Melbourne Insight Meditation GroupMelbourne Insight Meditation Group (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
"OPEN HEART, OPEN MIND"
7-day silent meditation retreat - with Subhana Barzaghi & Carol Perry (and assistant teacher, Angela McGee) Thursday 20th October (5:30pm) - Thursday 27th October (1:00pm) 2016 This is the retreat that inspired the formation of Melbourne Insight Meditation. The retreat will include sitting, walking and standing meditations; optional yoga asana to assist in sitting (two classes each day); private and group interviews; questions and inquiry with teachers; dharma talks; instructions for meditation; mindfulness work period; and free time. Venue 'Kallara Conference Centre', Boho South, Strathbogie Ranges, Victoria Cost 7-day retreat - $560; + Dana (monetary offering) for the teachers' offerings Please note that a 3-day retreat option is not on offer this year Registration Registration is essential (places are limited, and will book quickly), and must be made by contacting Robyn on insightretreats@hotmail.com Enquiries Robyn Gibson - insightretreats@hotmail.com, or 0408 759 754 Download flyer Download registration form * Note that we publicise the details of all multi-day retreats, and take bookings, approximately 3 - 4 months prior to each retreat. Stay in touch with details as they are publicised via our regular e-newsletters (subscribe via this website, top right of each page), this website, and our Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/melbourneinsightmeditation.org/
* Please note that our retreats book out quickly, so do register early. We are unable to take bookings or expressions of interest prior to notification. |
