Vipassana Illawarra Calendar
Being Aware, Being Wise.
Vipassana Meditation and the Eightfold Path
A Seven-Day Retreat with Grahame White
July 24-31, 2020
The Buddha's most explicit path of practice to come out of suffering is the Eightfold Path. This is a set of eight practical approaches that bring Buddhist practice into the width and depth of our lives. In this seven-day course we will explore this Eightfold Path in relationship to Vipassana Meditation. We will discover that practising Vipassana is really living the Eightfold Path.
This retreat will be structured to suit beginners as well as seasoned meditators with an interest in exploring their own mind and body processes.
Each day will consist of sitting and walking meditation as well as nightly talks and daily guidance interviews.
An afternoon mindful yoga period will be offered on this retreat.
All are welcome.
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Sunday Community Sittings
Sunday sittings afford us the opportunity for an extended period of practice, enabling us to build up the required level of mindfulness and concentration to bring about s more calm and peaceful mind in our daily lives.
Whether you are a beginner to Vipassana Meditation or a seasoned veteran, I would like to extend the invitation to join us over the coming months. The schedule for the morning will be periods of sitting and walking meditation concluding with a Q&A at the end. There is no need to register for this event, just turn up. Please arrive 5 minutes before the beginning.
Dates:
June 7th
Time: 8:30am- 10:30am
Venue: Thirroul District Community Centre & Library, 352-358 Lawrence Hargrave Dr, Thirroul, 2515.
Perth Insight Meditation Group
Grahame White has been involved in Buddhist meditation practice for over 40 years. He began his study of Buddhism in England in 1969 before being ordained as a Buddhist monk for one year in Bodh Gaya, India in 1971. He took a primary role in the establishment of Vipassana meditation in the tradition of Mahasi Sayadaw in Australia and co-founded the Blue Mountains Insight Meditation Centre. He currently leads introductory and day-long courses in Sydney and Wollongong, and also regularly teaches longer intensive retreats in the United States and various countries in Asia. Grahame has also helped pioneer the workshop format of teaching meditation that enhances the transfer of mindfulness from the formal sitting practice into daily life.
Registrations for this retreat is now open.
Retreat Costs: (Please note this is a 7 day retreat only)
Full-Time – 15 May – 22 May:
Early Bird: $530 – Payment due by 29 March
Full Rate: $580 – Payments received after 29 March
Weekend – 15 May – 17th May:
Early Bird: $220 Payment due by 29 March
Full Rate: $250 Payments received after 29 March
REGISTER HERE
For more information, contact Jim, : 0415 820 372 : eellis48@aussiebroadband.com.au
This course will be held at Jana Grove Meditation Centre, Perth, Western Australia.
Course Two: How to Find a Peaceful Mind ~ A Four Week Vipassana Meditation Course
Led by Grahame White
A common question we often ask ourselves is Why havent I got myself a peaceful mind? Why is my mind often in turmoil?
In this course we will explore the why and how a peaceful mind can be accessed. We will follow the Buddha's path which is a practical approach to answering these questions. We will practice the Buddha's path of calm and insight which will answer these questions. A number of teachings which may prove helpful for us to live a life more harmoniously and peacefully in the world.
Topics to be discussed
- The four noble truths (how things actually are)
- The noble eightfold path (a practical approach)
- The cycle of conditioning (law of cause and effect)
- Loving kindness meditation
This 4 week course will be suitable for both beginners and season meditators. It will be held pver 4 weeks, 3 Thursday nights at Corrimal Library and 1 Sunday morning sitting at Thirroul Library.
Thursday Nights
Dates:
April 16th
April 23rd
April 30th
Time: 7pm-8:30pm (Please arrive 5 minutes prior to beginning)
Venue: Corrimal District Library - 15 Short St Corrimal 2518
Sunday Practice Sitting
Date:
May 3rd
Time: 8:30am-10:30am (Please arrive 5 minutes prior to beginning)
Venue: Thirroul Library, 352/358 Lawrence Hargrave Dr, Thirroul 2515
There is no need to register for this course simply show up. To get the most benefit from this course please commit to the whole four weeks.
