Melbourne Insight Meditation
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.
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CERES Meditation
Monday Nights
Venue CERES Learning Centre, Lee Street, East Brunswick Note: Enter by walking to the end of Lee Street (Learning Centre is on the right, past courtyard garden), not by Robert Street main entry Time 7.15pm, for a prompt 7.30pm start - 9.00pm Cost & Booking $5; plus Dana donation to visiting teachers appreciated. No need to book, just turn up. Equipment provided Meditation cushions, chairs, meditation benches/stools All levels of meditation experience welcome, including beginners. We sit every Monday without fail except Easter Monday and Christmas/January break. We do sit on public holidays. See our Visiting Teachers page for a schedule of teachers and visiting dates. 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. |
East Malvern Meditation
The Wednesday Nights
Venue Buddhist Society of Vic (BSV), 71-73 Darling Road, East Malvern Time 7.15pm, for a prompt 7.30pm start - 9.00pm Cost & Booking Entry free of charge; with Dana donations to the visiting teachers and venue appreciated. No need to book, just turn up. Equipment provided Meditation cushions (zafus), floor mats (zabutons), chairs, some yoga blankets All levels of meditation experience welcome, including beginners. We sit every Wednesday without fail except Easter Wednesday and Christmas/January break. We do sit on public holidays. See our Visiting Teachers page for a schedule of teachers and visiting dates. More information melbourneinsightmeditation@gmail.com Retreat Scholarship Fund Interested in donating to the Retreat Scholarship Fund? Please follow the Give Now link. 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 |
Upcoming events
"Releasing the Burden" - One-day silent meditation retreat with Jess Huon
Saturday 4th November 2017, 9:30am - 4:30pm, CERES We sometimes walk around with our hands tightly clenched, without knowing it. Hands balled in fists, we wonder - 'why am I not at ease?' Why do we clench and grip on? What supports us to let go - a movement akin to a flock of birds leaving the dark of trees? What was the natural cost-free ease the Buddha was pointing us towards? Why did he want us to sit down close to the roots of trees? On this day of practice we will explore, together, what it is to sit close to the ground and 'hand over the burden.' Venue: CERES Learning Centre, CERES Environmental Park, Lee Street, East Brunswick (walk to the end of Lee Street, turn right across courtyard garden) Cost: $25 + dana for Jess's teachings Registration & Enquiries: insightretreats@hotmail.com "Loving Presence" - 4 Day Meditation Retreat With Anton Eastick Wednesday 22nd November - Sunday 26th November 2017, Kallara, Strathbogie Ranges On this Insight Meditation retreat we will explore the primary heart teachings of The Buddha: kindness, compassion/empathy, joy and equanimity/spaciousness. These natural qualities of love are not only places to rest, but also qualities of heart we can train and develop. The retreat will include comprehensive meditation instructions, teacher interviews, periods of silence as well as group exploration of these timeless themes. This retreat is open to everyone from beginners onwards. Venue Kallara Conference Centre, Boho South, Strathbogie Ranges, Victoria Cost $295; + dana for the teachings Registration & Enquiries www.thedharmapath.com.au |
