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 offer weekly guided meditation sits on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings and meditation retreats and workshops throughout the year. 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 NIGHTSIn-person at The Learning Centre, Ceres Environment Park, Roberts Street, East Brunswick .
Our sits run from 7.30pm-9.00pm every week You can book your face-to-face spot here VISITING TEACHERS 7th October - MIM FACILITATORS 21st October - 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. There is no Mindful Yoga class on Monday 25th March. MIM facilitator Amanda Hawkey offers yoga by dana at 6pm before the Monday night sit. Contact Amanda for further information via [email protected] More information [email protected] Please note: meditation is contraindicated and can be harmful for people with Complex Trauma, PTSD. Substance Dependence or Psychosis. If in doubt, please seek advice from a psychologist or psychiatrist |
TUESDAY NIGHTSIn-person at Stanley Ave Studio and Online via zoom
Our sits run from 7.30pm-8.45pm every week You can book your spot here VISITING TEACHERS 8th October - MIM FACILITATORS LEAD FACILITATOR Co-founder and president of MIM, HARTMUT VEIT is also the owner of the studio and host/lead facilitator for the sits every Tuesday. WEDNESDAY NIGHTS In-person at The Buddhist Society of Victoria, Darling Street, East Malvern Our sits run from 7.30pm-9pm every week Just turn up or book your face-to-face spot here. VISITING TEACHERS 9th October - MIM FACILITATORS 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 [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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 |
'Open Heart, Open Mind': 7-Day Silent Retreat with Carol Perry, Angela McGee & Robyn Gibson
11th - 18th October 2024, Maitripa Centre, Yarra Valley This is the retreat that inspired the formation of Melbourne Insight Meditation. This retreat includes:
Venue Maitripa Centre, 528 Myers Creek Rd, Healesville VIC 3777 Bookings Shared Room or Camping: $890 + dana Single Room: $1390 + dana Supported Place shared room (2 places): $445 + dana Waiting list only - click here to add your name Enquiries [email protected] Click here to find the rest of our 2024 retreats |
