What we’re about
With more than 130 centres in 41 countries, Rigpa presents the Buddhist tradition of Tibet in a way that is both completely authentic and relevant to the lives and needs of modern society.
Sogyal Rinpoche is the founder and spiritual director of Rigpa. A world-renowned Buddhist teacher from Tibet, raised by the most outstanding spiritual Tibetan masters of the twentieth century including Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö, who supervised Rinpoche’s training and raised him like his own son. Sogyal Rinpoche is also the author of the highly acclaimed The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying.
Rinpoche and Rigpa’s main focus is to make the Buddha’s teachings available as widely as possible, in a way that is authentic, accessible and beneficial for people of all ages, and from all walks of life.
Where do I Start?
The Buddhist tradition of Tibet is recognized as one of the world’s most unique and distinctive spiritual cultures.
"The gift of learning to meditate is the greatest gift you can give yourself in this life. For it is only through meditation that you can undertake the journey to discover your true nature, and so find the stability and confidence you will need to live and die, well". Sogyal Rinpoche
Drop-in Meditation is a wonderful chance to come and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of our your local centre and be introduced to meditation in a supportive environment. Drop in when you can make it. These classes are a great introduction for someone who has never meditated before and for people wanting to meditate regularly.
I’ve already done some study, what next?
Rigpa offers those following the Buddhist teachings a complete path of study and practice, along with the environment they need to experience the teachings fully.
Whether you are looking for instruction and support with your meditation practice, or a complete path to Enlightenment, Rigpa courses have something to offer you.
Learn what meditation is and how to meditate. Explore compassion and how and why it is worth cultivating in our lives. For those new to Buddhism, there are introductory courses that provide a general introduction to Tibetan Buddhism.
Rigpa Australia is a non-profit organization. Its work is supported entirely by contributions and donations from students and friends of Rigpa.
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See all- New Module: The Wisdom of Compassion803 Nicholson St, Carlton North
The Wisdom of Compassion presents key Buddhist teachings on the powerful logic of compassion and practical methods for developing a more kind relationship with ourselves, those around us and ultimately all beings.
Our innate capacity for empathy is the source of the very best of human qualities: love, kindness, generosity, warm-heartedness, courage … compassion. Although we are born with a vast capacity to love, we may not know how to do so unconditionally, or how to express that love in practice.
When our heart and mind are filled with love, we find the greatest inner healing, tranquillity and well-being. Modern research shows that with empathy and compassion we can be more fully ourselves, connect more easily with others, improve self worth and reduce self-criticism, and lead healthier lives.
Participants in this course will learn how to:- develop loving kindness for themselves
- extend that loving kindness to all beings
- move along the path from compassion to fully enlightened courage
Module 2 - The Four Immeasurable Powers of the Heart—the cultivation of loving-kindness, compassion, empathetic joy, and equanimity—offer a rich suite of practices that open the heart, counter the distortions in our relationships to ourselves, and deepen our relationships to others.
This 10-week module explores each of these.
Led by Western meditation instructors with many years of experience, each session consists of:- Video teachings from Tibetan and Western Buddhist masters including Sogyal Rinpoche, Jetsün Khandro Rinpoche, Ringu Tulku Rinpoche, Mingyur Rinpoche, Pema Chödrön and Sharon Salzberg.
- Meditation practice
- Time for contemplation
- Group discussions and Q&A, offering each student the opportunity to explore the teachings and practices in an open supportive environment and to connect with a community of practitioners.
Details
Where: Rigpa Melbourne, 803 Nicholson St, Carlton North.
When: Tuesday evenings, for ten weeks, starting 29 April 2025
Time: 7.00pm - 9.00pm Australian Eastern Time
This is the second module of a year-long course made up of 10-week long modules.
Cost:
Ten sessions: Full $200, Concession $100
Register at https://rigpa.org.au/rigpa-melbourne/#melbourne_page_events_container
or go to
https://rigpa.org.au/rigpa-melbourne/
