Ashtree Sangha

Ashtree Sangha is an Insight Meditation Group (Vipassana) based in Clarence Park, Adelaide.

The group meets every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month from 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm and is held at a private home, 24 Thames St. Clarence Park.

The format consists of a 45 minute meditation period, followed by a discussion of the meditation. This year, on the 2nd Sunday of the month, we are studying a text, Stephen Batchelors “Buddhism Without Beliefs”. We read some of this in the group and discuss the implications.

The group sessions are open to anyone interested in Insight Meditation, beginners included.

For more information ring Anna (08) 8555 2588

Blue Gum Sangha - Blue Mountains

The Bluegum Sangha is a Buddhist insight meditation community on Sydney’s North Shore. It supports its members’ development both as meditators and as practitioners of the dharma in all its aspects.

We meet each Wednesday for meditation and dharma teachings at Crows Nest. This group is for people who have some background in meditation and who are comfortable sitting for 45 minutes in silence.

New people are welcome!

The Bluegum Sangha is linked to Sydney Insight Meditators and Australian Insight Meditation Network.

For further information, please contact Betsy Faen (committee chair) (02) 9913 2979
or Sarah Napthali (commitee secretary)
http://bluegumsangha.org/

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Bay Insight - Byron Bay

Bay Insight Meditation presents the teachings of the Buddha in the tradition of Insight Meditation (Vipassana). We meet weekly on Tuesdays from 7:15pm to 9:00pm at The Temple Byron (former Aikido Centre), 46 Melaleuca Drive. Melaleuca Drive goes off to the right opposite the industrial area, as you are coming into Byron from the highway along Ewingsdale Road.

The group leaders are Radha Nicholson and Ellen Davison who are both members of the Australian Insight Teacher Circle.

Sessions are suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners. Instruction will be provided to beginners.

The usual format is a silent meditation starting at 7.15pm followed by a break for tea at 8.00pm, which will provide an opportunity to meet others interested in the Dharma. This will be followed by a talk or related dharma activity that will finish around 9.00pm.

You don't need to let anyone know that you are coming - just turn up. There is no cost involved but donations will be gratefully accepted to cover expenses and support the teachers.

For further information call Annie on 6685 9004, Radha on 6687 1762
or email us at

Goolwa Dharma Group - Goolwa Beach

Anyone is welcome to attend

Feb 22nd Mindfulness day. Liz’s house, Mundoo Channel Drive Hindmarsh Island. 10.00-4.00

April 8th-13th Recollective Awareness Retreat.
Jason Siff and Anna Markey, Glenbarr, Strathalbyn.

May 3rd Working with Deep Questions Liz Hobbs

June14th Recollective Awareness Day.

August 20-22nd Retreat.
Anna Markey, Glenbarr, Strathalbyn

October 6th-13th Retreat
Patrick Kearney, Glenbarr Strathalbyn

November 19-26th Dharma Gathering. Yarahappini NSW. Various teachers.

Workshops
Held after Dharma Group meeting and shared lunch. 1.30-4.00
Dates to be announced

“Living and dying’ DVD and discussion

“Daily Life as Buddhist Practice” Marc Wilson and Anna Markey

Aging as practise. Part 2 Anna Markey


For further information contact Anna

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Kuan Yin Meditation Centre - Lismore

The Kuan Yin Meditation Centre located in Lismore in Northern New South Wales was established by Subhana Barzaghi who is a teacher in both the Zen and Vipassana traditions. The Dojo was purpose built by Subhana as the first Zen Temple in Australia.

The Centre supports both Vipassana and Zen groups.

The Kuan Yin Insight Meditation Group meets on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30 pm. The program includes sitting and walking meditation, guided meditation, interviews, Dharma talks and Dharma discussion under the guidance of Ellen Davison, an Insight (Vipassana) Meditation teacher and Zen teacher in the Diamond Sangha lineage. The orientation of the Wednesday evening group is Insight (Vipassana) Meditation.

The Zen Group meets from 6:30 - 8:30 pm on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. The program includes guidance and instruction on Zen meditation practices, chanting, Dharma talks and Dharma discussion. Interviews are also available.

The Kuan Yin Meditation Centre is co-ordinated by a committee who also organise monthly Days of Mindfulness which are usually on the third Saturday of each month. Guest Dharma teachers/leaders from different Buddhist traditions are invited to give talks and lead a discussion at the end of the day.

The committee also organises longer retreats.

Please contact Ellen Davison (02) 6688 6112 or
www.kuanyinmeditationcentre.org.au

Tallowwood Sangha - Bellingen

Tallowwood Sangha is a meditation group practicing in the Insight Meditation tradition under the guidance of Will James and Sexton Bourke, both members of the Insight Teacher Circle Australia.

Tallowwood Sangha meets 7pm every Monday night at the Bellingen Yoga Studio, Crown St, Bellingen. The evening program includes sitting and walking meditation, occasional Dharma Talks or group discussions. The evening concludes around 8.30pm.

Beginners and experienced practitioners are welcome, just turn up or if you have any questions please ring Will (02) 6655-8613.

A donation (dana) is appreciated to cover the venue hire.

We also hold a Morning of Mindfulness at the same venue on the first Saturday of each month, starting at 10am. This is a varied program including sitting, walking meditation, recorded Dharma Talk, inquiry or question and answer periods followed by morning tea.
Finally we hold a Day of Mindfulness once every two months. This program includes a full day of retreat style format, sitting, walking meditation, Dharma Talk and Dharma inquiry/discussion. This event is held at the Bundagen Community.

For more information on any of these events please contact Will James 02 6655 8613

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Melbourne Insight Meditation Group

Every Monday night at 7.15pm for 7.30pm sit
7pm Introduction for new members (please book in)

Venue: CERES Education Centre, CERES Environment Park.
Enter from Lee Street, East Brunswick (see flyer)
We meet in the newly renovated Education Centre: enter via the main gate in Lee Street, it’s the 2nd building on your right

$8 venue cover charge (includes tea!)

Any enquiries or to book in for a New Members Intro please email suziebrown@iinet.net.au or call 0419 002 606

Some cushions provided or bring your own if you can or prefer

Download flyer (200kb.pdf)

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LINKS
Other Insight Meditation organisations

Insight Meditation
Dharma.org.au
Sydney Insight Meditators
Access to Insight
BuddhaNet
Dharma Facilitators Programme