sangha and social activists. Angela McGee is a Dharma teacher in the tradition of Insight Meditation. She teaches regularly with Melbourne Insight Meditation Group and teaches retreats in Australia and Bali. Angela is keen to explore how the Dharma teachings can open our hearts, guide our day to day lives and deepen our connection to all of life. She is a psychotherapist in private practice in Melbourne and has also taught Yoga for 25 years in the tradition of Krishnamacharya. Download Flyer Cost $100 + dana for Carol's & Angela's teaching Bookings To book click here Enquiries insightretreats@hotmail.com Click here to check out our 2021 workshops and retreats |