Sunday Community Sittings
Sunday sittings afford us the opportunity for an extended period of practice, enabling us to build up the required level of mindfulness and concentration to bring about s more calm and peaceful mind in our daily lives.
Whether you are a beginner to Vipassana Meditation or a seasoned veteran, I would like to extend the invitation to join us over the coming months. The schedule for the morning will be periods of sitting and walking meditation concluding with a Q&A at the end.There is no need to register for this event, just turn up. Please arrive 5 minutes before the beginning.
Dates:
March 29th
Time: 8:30am- 10:30am
Venue: Thirroul District Community Centre & Library, 352-358 Lawrence Hargrave Dr, Thirroul, 2515.
Course One: Mindfulness for Busy People : On the Cushion and Off the Cushion ~ A Four Week Vipassana Meditation Course
Led by Grahame White
It is often thought that meditation needs a special time and place to be successful. On the contrary, if meditation is to help us to resolve our suffering while we function in life, then it needs to be a dynamic activity, part and parcel of our daily experience. Mindfulness helps us observe with more clarity and awareness, the movements of the mind. With an increase of awareness, you will notice that even in our busy lives, mindfulness will act like a break on the mind. This helps us to not get caught up with the fast-moving thoughts and emotive patterns we experience in daily life. Bringing the mind more peace and equanimity.
This 4 week course will be suitable for both beginners and season meditators. It will be held pver 4 weeks, 3 Thursday nights at Corrimal Library and 1 Sunday morning sitting at Thirroul Library. In it you will learn and practice Vipassana (Mindfulness) Meditation not only in a formal setting, but introducing strategies that will help bring the practice into our daily life. Various exercises and strategies will be taught to facilitate this goal.
Thursday Nights
Dates:
February 13th
February 20th
February 27th
Time: 7pm-8:30pm (Please arrive 5 minutes prior to beginning)
Venue: Corrimal District Library - 15 Short St Corrimal 2518
Sunday Practice Sitting
Date:
March 1st
Time: 8:30am-10:30am (Please arrive 5 minutes prior to beginning)
Venue: Thirroul Library, 352/358 Lawrence Hargrave Dr, Thirroul 2515
There is no need to register for this course simply show up. To get the most benefit from this course please commit to the whole four weeks.
Sunday Community Sittings
I am happy to say that after a three month break our Vipassana Meditation classes are resuming. For the moment I will be able to offer monthly Sunday sittings at Thirroul Library up until Christmas. Corrimal classes and Govinda Daylong events will recommence early into 2020.
Sunday sittings afford us the opportunity for an extended period of practice, enabling us to build up the required level of mindfulness and concentration to bring about s more calm and peaceful mind in our daily lives.
Whether you are a beginner to Vipassana Meditation or a seasoned veteran, I would like to extend the invitation to join us over the coming months. There is no need to register for this event, just turn up. Please arrive 5 minutes before the beginning.
Sunday Mornings with Grahame White
Dates:
November 10th
December 8nd
Time: 8:30-11:00am
Venue: Thirroul District Community Centre & Library, 352-358 Lawrence Hargrave Dr, Thirroul, 2515.
Vipassana Meditation and the Eightfold Path
A two-week course with Grahame White
The Buddha's most explicit path of practice to come out of suffering is the Eightfold Path. This is a set of eight practical approaches that bring Buddhist practice into the width and depth of our lives. In this 2-week coure we will explore this Eightfold Path in relationship to Vipassana Meditation. We will discover that practising Vipassana is really living the Eightfold Path.
This course will include meditation sitting periods and Q&A on the topic. It's suitable for both beginners and seasonal meditators.
Tuesday Evenings 2 week class
Date:
Week One: Tuesday 05.11.19
Week Two: Tuesday 12.11.19
Time: 7pm-8:30pm
Venue: Buddhist Library, 90-92 Church St Camperdown (Syd), 2050
* There is no cost for these courses at the Buddhist Library but donations are welcome.
