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, 13th September 2021 - SUZIE BROWN 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, 15th September 2021 - 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 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 |
SEPTEMBER
"Self-Compassion: How to be a Friend to Yourself" - 4-week online course with Anton Eastick 7.30pm - 9.00pm, Every Tuesday, 21st September - 12th October 2021, via zoom Talking about being kind to yourself may sound like something from a kindergarten classroom. But even (maybe especially) the cynics of the world should care about self-compassion – especially if they want to be more resilient. Think back to the last time you feel you messed up or made a mistake. Do you still withdraw with shame, and scold yourself for having been so stupid? Do you tend to hide that failure, as if you were the only person to have done that? Or do you accept that error is a part of being human, and try to talk to yourself with care and tenderness? For a lot of people, the most harshly judgemental responses are the most natural. We may even take pride in being hard on ourselves as a sign of our ambition and resolution to be our best possible self. Luckily the research is now in and clearly shows that self-criticism is counter-productive. As well as increasing our unhappiness and levels of stress, it can lead to increased reluctance to take the steps and risks needed to achieve our goals. Instead of chastising ourselves, practicing self-compassion, greater forgiveness of our mistakes, along with a deliberate effort to take care of ourselves throughout times of disappointment or embarrassment can lead to a more resilient, happy and contented life. What's included in the course
Cost $150 + dana for Anton's teaching (please email Emma on the email address below if you are facing any financial stress for a reduced rate to access the course) Bookings To book click here Enquiries Emma - insightretreats@hotmail.com Click here to check out our 2021 workshops and retreats |
