Nepean/Centrepointe: Meditation & the art of feeling connected
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Feeling joyful and connected to others is essential for our sense of wellbeing, inner peace, and happiness. However, even in a place like Nepean, surrounded by people, a sense of connection can be elusive, leaving us feeling isolated even in an age of ‘connectivity’.
Connection is something we experience in the mind, and therefore it is a feeling that needs to be cultivated by the mind. In this meditation series, we will explore simple but powerful meditations that gently open the heart and create a genuine feeling of connection with others. We discover a natural warmth and openness from within, allowing us to enjoy life more fully and find greater meaning and purpose.
Each session includes two guided meditations and a practical talk on a weekly topic, followed by time for Q&A.
Each class is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any time.
Class Schedule & Topics
Sept 9: Connecting with Yourself
Building inner peace and self-acceptance as the foundation for all connections.
(In Meeting Room 1A)
Sept 23: Connecting with Others
Opening your heart to friendship, community, and reducing loneliness.
(In Meeting Room 1C)
Oct 7: Connecting with Family
Healing relationships and finding joy in those closest to you.
(In Meeting Room 1A)
Oct 21: Connecting with Love
Cultivating unconditional love, compassion, and meaningful bonds.
(In Meeting Room 1B, in Centrepointe Library)
Nov 4: Connecting with the Sacred
Discovering purity, beauty, and the divine within everyday life.
(In Meeting Room 1B, in Centrepointe Library)
Nov 18: Feeling Deeply Connected
Living with a sense of interconnectedness, purpose, and lasting inner connection.
(In Meeting Room 1A)
Venue for these classes
The venue for the Nepean classes is Ben Franklin Place, 101 Centrepointe Drive in Nepean. Please note that the classes will either be in Meeting Room 1B in Centrepointe Library, or in one of the other two meeting rooms which are close to the entrance of the Library, 1A or 1C. A sign will be placed near the library entrance at each class letting you know which room the class will be in that night.
The Teacher for these classes is Toolika Rastogi, who has studied, practised and taught Buddhist meditation for many years. Toolika embodies a natural joy in Buddha's teachings. Her classes are delivered with clarity and insight, helping people understand the practical application of meditation in their daily lives.