For inquiries and to register phone: (02) 95196054 or visit Buddhist Library
Please note registration is required.
Introduction to Buddhist Thought & Practices
A four-week course
In this four-week course we will be exploring some of the important teachings and meditation practices given to help us understand our own minds. Each night there will be a short course on the theory behind the meditation practice. This will be followed by a practice period, including Vipassana (Mindfulness) Meditation and Metta (Loving Kindness) Meditation. The night will end with a Q&A period. Please note this course will be split into two, two-week blocks. See dates below. This course will be suitable for both beginners and those with meditation experience.
Tuesday Evenings 4 weeks class
Date:
Block 1: Tuesday October 2nd & 9th
Block 2: Tuesday December 4th & 11th
Time: 7pm-8:30pm
Venue: Buddhist Library, 90-92 Church St Camperdown (Syd), 2050
* There is no cost for these courses at the Buddhist Library but donations are welcome.
For inquiries and to register phone: (02) 95196054 or visit Buddhist Library
Please note registration is required.
Daylong Retreat- Govinda Valley Retreat Centre
This practice day includes guided sessions in sitting, standing and walking meditation. There will be time at the end to discuss strategies for the integration of mindfulness in daily life. The course is suitable for beginners and also those with past experience in insight and mindfulness meditation practices.
Date: Sunday August 26th 2018
Time: 9am-4pm
Venue: Govinda Valley Retreat Centre Otford
Cost: $50 Full payment is required on the day and is yet to be determined
*Registration is now open, bookings are essential. Please email Click here to secure your place.
Community Monthly Sunday Sittings
One of the greatest delights for me in my meditation practice over the years has been to practice as a group of likeminded people. There is such a good energy generated by sharing this experience with others.
Starting on Sunday September 2nd, there will be a monthly community sitting at Thirroul Library.
There is no charge for attendance or registration required. Just show up. Please arrive at least 5 minutes before the schedule begins. If you prefer sitting on the floor, please bring your own mat and cushion. Chairs will be provided.
Sunday Morning Sittings
Dates:
September 2nd
October 7th
November 4th
December 2nd
Time: 8:30-10:30am
Venue: Thirroul District Community Centre & Library, 352-358 Lawrence Hargrave Dr, Thirroul, 2515.
Schedule:
8:30-8:40 Meditation Instructions
8:40-9:10 Sitting
9:10-9:30 Walking
9:30-10:00 Sitting
10:00-10:30 Practice Discussion
Introduction to Buddhist Thought & Practices – Course 1
In this four-week course we will be exploring some of the important teachings and meditation practices given to help us understand our own minds. Each night there will be a short course on the theory behind the meditation practice. This will be followed by a practice period, including Vipassana (Mindfulness) Meditation and Metta (Loving Kindness) Meditation. The night will end with a Q&A period. Please note this course will be split into 2, two-week blocks. See dates below. This course will be suitable for both beginners and those with meditation experience.
Thursday Evenings 4 weeks class
Date:
Block 1: Thursday August 23rd & 30th
Block 2: Thursday September 20th & 27th
Time: 7pm-8:30pm
Venue: Corrimal Community Centre, 15 Short St, Corrimal 2518
* There is no cost for this course but donations are welcome.
Introduction to Vipassana (Mindfulness) Meditation – Course 2
In this four-week course, THE FOUR FOUNDATIONS OF MINDFULNESS, which is at the heart of Vipassana Meditation, will be introduced in a sequential way. Each week one of the foundations will be discussed and practiced. The night will also include a short Loving Kindness (Metta) Meditation period. This course is suitable for both beginners and those with meditation experience.
Thursday Evenings 4 weeks class
Date: Thursday November 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th
Time: 7pm-8:30pm
Venue: Corrimal Community Centre, 15 Short St, Corrimal 2518
* There is no cost for this course but donations are welcome.
