This year Santi Monastery will continue to offer Dhamma teachings for the whole family at Western Sydney University.
First session will be on Sunday the 19th of January 2025 from 5-7.30pm AEST.
Location: Online (Zoom link below) or In person at Western Sydney University Parramatta South Campus, classroom PS-EA.1.29 (Building EA, Level 1, Room 29). Entry via Victoria Road. Google Maps Link
All are welcome to attend this free event but registration is essential for catering.
Hybrid event: Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in an interactive session in person or online by clicking on this link to access the session: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83506489824?pwd=cmpNQ1ljSmFVYURLWVN1dWllYUN1dz09 Alternatively, you can dial in from your telephone (call charges apply): +61 2 8015 6011 | Meeting ID: 835 0648 9824| Passcode: 718905
If you are feeling unwell, please consider staying at home and joining online instead
The Theme for January is Finding a True Refuge.
Following topics will be addressed: Are we on the right track with our life? Is there a real need for a refuge? Getting close to the Buddha and his teachings. Making an emotional connection to the Buddha.
The sessions include:
· Lectures on Buddhist teachings
· Exercises on using your body to sooth your mind
· Interactive sessions to discuss and explore your journey to wellbeing
· Family friendly: activities for kids while their parents have their own session
· Make friends with like-minded people over a shared free supper
Sessions are suitable for people of all ages whether you are a beginner or have been practising for some time. Registration for in person attendance is essential for catering purposes.
Here’s the tentative plan for the next 5 months
About the presenter: Ayya Karunika is an experienced meditator and teacher at Santi Forest Monastery, NSW. She is able to articulate the Buddhist teachings in a way that is practical to people of all ages and has a passion to share her experience and knowledge.
This is a collaborative event organised by Metta Centre, Santi Forest Monastery Inc, Western Sydney University and Ambedkar International Movement.
