About Event:
This 2-day mindfulness course will run from 9:00 am – 4:30 pm on both days. Participants should be able to attend both days (ie: attending only on day 2 will not be permitted, as day 2 relies on having attended day 1).
Mindfulness is everywhere at the moment—in schools, wellbeing centres, psychology clinics, and business boardrooms. But what’s the point? Is it really just being present? Is that it?
On day one we will see how to develop your own authentic mindfulness practice with a detailed look at the technique itself, highlighting the common errors both beginners and experienced practitioners make. By understanding the practice clearly, we will see how to effortlessly sidestep many of the difficulties we face in mindfulness and meditation.
On day two we will see how to refine and develop this practice to take us beyond our superficial experience. The practice of mindfulness is grounded in the Buddha’s teachings, and so this simple yet profound practice can lead us directly into the heart of the Buddha’s wisdom. In this way, we may come to see that mindfulness can take us far beyond what we may have thought possible.
About our Retreat Leader:
Ben Isbel is a mindfulness teacher with over 25 years’ experience spanning both traditional Buddhist meditation techniques and contemporary psychological approaches to mindfulness. Ben has studied in both the Theravadin and Mahayana Buddhist traditions and holds a B. of Psychology (Honours) and a PhD in neuroscience of mindfulness.
Ben began training in the Burmese Vipassana tradition before spending many years studying with Tibetan lamas from a range of different traditions. He has completed the FPMT Basic Program at Chenrezig. As a neuroscientist and contemplative researcher, Ben developed a model of mindfulness and used neuroimaging techniques to show how mindfulness training can improve cognition, mood, and wellbeing. Having left academic research, Ben now focuses on developing innovative methods to present the essential core of the Buddha’s teachings in a way that is accessible and engaging.
REGISTRATION FOR THIS WEEKEND COURSE
The suggested donation for this two-day course is $120 with a minimum of $60 but never let finances get in the way of your listening to the Dharma. Please contribute whatever you can to enable Chenrezig Institute to continue to offer these teachings at the centre and online.
Sangha are invited to attend our courses free of charge but are always requested to register.
BOOK ACCOMODATION AND MEALS:
If there are any issues booking food or accommodation email info@chenrezig.com.au: